The Rev. Tiffany Nagel Monroe (center) rises with the help of Bishop Robert E. Hayes Jr. after she was ordained elder in the Oklahoma Conference June 1, 2016, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Monroe and her father, Alan Nagel, both were ordained elder during the service, having graduated in the same class at Saint Paul School of Theology. Photo by Hugh W. Scott, Oklahoma Conference.

Higher Education & Ministry

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is called to embrace the ministry of learning and leadership formation in The United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan tradition; serving Christian leaders around the world who are defined, formed and shaped by a process of intellectual engagement, spiritual and character formation, and leadership development. 

Every elder, deacon and licensed local pastor benefits from our training and candidacy programs. Many young adults find help in clarifying their vocation and God’s call in their lives through leadership and discernment programs. Additionally, GBHEM supports a global network of more than 1,000 Methodist-related schools, colleges and universities.

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Higher Education & Ministry

The Black College Fund leads the way

One of the most significant ways The United Methodist Church helps make quality education accessible to all is through the Black College Fund (BCF).

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Africa University students cheer following their graduation from the United Methodist-related school in Mutare, Zimbabwe. There were 616 students in this year’s graduating class. Photo by the Africa University Department of Information and Public Affairs.
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Higher Education

Global Education programs

Through the International Grants and Scholarship Program, GBHEM has established a program to help offset the costs of education for students studying at a Methodist-related institution within a Central Conference.

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Higher Education

Clinical pastoral education

This program is for pastors, ministry candidates, and lay persons interested in providing pastoral care and provides the opportunity to develop their skills anywhere.

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Find a United Methodist-related college or university to begin your journey and to discover, claim and flourish in your leadership calling. Image courtesy of Higher Education and Ministry.

Are you a student considering a United Methodist-related college or university? Pursuing licensing or ordination? Interested in being involved in campus ministry?

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Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors

The United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA) recruits, endorses and supports clergy in more than 25 ministry settings beyond church walls. Learn about the different ways clergy serve.

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Higher Education & Ministry

Licensing and Course of Study

If God is calling you to become a pastor, but you do not see seminary as a possibility, you may want to consider becoming a local pastor.

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