General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

On this Memorial Day, join us in a special prayer with the Rev. Dr. (Lt. Col.) Kent Lundy, director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency. #BeUMC #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2026

Support students like Morgan by giving to the United Methodist Student Day offering! This churchwide Special Sunday offering, celebrated during the month of May, funds scholarships that empower and uplift United Methodist students. Give generously: donate.gcfa.org/umsd #BeUMC #UMCStudentDay

Hear from Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, the president of GBHEM's board of directors and episcopal leader of the Western Pennsylvania Episcopal Area, as she reflects on the power of the United Methodist connection during the recent GBHEM, UMCOR and GBGM joint board meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. #BeUMC

Hear from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, the vice president of GBHEM's board of directors and episcopal leader of the Iowa Episcopal Area, as she celebrates the impact of Global Ministries' Yambasu Agriculture Initiative in Naivasha, Kenya. #BeUMC

With support from a GBHEM scholarship, Tennessee-native Matthew Mertes is studying Sports Economics at The Ohio State University, combining his passions of sports and numbers with his dream of going to college out-of-state.

At Drew University Theological School, Salia Kamara is studying to become a full-time worship leader and music minister, with a vision for ministry rooted in justice, inclusion and the transformative power of worship.

We are deeply thankful for your faithful support and partnership in 2025. ❤️ Watch this special note of thanks and message of hope for the new year from General Secretary Roland Fernandes. #BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #Mission

Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for those in the world affected by violence and oppression, and that we would remember the way that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, taught us how to live, with love and compassion and understanding for others in our daily lives.

Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for the well-being of migrants and refugees, and that hearts may be filled with compassion and courage, embracing the dignity of all God's children. Thank you to Bishop Juan De Dios Peña, president of CIEMAL, for leading us in this prayer.

Today is #GivingTuesday! ❤️ Will you be a light that helps students shine? Give now to empower the next generation of transformative leaders: bit.ly/umceducation #BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters

Access to education helps build brighter futures. Who will help students shine? Make an early Giving Tuesday gift today: bit.ly/umceducation #BeUMC #GivingTuesday #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #SupportStudents

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

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

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

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

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.

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