• Making Good News Travel
    Published On: March 8, 2023

    In the Philippines, leaders find theological grounding and leadership skills to navigate uncharted waters through the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF). 

  • Overcoming Obstacles to a Theological Education
    Published On: November 21, 2022

    Thanks to the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) grants, both Mária and Ferenc have now graduated with Spiritual Development and Christian Ministry diplomas from Wesley Bible School – the first students to graduate in seven years.

  • CCTEF Awards 98 Grants Totaling $1,672,600 to Expand Theological Education Around the World
    Published On: May 23, 2022

    Nashville, TN (May 22, 2022) — The Commission on Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) met virtually early in 2022, awarding 98 grants totaling $1,672,600 to the seven Central Conferences of The United Methodist Church.

  • CCTEF Grant Recipient Spotlight: Kamina Methodist University, School of Theology
    Published On: May 20, 2022

    Grants from the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) have assisted with making a positive impact on theological education in the Congo Central Conference, contributing to the growth of the United Methodist Church in Africa.

  • CCTEF Grant Recipient Spotlight: The Rev. Mathias Marinyame
    Published On: January 27, 2022

    Zimbabwe pastor says access to relevant theological education “transforms ministry,” provides security during COVID-19 pandemic After completing his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Divinity with honors at Africa University in 2009, the Rev. Mathias Marinyame of the Zimbabwe East Annual Conference longed to pursue a master’s degree at the United...

  • Grants Awarded to 21 Projects Aimed at Increasing Young Clergy in the United Methodist Church
    Published On: August 20, 2018

    As the leadership development agency of The United Methodist Church, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) has selected 21 grant recipients for the Young Clergy Initiative (YCI). The grants are awarded annually to programs focused on increasing the number of young clergy in The United Methodist Church...

  • Higher Education and Ministry Announces 2017 YCI Grant Recipients
    Published On: June 30, 2017

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) as part of their strategy to enable and resource leadership within the church has selected the 2017 Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) grant recipients. This year, applications were received from every United Methodist jurisdictional conference, and of those applications, 34 grants were...