Grant Program Information

In 2024 The Higher Education Team of the West Virginia Conference developed a grant program to support campus ministry. This pilot grant program is designed to impact ministry on college campuses connected with a United Methodist Church within the West Virginia Conference. This program hopes that more people can come to know and support students on college campuses throughout the area. We’re excited about the possibilities!

Campus ministries and student organizations, United Methodist campus centers, church-based college student groups, and individual United Methodist student leaders are encouraged to apply for this award. The Higher Education Grant program seeks to support innovative campus-focused ministry that engages, creates, and grows disciples of Jesus Christ on the college campus.

As a new program, we’re sure you have questions! For information about the application and how to apply, contact Karen Thaxton, kthaxton@wvumc.org

Guidelines (Coming Soon)

Link to the application

Campus Ministry

You can help students deepen their faith and form life-long relationships by connecting them directly to one of our nine campus ministries, by using the contact information below.

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Located in the heart of the state, WVWC is a United Methodist College and is also home to our Annual Conference sessions.

Campus Chaplain: Rev. Jonathan Acord

Fairmont State University

Fairmont State is a public university located in the community of Fairmont.

Church Connection: Life UMC, Rev Mike Estep and Rev. Lawrence Rebelo

Marshall University

Marshall is a public university located in Huntington, WV

Campus Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Wells

Potomac State College

Potomac State College is a state college located in Keyser, WV. The Wesley Foundation is in partnership with Grace United Methodist Church

Campus Pastor: Rev. Lauren Godwin

West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a public university located just outside of Wheeling, WV. West Liberty University is the oldest institution of higher education in the state.

Campus Pastor: Diann Nickerson

West Virginia University

West Virginia University is a public university located in Morgantown, WV. The Campus ministry is affiliated with Ignite, a ministry of Suncrest United Methodist Church.

Church Connection: Suncrest UMC