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

Together, we can open more pathways of educational equity and opportunity, equipping leaders to serve faithfully in a changing world. Learn how GBHEM is sustaining access to education and shaping future leaders, and discover how you can join us in this work: www.gbhem.org/news/securin... #BeUMC

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

In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked 6 United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students. This week, meet the Rev. Max Blalock, chaplain at North Central College, and read his reflection "Love Is Action": www.gbhem.org/news/monday-.... #BeUMC

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

As the year draws to a close, we stand at a critical crossroads. Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk. #BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor

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

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.

In these uncertain times in higher education, we asked six United Methodist chaplains what gives them hope as they minister with students across the country. From Clark Atlanta University, read the Rev. Dr. Tonya Miles' reflection, "Acts of Love" or "Loving Ourselves Free."

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.

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-...

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-...

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

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

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.

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!

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!

Throughout her 20 years of service in United Methodist higher education roles, Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson faithfully transformed the lives of students of color through her mentorship efforts, her leadership of the Black College Fund, and her service as GBHEM's chief equity officer.

Learn more about the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practices (CIPP), and how Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) will advance this vital work of training and nurturing future chaplains, spiritual care providers and pastoral counselors: lnkd.in/eXS-ZZtW

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-...

When you give to United Methodist scholarships, you support students like Jacqualine, who is pursuing ordained ministry through her studies at Drew Theological Seminary and plans to become an elder in The United Methodist Church. Give generously today! www.gbhem.org/scholarships...

#WorldCommunionSunday is one month away — October 5, 2025! 👐 Through this Special Sunday offering, United Methodists support the education and development of students of many cultures and countries around the world and invest in more inclusive and globally represented church leadership.

Philip Wingeier-Rayo, executive director of education at GBHEM, shares his experiences at the Summer Institute of the United Methodist Campus Ministers Association and emphasizes the important and challenging connection campus ministers maintain between young adults and the church.

Staff and representatives from GBHEM visited annual conference gatherings across the U.S. over the past few months. A few are pictured below! The United Methodist Church thrives in connection, and the work of our agency wouldn't be possible without our conference partnerships! #BeUMC

As new semesters begin at United Methodist colleges and universities around the world, we pray for safety, joy and peace for students as they continue or start their educational journeys.

Get an inside look into the recent United Methodist DS/DCM orientation, led by the Council of Bishops and supported by GBHEM, where new and existing district superintendents, directors of connectional ministries, and assistants to the bishops gathered for onboarding and training.

Through the Study USA program, Codie Waite and Alyssa Grainger, students from Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will spend the 2025-26 academic year studying in the U.S. at Otterbein University (Waite) and Ohio Wesleyan University (Grainger), two United Methodist-related institutions.

From July 24-27, United Methodist LGBTQ+ advocates attended the biannual convocation of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). The gathering, co-sponsored by GBHEM, hosted United Methodists from around the world seeking to advance LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the UMC: www.gbhem.org/news/rmn-con...

¡Qué bueno es estar juntos! 🙌 Learn more about the significance of the Latin America and the Caribbean Mission Partner Consultation, the most expansive meeting of Methodist partners in the region in recent decades: umcmission.org/story/method...

A scholarship from our GRASP program eased the financial burden of education for Anne Adisa, allowing her to focus fully on pursuing her medical laboratory science studies at Africa University. Learn more about Anne, and give generously to UM scholarships: www.gbhem.org/news/grasp-s... #BeUMC

When you give to United Methodist scholarships, you support students like Benjamin, who is pursuing a prelaw degree at Dartmouth College and plans to fight systemic corruption to create a more just society. Give generously today: www.gbhem.org/education-an... #BeUMC #EducationMatters

Presidents and leaders from several United Methodist-related institutions and HBCUs called for equity, justice and truth-telling at a special Juneteenth observation during the joint meeting of the University Senate and NAAMSCU. www.gbhem.org/news/junetee...

Discover how we expanded our commitment to developing transformational leaders for the church and the world through our work in 2024. Explore our full 2024 Impact Report here: www.gbhem.org/news/2024-im... #BeUMC

Get an inside look into the recent joint meeting of the University Senate and the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU): www.gbhem.org/news/univers... #BeUMC #EducationMatters

Content from the General Commission on Race and Religion. What does Juneteenth mean for Christians today? It’s an opportunity to celebrate freedom, confront injustice, and align our hearts with God’s ongoing work of liberation. Learn more at: www.r2hub.org/library/what... #Juneteenth

This week, members of the University Senate of The United Methodist Church and the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU) are gathering for their summer meetings in Detroit, Michigan. #BeUMC #EducationMatters

Discover how an annual cultural exchange program is forging connections between music students from Brazil and Lebanon Valley College in the U.S., a United Methodist-related school in Annville, Pennsylvania. 🎶 www.gbhem.org/news/joy-in-... #BeUMC #PowerofMusic #culturalexchange #GoValley #LVC

Chaplains 1st Lt. Sam Cha, 1st Lt. Andy Black and 1st Lt. Phil Antinone, three United Methodists, graduated from the U.S. Air Force Basic Chaplain Course on May 23. The United Methodist Endorsing Agency is proud to have supported these three chaplains as they fulfill their callings. #BeUMC

This week, we're highlighting four of the 290 GBHEM scholarship recipients who graduated this spring! Meet Julianna Caskie, an American University graduate and future public policy researcher: www.gbhem.org/news/scholar... Share your congratulations to Julianna in the comments! #BeUMC

This week, we're highlighting four of the 290 GBHEM scholarship recipients who graduated this spring! Meet Seini Fine, a Claremont School of Theology graduate and candidate for ordination in the UMC: www.gbhem.org/news/seini-f... Share your congratulations to Seini in the comments! #BeUMC

This week, we're highlighting four of the 290 GBHEM scholarship recipients who graduated this spring! Meet Samuel Yu, a graduate from The Ohio State University and a future marriage and family therapist: www.gbhem.org/news/ohio-st... Share your congratulations to Samuel in the comments! #BeUMC

This week, we're highlighting four of the 290 GBHEM scholarship recipients who graduated this spring! Meet Lenah Alghali, a Howard University graduate and future OB/GYN: www.gbhem.org/news/howard-... Share your congratulations to Lenah in the comments! #BeUMC #Classof2025 #GraduationSeason

This week, we invite you to read special reflections from each of the United Methodist-endorsed military chaplains featured in our Memorial Day piece. Read the Rev. Maj. Kimberly Hall's reflection here: www.gbhem.org/news/kimberl... #BeUMC #MemorialDay

This week, we invite you to read special reflections from each of the United Methodist-endorsed military chaplains featured in our Memorial Day piece. Read the Rev. Capt. Chaplain Jennifer Bowden's reflection here: www.gbhem.org/news/capt-je... #BeUMC #MemorialDay

This week, we invite you to read special reflections from each of the United Methodist-endorsed military chaplains featured in our Memorial Day piece. Read the Rev. Col. Karen Meeker's reflection here: www.gbhem.org/news/col-kar... #BeUMC #MemorialDay

This week, we invite you to read special reflections from each of the United Methodist-endorsed military chaplains featured in our Memorial Day piece. Read the Rev. Capt. Luigi Perez Perez's reflection here: www.gbhem.org/news/chaplai... #BeUMC #MemorialDay