THE JOURNEY TOWARD ORDAINED MINISTRY

The Journey Toward Ordained Ministry is a scholarship and mentor experience for college and seminary students pursuing ordination in The United Methodist Church. The $5,000/year scholarship and mentor support also includes an annual weekend retreat at GBHEM to learn more about the ordination process, self-awareness, and interview skills.

Applications are open January-March.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Citizen or permanent resident of the United States and identify as Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino/a, Native American or Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, or Multiracial.
  • Currently pursuing ordination through an annual conference in the United States.
  • Active member of a United Methodist Church or a baptized participant of a recognized United Methodist campus ministry or other United Methodist ministry setting for a minimum of one (1) year.
  • Enrolled in a United Methodist-affiliated college, university, or United Methodist theological school.
  • Enrolled for a minimum of part-time.
  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.85 + and/or a graduate GPA of 3.0 + (whichever is more recent)
  • Be available to attend the mandatory retreat and group mentoring sessions.

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