Every follower of Jesus Christ is committed to service and witness in the world of a life of faith. There are those who experience another call into ministry leadership. If you have heard that call or think you may have, this is the place for you.
We're excited to announce our GBHEM Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Our goal is to help United Methodist students pursue their educational dreams by avoiding excessive educational student loan debt and minimizing financial stress. If you're an...
Registration Closes on February 2, 2024 Happy Advent! As you are preparing your home and hearts for the Christ Child, I invite you to prepare your calendar for The Gathering! This event is a 48-hour retreat for clergy under appointment in our Conference and will...
Registration is officially open for Exploration 2024 in Orlando, Florida! This event is sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Sign up for a time when young adults between 18-26 discerning their call to ministry through workshops,...
Exploration is happening February 16-18, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Exploration is an event that enables young adults between the ages of 18-26 discern their call to licensed and ordained ministry through workshops, theological reflection, worship services and...
If you are interested in going to seminary, sign up to attend the Seminary Round Up happening on November 2 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific. This unique online experience, sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, will allow you to speak with seminary...
For the first time, the Desert Southwest Board of Ordained Ministry (BOOM) will be offering Orientation to Ministry (O2M) twice in the same calendar year. If you are interested in ordained or licensed ministry but have not had the chance to attend this event, be...
The Certified Candidate Advisor Group will occur via Zoom at noon on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All certified candidates and those Licensed local Pastors seeking to become an Associate Minister, Elder, or Deacon must attend. Contact Rev. Dee Dee Azhikakath at...
Did you know that your Board of Ordained Ministries is a curious committee? We are! Many of the members of BOM received a gift for Pastor Appreciation. Many of you also received this same gift. Now we want to know how you spent your money and...
Big changes are coming to the United Methodist Church's process and it's Master of Divinity requirement. On January 26, 2023, the University Senate agreed to accept fully online M.Div degrees from the 13 United Methodist seminaries and Asbury as meeting the...
The Desert Southwest Annual Conference (DSC) offers a loan-to-grant program to which certified candidates may apply. Candidates may receive up to $4,000 as a loan. If the candidate serves the DSC for three years in an appointed full-time ministry as a provisional...
