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“Your support has inspired me to continue striving for excellence and to give back to my community in meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in me and investing in my future. Your generosity has truly made a difference in my life.” — Brittney Daniel, Paine College ...

“Your scholarships have provided me with the means to cover my rent and living expenses, allowing me to focus entirely on my studies and pursuit of my degree. This support has made a profound impact.” — Crystal Nwabeke, Meharry Medical College For Crystal Nwabeke,...

Abigail Smith is on a mission to protect the natural world — and thanks to the Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, she is one step closer to making that dream a reality.

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announces that its scholarship application portal is open for United Methodist students seeking scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at colleges, universities and seminaries in the United States.  Potential scholarships awarded range from $500 to $1,200, on average. “These scholarships...

November 15, 2024 | by Kimberly Lord Muldersdrift, South Africa — The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM)’s, Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Hub, South Africa, held an “Introduction to Chaplaincy” training from Oct. 28 to Nov....

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...

Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries boards meet in Nashville for organization, orientation and connection. Bishop Sandra Steiner-Ball with Roland Fernandes. The bishop gave the sermon during opening worship for the joint GBHEM and GBGM meeting taking place October 14 - 17 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo: Adam Bowers NASHVILLE,...

Rev. MiRhang Baek, Virginia Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, with spouse Rev. TaeWon Kang. Participating in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice (CIPP) has profoundly transformed my self-awareness, personal growth and ministry as...

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is excited to announce the launch of "Connexion," a new initiative that highlights the impact and stories of United Methodist-related institutions across the United States, fostering a deeper sense of community, support, and transformation across the denomination. What is Connexion? United...

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...