Strategic Communications in a Restructured Church: GCOC responds to the IOT Proposal

 

Press release:Survey ranks top Christmas activities

 

Press release:United Methodist Communications Recognized for Creative Excellence
Three MarCom awards have been awarded to United Methodist Communications by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals for documentaries produced by the agency: “A Killer in the Dark: An Extraordinary Effort to Combat Malaria” and “Dreamer." Press release: Video study series helps people find faith in times of trouble

 

Outside the Box: The Gift that Can’t be Contained
Church-wide Sermon Series and Multimedia Bundle Focuses on Advent Season Rethink Church Community Health Fair
The community health fair allows congregations and volunteers to Rethink Church and utilizes outreach to make a difference in the world beyond church doors. New study finds six reasons young Christians leave church

 

Special Coverage: Making Peace After 9/11

 

Press release: Economy trumps terrorism as top concern, results of global citizenship poll

 

Press release: United Methodist Communications Hosts Pre-General Conference News Briefing

 

Press release: New back-to-school sermon series available.

 

Imagine No Malaria mobile app repels mosquitoes, raises funds

 

NYTimes: Campaign Seeks to take a 'bite' out of disease

 

New Online Bible Study Explores Contemporary Faith Issues
Encounter Faith debuts March 14. Blog: Networked Revolutions

 

Announcing Partnership: United Methodist Communications and LOGOS Management Software
Answers grassroots requests for church management software. Church, Global Fund join in malaria fight

 

Give a Bible to someone who’s searching
For less than the cost of a couple of gallons of gas, place the New Testament in the hands of a spiritual seeker. Witness to Fitness

A workplace-program inspires teams to practice healthy habits.

Blog: Freedom of the press comes under scrutiny

 

Blog: 19 ways I used the iPad while traveling in Africa

 

Plan Ahead: 2011 United Methodist Calendar Now Available

 

Imagine No Malaria provides $2 million for Sierra Leone net distribution

 

InfoServ now offers live chat

 

Change the World Participation Makes an Impact

 

Partners combat malaria in Congo

 

GCOC member, Texas clergywoman elected to top UMCOR post

 

Debate raises questions about church’s voice

 

Research shows support for Four Areas of Focus

 

Rethink Church campaign captures advertising awards

 

United Methodist Communications Announces InfoServ Change

 

Communications' leader advocates for support of communicators

 

United Methodist ‘Open hearts’ tagline wins award
Best-in-Class Taglines Selected by 4,800+ Nonprofit Professionals Harvard student receives United Methodist journalism grant
Tiffany Stanley, a Master of Divinity student at Harvard University, will receive the $6,000 tuition grant.  United Methodist Communications awards the fellowship annually to a United Methodist graduate student who intends to pursue a career in religious journalism. 'Rethink Church on Campus' welcomes students nationwide
College and university ministries across America are getting involved this fall with Rethink Church. United Methodist Communications Announces Reorganization, Cutbacks to Meet New Challenges
United Methodist Communications announced today a restructuring plan and reduction in force in response to a twofold challenge: a need to realign personnel with changing agency priorities and a growing budget shortfall. Interns brighten UMCOM work place!
Any time we open our doors to high school and college interns, we invite a fresh perspective into our work environment. African Communicators Plunge into Social Media, Digital Technology
Twelve African communicators of The United Methodist Church are in the U.S. to attend training on communications, social media and digital technologies to help them grow as journalists and report what is happening in their countries to the global church. Kenneth Copeland Ministry Donates Bibles to Wiley College
In addition to orientation the 2009 freshman class at Wiley College will be equipped with Bibles, a gift from Kenneth Copeland Ministries. This 135-year-old United Methodist-related college is supported by the Black College Fund and is one of the oldest historically Black colleges west of the Mississippi. United Methodist Communications Earns Nation’s Top Ad Award
ADDY Recognizes “Unsilencing A Voice” Brand Brochure Conference and Churches Recognized for Reaching Apportionment Goal
Seventeen of the denomination’s 63 annual conferences paid 100 percent of all apportionments in 2008. United Methodist Communications Staff Win “Best of the Christian Press”
United Methodist News Service (UMNS) and its staffers captured three “Best of the Christian Press” awards from the Associated Church Press (ACP) for news coverage in 2008. MyCom E-newsletter is National Example of Excellence
"MyCom e-newsletter" is given a silver award for “Best E-mail Newsletter for Marketing Purposes.” United Methodist Communications Staff Receive Awards for Excellence
Six staff members of United Methodist Communications were recognized for excellence in religion communications in the 2009 DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards annual competition, sponsored by the Religion Communicators Council. United Methodist Communications wins United Way award for outstanding campaign
The award recognizes contributions made by United Methodist Communications employees to United Way in 2008. United Methodist Ad Materials Win Best of Show at Nashville ADDY Awards
Advertising created on behalf of United Methodist Communications garnered numerous ADDY awards during the American Advertising Federation Nashville’s 2009 ADDY Awards on February 21, including two for best of show. United Methodist Communications releases electronic program calendar
An electronic version of the 2009 official denominational program calendar is now available as a convenient download. Public Relations Award Recognizes UMCOM Chief Executive
The Nashville Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announces the 2008 Apollo Award winner, the Rev. Larry Hollon, Chief Executive of United Methodist Communications. United Methodist Communications Awarded for Excellence in Marketing Optimization
United Methodist Communications has received a bronze award from Gartner & 1to1 Customer Awards for excellence in the use of marketing automation to enhance its constituent strategy. Foundation Establishes Martha “Twick” Morrison Endowment

The Foundation for United Methodist Communications announced today the establishment of the Martha “Twick” Morrison Endowment to provide financial support from investment income to support programs to help United Methodist communicators in the Central Conferences enhance their communication skills.