• New Release from Wesley’s Foundery Books Provides Resources for Pastors and Churches in Puerto Rico

    New Release from Wesley’s Foundery Books Provides Resources for Pastors and Churches in Puerto Rico

    Published On: February 14, 2018

    The Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the leadership development agency for the denomination, announced the release of a new book, “Escoge la Sabiduría: Cómo servir y utilizar nuestras palabras y dinero para hacer el bien” [Translation: Choose Wisdom: How to Serve and Use...

  • Register Now for Intersections Conference to Discuss Diversity on College Campuses

    Register Now for Intersections Conference to Discuss Diversity on College Campuses

    Published On: February 12, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) will host the Intersections Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on March 23-25, 2018. Registration is available now through February 22, 2018. The event is designed for college administrators, faculty, chaplains and campus ministers, student life staff members, students, church leaders, and others...

  • GBHEM Partnership Offers United Methodist Students an Innovative Class on Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities

    GBHEM Partnership Offers United Methodist Students an Innovative Class on Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities

    Published On: February 8, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) has partnered with Oklahoma City University, the Oklahoma Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and Mark Davies, Ph.D., to launch the Regional Hub for Leadership, Education and Development (LEaD) for North America. As one of its first initiatives, the LEaD...

  • New Documentary Celebrates the Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    New Documentary Celebrates the Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    Published On: February 1, 2018

    “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” is a documentary that examines the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on U.S. history, culture and identity. The work of The Black College Fund (BCF) at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM)...

  • GBHEM Publishing Releases a Book Offering Help for Missional Churches

    GBHEM Publishing Releases a Book Offering Help for Missional Churches

    Published On: January 22, 2018

    The Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), leadership development agency for the denomination, announced the release of a new book, “From Relief to Empowerment: How Your Church Can Cultivate Sustainable Mission” by Laceye and Gaston Warner. Ideal for those who want to engage or...

  • GBHEM Publishing Releases a Book Offering Hope for The UMC

    GBHEM Publishing Releases a Book Offering Hope for The UMC

    Published On: January 19, 2018

    The Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) released a new book, “A Methodist Requiem: Words of Hope and Resurrection for the Church” by William B. Lawrence. In the book, Lawrence explores the meaning for the requiem as a voice of hope for Christians. Lawrence...

  • Sarah E. Bollinger Joins GBHEM as the Director of Leadership Development in Collegiate Ministry

    Sarah E. Bollinger Joins GBHEM as the Director of Leadership Development in Collegiate Ministry

    Published On: January 10, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) today announced the appointment of Sarah E. Bollinger, Ph.D., as the director of Leadership Development in Collegiate Ministry in the Division of Higher Education’s Office of Collegiate Ministry. Bollinger’s appointment is effective January 16, 2018. In this role, Bollinger will develop...

  • New Scholarship Fund for Deacons Honors a Woman Who Dedicated Her Life to Church Service

    New Scholarship Fund for Deacons Honors a Woman Who Dedicated Her Life to Church Service

    Published On: January 9, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is honored to announce the latest addition to its more than 70 scholarship funds. The Rubie Plant Butterworth Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to individuals attending one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries and pursuing ordination as a deacon. The...

  • EIST Grants Are Used to Transform Young Lives and Recruit Minorities for Church Service

    EIST Grants Are Used to Transform Young Lives and Recruit Minorities for Church Service

    Published On: January 4, 2018

    Luther Young, a third-year student at Vanderbilt Divinity School, has spent the past two summers mentoring elementary school children at the Freedom School at Clark Memorial UMC in Nashville. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s (GBHEM) mission is centered around the formation and development of leaders for The...

  • Thomas Wolfe Named IAMSCU President

    Thomas Wolfe Named IAMSCU President

    Published On: January 3, 2018

    A recent meeting of the International Association of Methodist-related Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU) Board of Directors in Buenos Aires, Argentina, included a transition of leadership. With a change in Dr. Marcio de Moraes’ university affiliation (now immediate past president of IAMSCU), the board elected Rev. Dr. Tom Wolfe, president...