Alignment Recommendation for the Ministry of Endorsement

A Structural Discernment Report

This paper invites readers into a conversation about an effective alignment of the ministry of endorsement, currently embodied as the United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA) as an office in the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), within developing Church structures, particularly in light of recent constitutional revisions and emerging regionalization considerations. It presents a structured analysis of potential frameworks and presents a recommendation for consideration by church leaders as they reach decision points in advance of General Conference 2028.