A June 5 opinion piece in United Methodist Insight titled “New U.S. Travel Ban Will Harm the United Methodist Church” raises concerns about the potential impact of the travel ban on the worldwide church.

Roland Fernandes received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his impact and leadership in global mission, education and humanitarian service in The United Methodist Church.

Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, joined more than 500 higher education leaders in signing “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a statement from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) defending the essential freedoms of U.S. colleges and universities against political interference and coercive government overreach.

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry

Students on the campus of Drew University, a United Methodist-affiliated school. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS By Roland Fernandes, General Secretary of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries of The United Methodist ChurchThe General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church...

United Methodist mission and education agencies form new boards of directors. October 15, 2024 | by Elliott Wright NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The general boards of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries affirmed their partnership in mission and ministry during a joint meeting of their boards of directors in Nashville...

Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), has assumed leadership of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), effective July 1, 2024. Fernandes has served since the fall of 2020 as general secretary of GBGM and...

Roland Fernandes Named as Successor to Lead Both Agencies Rev. Greg Bergquist, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), has requested a retired relationship from the California-Nevada Annual Conference, effective June 30, 2024, after serving as GBHEM’s chief executive for more than five years. Roland...

During this season, we can witness signs of hope, motivation, and opportunities for action. As people involved in the general agencies of the United Methodist Church, we have seen our worldwide ecumenical connection at work!

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is pleased to announce General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Greg Bergquist was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology.