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GBHEM Welcomes 2017 Lina H. McCord InternsThe Lina H. McCord program welcomes eight students from United Methodist-related HBCUs to serve as its 2017 summer interns. The summer intern program is sponsored by the Black College Fund and GBHEM. read more
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| | GBHEM Issues Call for Papers at Colloquy
The academic theological colloquy will take place March 10-12, 2017, at the Candler School of Theology. The goal is to provide a comprehensive and constructive conversation to serve as a resource for the church. read more
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| | Resource for Colleges in Divided Times
GBHEM offers a new online resource for higher education administrators, chaplains and affiliated campus ministers to engage effectively with student efforts around serving as faithful public witnesses. read more
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| | Women of Color Scholarship Program
Dr. Kimberly Russaw is recognized as the 41st Women of Color graduate. Russaw received a Doctor of Philosophy in religion with a focus in Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel from Vanderbilt University in 2016. read more
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| | Young Clergy Initiative
The purpose of the Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) is to increase the number of young clergy in the UMC by supporting experiences that help youth and young adults discern their call to vocational ministry. Applications are open through March 15. read more
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| | GBHEM Expands Pastoral Education with New Course of Study Offerings
The Division of Ordained Ministry at GBHEM announced the establishment of three new options for the education of part-time licensed local pastors. read more
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| | GBHEM Begins 2017 with Updated Mission & VisionGBHEM announces the launch of a new mission and vision. The updated statements simplify GBHEM’s role as the primary leadership development agency for The United Methodist Church. read more
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| | GBHEM Announces Staff Appointments
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry announced four staff appointments. All appointments were made effective January 1, 2017. read more
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| | Rebeck Elected Vice President of DOTACRev. Victoria Rebeck, director of Deacon Ministry Development and Provisional Membership at GBHEM, was elected vice president of the Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean (DOTAC). Her term will begin in July 2017. read more
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| | Students Gather Biennially to Imagine What's NEXT Every two years, college students, collegiate ministers, and church leaders gather for the Imagine What’s NEXT conference. Looking ahead, the NEXT movement is planning for events in Germany and Brazil. read more
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Upcoming Events- NASCUMC: Hosted in Washington, DC on January 31, 2017 read more
- UMEA Chaplains Retreat & Continuing Ed: This event, aimed at European Chaplains, takes place in Stuttgart, Germany, February 15-22
- Claiming Our Organizational Value: Demonstrating Effectiveness and Relevance through ROI Principles with Management
- Exploration 2017: Save the date! Exploration 2017 is coming to Portland, Oregon, November 3 - 5, 2017. read more
- Story Telling as Spiritual Exploration: This workshop with Rev. Dr. Michael Williams is designed for chaplains and pastoral counselors through the UMEA office.
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Upcoming Deadlines- March 1, 2017: GBHEM Scholarship Applications are available now through March 1. Be sure to look for the NEW Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship. apply here
- March 15, 2017: The Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Grants Application is available now through March 15. read more and apply
- May 2, 2017: GBHEM Spring/Summer Term Loan Applications are available now through May 2. apply here
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