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What Garrett Evangelical gets Stephen and Cecelia Granadosin
Philippian couple heeds their call to ministry stateside.

Eighth generation says ‘yes' to ordained ministry
Despite the painful experiences her mother faced, Carol Hill followed in her footsteps as a pastor of the United Methodsit Church.

What Garrett Evangelical gets Kathy Abend
Mother of 4 answers the call to serve at Garrett.

Mercy Born of Misery
Immigrant from Haiti credits University for helping to shape her prayer life.

Living Into a Dream: The Teaching Parish Program
The Rev. Jay D. Cooper writes about the experience of students at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and The Teaching Parish Program.

What Garrett Evangelical gets Ryan Davenport
A country boy finds seminary commmunity very welcoming which helped make the transition from country life to city life a smooth one.

What Am I Really Paying?
Duke Divinity student gets a crash course in the plight of migrant workers.

United Methodist Pastor receives presidential citizens medal
Retired pastor receives nation's second-highest civilian award from President Obama.

United Methodist Church supports Chaplains in war time
Many United Methodist pastors left their pulpits and went to war as military chaplains in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Real Change: Prison Gates Cannot Keep God Out
Theologian goes behind bars to hand out diplomas.

Drew University Student Profile: Melissa A. Rivera
Student profile of a seminary student preparing to be a leader in the United Methodist Church.

A life cut short inspires a lasting legacy
The Allen Ingram Scholarship honors a highly respected 2008 graduate.

Profile: Brian West
Vision helps guide youth to Methodist college.

Hospice Chaplain make patients final days comfortable
Chaplain bring pets and patients together in final days.

Theological graduate finds temporary home in rural church
Rural churches are a unique start for seminary graduates.

Pastors' Imminent Death Saves the Lives of Others
While feeding others, pastor keeps going and going.

Chaplains Promote Ministry Beyond Church Walls
Agency staff opens information channel between students and chaplains.

Nothing But Love
An unlikely pair reaches out to troubled young ladies.

Top Preacher Shows Students Their Own Gifts
Candler professor named top 12 preachers in the English-speaking world.

Minister Michele Watkins-Branch
Without the MEF, said Watkins-Branch, “I would have been largely dependent on student loans . . ."

Student Relishes Debate but Ultimately Learns When Not to Speak
Candler student armed and ready to defend his faith.

Profile - Minister Tariq Cummings
23-year-old Gammon Theological Seminary sees God's Spirit moving around him.

United Methodist Student Wins National Award
First Methodist woman receives Protestant Award.

Profile - Anthony Clinkscales
MEF scholarship helped recipient see God working in his life, which strengthened his faith.

More United Methodist students means more money
GBHEM sets new rules for seminaries: More clergy, more money.

Chaplains crucial to hospice care
UM Chaplains meet to discuss their roles in Hospice Care.

MEF: Garrett Alumnus Carl Gladstone plans Abolitionist Hymnal - Apr. 2011
Alumni learns the reality of slavery now and then and finds ways to help those still enslaved.

MEF: New pastor back on college campus - Mar. 2011
A chance encounter with bishop opens door for graduating clergy.

MEF: Sheets Gift Endows Candler's Methodist Studies Program - Mar. 2011
Endowment ensures the continued development of the Methodist Studies program at Candler.

MEF: Striving for Un-American Christianity? - Feb. 2011
Graduate wrestles with her feelings of being an American outside the US.

MEF: Always on call to minister
As a young adult, Joseph Johnson was interested in ministry.

MEF: How Do Your Gardens Grow? - Jan. 2011
Graduate experiences reflects on how gardens help mans relationship with God.

MEF: Finding Friendship Through Community Service - Jan. 2011
Local congregation finds friendship in rural community.

MEF: SMU breaks ground on Bush Center - Jan. 2011
United Methodist-related Southern Methodist University hosts groundbreaking ceremony for President Bush's center.

MEF: Duke alumnus puts education to work in New Mexico - Dec. 2010
From a humble beginning to a lifetime of ministry.

MEF: Christian call to public witness: Connecting the dots - Nov. 2010
Seminary students learn how to connect th dots in their lives.

MEF: Clergy couple overcome health scares - Nov. 2010
Despite the twists and turns in their lives the Bakers managed to overcome their adversities and graduate.

MEF: Alumni/ae Spotlight: Pastor Chris Roberts - Nov. 2010
Pastor reflects on days at seminary.

MEF: Emory Receives $1 Million Grant for Youth Theological Initiative - Sept. 2010
Youth program has involved nearly 900 youth and more than 200 graduate students over the past 18 years.

MEF: Grace Walking- The Story of Rising Hope UMC - Sept. 2010
The Transformational Ministries of Rising Hope United Methodist Church.

MEF: Church and seminary launch urban ministry - Aug. 2010
"This has been a challenging journey "but God has brought us through it, and we're grateful."

MEF: Alumni/ae Spotlight: Rev. David Hood - July 2010
United has built into me a passion for excellence in leadership and a drive to be in the business of developing young talent for future ministry and mission.

MEF: Eleven women receive seminary scholarships - June '10

MEF: Iraq veteran on her way to becoming Army chaplain - May 2010
Ex-soldiers finds her calling in Iraq.

MEF- Claremont University receives $10 million pledge - April 2010
David & Joan Lincoln pledge $10 million to the Claremont University Project

MEF - The Right Reverends - Mar. 2010
Warren is among recent female graduates who, with newly minted Duke Divinity master of divinity degrees in hand, have moved quickly from seminary student to local church pastorates.

MEF - Do's and Don'ts for Candidates of Ordained Ministry - March 2010
Ten things to do and not to do to help someone going into Ordained Ministry.

MEF: Kansas City Kansas Family Celebrates Ministry - Feb. 2010
Commencement was a proud moment for both father and son of the Holland family.

Bertrand Griffin ll: Bitten by the preaching bug - May '09
The 41-year-old Atlanta’s Gammon Theological Seminary graduate preaches his first sermon.

MEF: An employee handbook for the Bible - Feb. '09
This HR Executive has traded an employee handbook for a seat in the classroom - at seminary!

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