The United Methodist Church’s Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) Commission awarded 83 grants from 163 applications, totaling $1.26 million, to advance theological education in all Central Conferences at its first meeting of the quadrennium.
Scholarship recipient Samuel Yu graduated with a master’s in human development and family science from The Ohio State University, specializing in couple and family therapy.
“I want others to know that it’s never too late to answer God’s call. Even after years of waiting, the opportunity came, and I’m ready," said Seini Fine, a 2025 Claremont School of Theology graduate and GBHEM scholarship recipient.
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.
As commencement season unfolds this May, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) celebrates the dreams realized by 290 graduates whose journeys were fueled by GBHEM scholarships.
Annual conferences are strongly encouraged to ratify the constitutional amendment to Paragraph 35 (Ballot #4) because it standardizes and clarifies who is eligible to vote for clergy delegates to General Conference.
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.
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) approved a one-time Methodist Educational Fund (MEF) subsidy of $400,000 to each of the 13 United Methodist theological schools at its spring 2025 board of directors meeting.
Presentations from partners energize Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry board members, inspiring questions on how the church might be uniquely positioned to meet this moment of increased suffering around the world.
Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry
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