Young People's Ministries - GBOD

Discipleship Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) are two general agencies of The United Methodist Church. Recently, they jointly sold their property, including the Kern Building, to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The sale was prompted by the strong real estate market in Nashville and the changing office space needs in a COVID and post-COVID world. The agencies are pleased that Vanderbilt University, an institution with a historic relationship with The United Methodist Church, will continue to utilize the property. Discipleship Ministries and GBHEM have been working closely together since 1950 and will continue to seek opportunities for collaboration as GBHEM moves to a new location across the street. The proceeds from the sale will support the missions of both agencies, providing valuable resources for critical initiatives that aim to equip world-changing disciples of Jesus Christ. Africa University, founded by The United Methodist Church, has operated its development office in the Kern Building since 1992 and will also be moving to shared space at Discipleship Ministries. The sale marks a strategic move towards a hybrid model that embraces remote work opportunities while maximizing team engagement through collaboration spaces.Generated from the website

Clergy Lifelong Learning in Nashville, TN, is dedicated to nurturing leaders and transforming lives within the United Methodist Church through various educational programs and resources. The organization emphasizes the importance of leadership education, support for clergy, and financial assistance for students pursuing studies at Methodist-related institutions. Through initiatives like the Black College Fund and the Course of Study program, Clergy Lifelong Learning empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals and serve as future leaders in the church and community. Additionally, the organization hosts regional LEAD Hubs that focus on addressing specific chaplaincy needs and educational initiatives relevant to their local contexts. Generated from the website