The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) seeks to bring people together to discern, learn, and lead for the church and the academy. As a worldwide agency, we work with key partners, churches, and institutions to offer connectional and collaborative programs to support higher education and ministry around the world.
The updated Board of Ordained Ministry Library and Handbook is now live on the GBHEM website, offering 2025 candidacy forms and essential resources to support the work of annual conferences.
This Primer is intended to provide a foundational text for the church and the academy to continue the important conversation about what it means to be a denomination with education in its DNA.
United Methodist deacons are discussing best practices now that General Conference has approved their new responsibility to preside at baptism and communion “when contextually appropriate.”
The educational institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church are among the finest in the world and contribute to the greater good of humanity. The vast expanse of Methodism’s educational footprint cannot be overstated, the 109 United Methodist-affiliated educational institutions have made an immeasurable impact in the world.
GBHEM is committed to supporting effective Christian leadership and discernment through spiritual formation.
GBHEM is responsible for The Methodist Global Education Fund for Leadership Development (MGEFLD) — which includes the international Grants and Scholarships Program (GRASP) — and the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF). The agency also has ten regional hubs for Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD Hubs) on five continents.
Students who attend a United Methodist college or university find more than just a world-class education. They find a community that nurtures their spirit, as well as their mind.
GBHEM Scholarships offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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