During its June meeting, the University Senate of The United Methodist Church updated the list of approved non-United Methodist theological schools, based on University Senate requirements for preparing candidates for ordination in The United Methodist Church.

NAIROBI – From April 8-10, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, 112 board members, staff, and missionaries – including eight bishops from diverse regions – converged for a three-day meeting of the boards of directors for Global Ministries (GBGM), UMCOR, and Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).

A proposed unification of four UMC agencies aims to strengthen collaboration, mission impact, and long-term sustainability across the church.

Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in their spring meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.

The General Boards of Global Ministries (GBGM) and Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announce the appointment of Dr. Dana Lyles as executive director of multiethnic ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The Council of Presidents of the 11 United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met online for its fall meeting, Nov. 18, to discuss campus growth initiatives amid growing challenges within the academy; stemming from attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion; and shrinking federal funding for education.   

The church and the world need leaders equipped to serve faithfully in times of crisis. As a part of This Moment Matters, a granting and giving campaign GBHEM has undertaken with its partner agency, Global Ministries, GBHEM is stepping into the gap to support education with bold actions.

This Moment Matters is a faith-based response to the current context of global instability, humanitarian crises, attacks on equitable education programs and shifting political landscapes.

Pan-African Methodist educators unite in Johannesburg to strengthen church-academy ties and advance leadership, education, and collaboration in Africa.

Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes outlined the agencies’ progress on faith-based responses to suffering caused by ongoing global instability and humanitarian crises, and he announced This Moment Matters, a campaign to address global needs in key areas of focus.