Latest News

  • GBHEM Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors
    Published On: June 16, 2017

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announced today the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Vivian Bull, Dr. James Hildreth and Rev. Sun Hee Kim. Vivian Bull, Ph.D.Bull served as 18th president of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon from 1992 to 2005. She...

  • GBHEM and AUMTS to Co-Host Colloquy Focused on the Future of the Church
    Published On: June 5, 2017

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and the Association of United Methodist Theological Schools (AUMTS) today announced plans to co-host an academic theological colloquy, “Missio Dei and the United States: Toward a Faithful United Methodist Witness.” The colloquy, planned in support of the Council of Bishops, will...

  • Women of Color Scholars Program Recognizes Recent Ph.D. Graduates
    Published On: June 1, 2017

    The Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) recognized three recent Doctor of Philosophy graduates who participated in the Women of Color (WOC) Scholars Program: Mary Wong Cheng, Michele Watkins and Catherine E. Williams. Each scholar graduated in May 2017. Started in...

  • A Journey to South Korea Changes the Lives of Five Pastors
    Published On: May 31, 2017

    Diversity is an integral part of what makes us better Christians and a better church. Gaining an understanding of people and cultures that are different from ourselves, and creating inclusive environments for learning, fellowship and worship are a part of building diverse communities of Christ. The Clergy Lifelong Learning Office...

  • GBHEM Mourns the Loss of Dr. Ted Brown
    Published On: May 22, 2017

    With great sadness, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announced the passing of Dr. Ted Brown, 65, on May 20, 2017. Brown began serving as interim associate general secretary for the Division of Higher Education on April 3, 2017. He previously served on the GBHEM Board of...

Upcoming Events