Tag: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
4 church agencies propose unifying as one
Key points: Four general agencies — United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry — are making plans to become one. The proposed unification aims to… Continue Reading 4 church agencies propose unifying as one
Your call is worth exploring
Young adults looking at ministry options through the UMC should attend the February Exploration event in Florida. Conference grants to assist with paying for registration and travel are available.
Campus ministries stronger together
Students on the campus of three state universities — GVSU, WMU, and CMU — find a warm welcome and put faith into action at Wesley Foundations of The Michigan Conference.
Student Day blesses MI scholars
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry provides loans and grants from the Student Sunday Offering. This year’s offering is set for November 28.
James Salley named to new AU position
Friends of Africa University across the globe welcome James H. Salley to an expanded role at Africa University in Zimbabwe. The school will celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2022.
There’s campus ministry in her DNA
Deb Johnson was active at Wesley at CMU in Mt. Pleasant as a young adult. Today, a retired pastor, she serves as chair of the FSU Wesley Board in Big… Continue Reading There’s campus ministry in her DNA
UM Scholarships benefit Michigan students
What happens to dollars you give to Special Sunday offerings that support scholarships? Some of those funds come back to Michigan to help students pay for their education.
Organize Student Day Turkey Trot
Your United Methodist Student Day kit is filled with ideas and resources to help your congregation participate in this annual Special Sunday offering on November 29, 2020.
Another reason why I’m staying
Why are you a United Methodist? One reason the Rev. Jack Harnish is a United Methodist is his love for the many projects that are supported by the apportionment system.
From Michigan to Zimbabwe
The Rev. Dr. Roger Ireson provided key leadership in the birthing of Africa University. He reflects on how a century-old vision took shape in Zimbabwe.