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Our mission is to help the church tell
its story
To do this we:
Share Christ's message with the church and the
world
Listen to the needs of the church and the
world
Interpret the general program of the church to
United Methodist members
Promote giving to World Service and other
general funds of the church.
Create communications systems and print,
electronic, and audiovisual resources.
Market communication resources to United
Methodists, the wider Christian community and the general
public.
We dedicate ourselves to meeting these objectives:
The public will be aware of and have a positive view of
The United Methodist Church.
The United Methodist people will have a sense of common
purpose and pride in what their church is doing around the
world.
The general public will be enriched by an outreach
ministry through the use of public media and education in
media use.
The witness and mission of ethnic minority local churches
will be strengthened through increased communication.
The United Methodist Church will have the electronic and
audiovisual resources and communication systems it needs for
mission and ministry.
The inclusive nature of the church will be represented in
United Methodist Communications staffing, products, and
services.
United Methodist Communications will be a place where
people are recognized for their contributions, have
continuing opportunities to grow, and are fairly
compensated.
We strive to:
Be open to God's presence in all that we do as we help
the church tell its story.
Shape our policies and products according to the beliefs,
practices and spiritual heritage of The United Methodist
Church.
Serve the church by responding to the needs of its
people, by using its resources responsibly and by helping
the church make a prophetic witness in the world.
Produce quality products and services.
Encourage creativity in doing our work.
Accept and encourage the uniqueness and worth of each
person as a child of God.
Maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness
where we can say what we think and feel.
Follow the principle that men and women of all races, age
groups and persons with handicapping conditions should be
recruited and employed for all levels of responsibility
within the agency.
Maintain an environment of participation, a sense of team
spirit, mutual support and cooperation among staff at all
locations.
Encourage and nurture the professional and personal
growth of all employees through staff development,
advancement and adequate compensation.
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