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The Union Theological Seminary choir, under the direction of Deborrah Reyes, helps lead closing worship for The United Methodist Church’s Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters meeting in Manila, Philippines, in 2019. Bishops are planning a one-time special offering next year to support the endowment fund for theological education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. File photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

Big push planned to fund pastoral education

United Methodist bishops are planning a one-time special offering next year to better support pastors’ theological education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.
Theology and Education
Dr. Kent Millard. Photo courtesy of United Theological Seminary.

Please spare Ministerial Education Fund

Seminary president says scholarships for clergy-in-training remain a wise investment for The United Methodist Church and shouldn’t be subject to big cuts.
Theology and Education
The live oak-lined entrance to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. A lawsuit continues between SMU and the South Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church. A recent Texas appeals court ruling largely favors the conference in its bid to retain some governance over the Dallas school. File photo by Sam Hodges, UM News.

New ruling in conference dispute with SMU

A Texas appeals court decision gives hope to the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in its bid to retain some governance over Southern Methodist University.
Theology and Education
Graduation image by Elly, Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

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