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Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for students, teachers and leaders—that new pathways of access, inclusion and opportunity would open in these challenging times in higher education.
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for students, teachers and leaders—that new pathways of access, inclusion and opportunity would open in these challenging times in higher education.
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Brittney Daniel, a psychology major at Paine College, is committed to transforming young lives. Faith, determination and scholarship support from GBHEM are turning her vision of helping to reform the juvenile justice system into reality.
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Brittney Daniel, a psychology major at Paine College, is committed to transforming young lives. Faith, determination and scholarship support from GBHEM are turning her vision of helping to reform the juvenile justice system into reality.
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, GBGM and GBHEM invite you to participate in our end-of-year giving campaign, inspired by our new granting and giving initiative, This Moment Matters, focusing on five vital areas of response — agriculture and food security, education, global health, migration and peace.
November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, GBGM and GBHEM invite you to participate in our end-of-year giving campaign, inspired by our new granting and giving initiative, This Moment Matters, focusing on five vital areas of response — agriculture and food security, education, global health, migration and peace.
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
The Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy, director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA), recently visited Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, to meet with students interested in endorsed chaplaincy.
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy, director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA), recently visited Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, to meet with students interested in endorsed chaplaincy.
Concluding the week in Johannesburg, the Africa Senate for Methodist Education (ASME), a collaborative effort between AAMIHE and AAUMTI, held its first in-person meeting. ASME aims to evaluate and support the development of Methodist education across Africa.
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Concluding the week in Johannesburg, the Africa Senate for Methodist Education (ASME), a collaborative effort between AAMIHE and AAUMTI, held its first in-person meeting. ASME aims to evaluate and support the development of Methodist education across Africa.
The associations focused on the theme "Pan-African Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Development of Higher Education Institutions." The Board of Directors of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU) joined the conference.
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The associations focused on the theme "Pan-African Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Development of Higher Education Institutions." The Board of Directors of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU) joined the conference.
From Oct. 13-15, the African Association of Methodist Institutions of Higher
Education (AAMIHE) and the African Association of United Methodist
Theological Institutions (AAUMTI) held a joint conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Education (AAMIHE) and the African Association of United Methodist
Theological Institutions (AAUMTI) held a joint conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
From Oct. 13-15, the African Association of Methodist Institutions of Higher
Education (AAMIHE) and the African Association of United Methodist
Theological Institutions (AAUMTI) held a joint conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Education (AAMIHE) and the African Association of United Methodist
Theological Institutions (AAUMTI) held a joint conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) grant application is open TODAY! 🎉
October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) grant application is open TODAY! 🎉
In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked 6 United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students across the U.S.
Meet the Rev. Meghan Benson, chaplain at Duke Divinity School, and read her reflection "God Offers the Long View": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
Meet the Rev. Meghan Benson, chaplain at Duke Divinity School, and read her reflection "God Offers the Long View": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
October 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked 6 United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students across the U.S.
Meet the Rev. Meghan Benson, chaplain at Duke Divinity School, and read her reflection "God Offers the Long View": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
Meet the Rev. Meghan Benson, chaplain at Duke Divinity School, and read her reflection "God Offers the Long View": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked 6 United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students across the country.
Meet the Rev. Brian Anderson, chaplain at Alaska Pacific University, and read his reflection "Fog on the Road": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
Meet the Rev. Brian Anderson, chaplain at Alaska Pacific University, and read his reflection "Fog on the Road": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
October 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked 6 United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students across the country.
Meet the Rev. Brian Anderson, chaplain at Alaska Pacific University, and read his reflection "Fog on the Road": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
Meet the Rev. Brian Anderson, chaplain at Alaska Pacific University, and read his reflection "Fog on the Road": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-...
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of GBHEM, UMCOR and GBGM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of GBHEM, UMCOR and GBGM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
A pioneering partnership between Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary and Africa University is reshaping how theological education is delivered globally, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) administered by GBHEM.
October 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A pioneering partnership between Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary and Africa University is reshaping how theological education is delivered globally, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) administered by GBHEM.
With the support of a scholarship made possible by the World Communion Sunday offering, the Rev. Yav Mbay, an Africa University student, plans to use his education in conflict transformation to be an instrument of peace and change in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
#BeUMC
#BeUMC
October 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
With the support of a scholarship made possible by the World Communion Sunday offering, the Rev. Yav Mbay, an Africa University student, plans to use his education in conflict transformation to be an instrument of peace and change in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
#BeUMC
#BeUMC
The Study USA program allows students from Northern Ireland to study abroad at church-related institutions in the United States, enriching the lives of the students and the American institutions they attend.
September 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Study USA program allows students from Northern Ireland to study abroad at church-related institutions in the United States, enriching the lives of the students and the American institutions they attend.
GBHEM's Director of Education, the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman, was among the delegates, as well as presidents from four United Methodist-related, University Senate-listed colleges and universities — Dakota Wesleyan University, Lindsey Wilson College, Hendrix College and DePauw University.
September 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
GBHEM's Director of Education, the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman, was among the delegates, as well as presidents from four United Methodist-related, University Senate-listed colleges and universities — Dakota Wesleyan University, Lindsey Wilson College, Hendrix College and DePauw University.
Celebrating 30 years of Study USA!
In early September, United Methodist leaders in higher education joined with delegates from Presbyterian and Catholic higher education institutions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Study USA partnership with the British Council in Northern Ireland.
In early September, United Methodist leaders in higher education joined with delegates from Presbyterian and Catholic higher education institutions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Study USA partnership with the British Council in Northern Ireland.
September 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Celebrating 30 years of Study USA!
In early September, United Methodist leaders in higher education joined with delegates from Presbyterian and Catholic higher education institutions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Study USA partnership with the British Council in Northern Ireland.
In early September, United Methodist leaders in higher education joined with delegates from Presbyterian and Catholic higher education institutions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Study USA partnership with the British Council in Northern Ireland.
GBHEM joins the Paine College community in celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Lester Agyei McCorn, its 18th president!
September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
GBHEM joins the Paine College community in celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Lester Agyei McCorn, its 18th president!
We are excited to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. (Lt. Col.) Kent Lundy as director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA), effective Oct. 1, 2025!
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We are excited to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. (Lt. Col.) Kent Lundy as director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA), effective Oct. 1, 2025!
During his inauguration on Sept. 19, Dr. Washington said, “Returning to Union is more than a professional milestone, it’s deeply personal. This university changed the trajectory of my life. Together, we will build on Union’s legacy while boldly shaping its future.”
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
During his inauguration on Sept. 19, Dr. Washington said, “Returning to Union is more than a professional milestone, it’s deeply personal. This university changed the trajectory of my life. Together, we will build on Union’s legacy while boldly shaping its future.”
GBHEM's Director of Education, the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman, joins the Union Commonwealth University community in celebrating the installation of Dr. DJ Washington, their 20th president and first African American president!
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
GBHEM's Director of Education, the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman, joins the Union Commonwealth University community in celebrating the installation of Dr. DJ Washington, their 20th president and first African American president!
Please join us in prayer for the students and staff on university campuses throughout the U.S., including those at HBCUs and several Methodist-related HBCUs across the country. Several institutions received possible threats, leading to campus lockdowns and shutdowns.
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Please join us in prayer for the students and staff on university campuses throughout the U.S., including those at HBCUs and several Methodist-related HBCUs across the country. Several institutions received possible threats, leading to campus lockdowns and shutdowns.
GBHEM is excited to work with the Rev. Dr. Stuart Gulley, the new executive director of the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU)!
Learn more about Rev. Dr. Gulley and how his leadership will advance the work of NAAMSCU: www.gbhem.org/news/gulley-...
Learn more about Rev. Dr. Gulley and how his leadership will advance the work of NAAMSCU: www.gbhem.org/news/gulley-...
September 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
GBHEM is excited to work with the Rev. Dr. Stuart Gulley, the new executive director of the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU)!
Learn more about Rev. Dr. Gulley and how his leadership will advance the work of NAAMSCU: www.gbhem.org/news/gulley-...
Learn more about Rev. Dr. Gulley and how his leadership will advance the work of NAAMSCU: www.gbhem.org/news/gulley-...