Growth
find-a-church
Tell your story through this online directory of churches. Review and update your information now.
review & update
find-a-church
rethink church
RethinkChurch.org reaches out to those who aren't active or committed to church but are searching to give their lives more meaning.
visitrethinkchurch.org
outreach tools
Empower your congregation to extend a message of welcome by providing branded, customizable invitation tools.
exploreoutreach tools
church marketing
plan tool
Plan your storytelling and outreach through a three-step process. Discover how your church can best connect through creative communications.
craft your
marketing plan
effective
church marketing
This online course will help you develop a complete plan. Face-to-Face training is available, too.
beginthe course
New Church Start Grants
Churches less than five years old can receive assistance to help raise awareness in the community.
LEARN MOREThe United Methodist Handbook
This resource contains a wide range of information about our global church and how we live out our ministry and mission.
EXPLORE THE HANDBOOKSocial Media
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The United Methodist Church has social media channels for different audiences.
LEADERS
MEMBERS
SEEKERS
Social Media for Churches
This online course equips you to effectively use a blend of traditional and digital communications technology.
GET STARTEDYour Church Website
United Methodist Communications has several ways to help you with your website - whether you have one that needs updating or don't have one at all.
- The first step is updating your Find-A-Church profile, which is our online directory of United Methodist Churches.
- Take our online course, Launching Your Church Website. The course introduces the tools to plan, build and launch a successful online strategy.
- We offer an affordable web hosting service, which includes WordPress branded themes and plug-ins. The service starts at less than $10 a month.
Tips & Tools
DESIGN TIPS
From page design to content planning, you'll find advice to help you create an engaging website.
Explore Design TipsSEARCH ENGINES
Google is geared for the masses, which is why you should know about some great specialized alternatives.
SEO Tools & TipsFINDING IMAGES
Register for no-cost access to United Methodist Communications' media library.
Free PhotographyStories That Inspire
The United Methodist Story Belongs to All of Us.
Our rich history and inspirational message unites and guides members to embrace their role of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Invigorate your congregation by inspiring a more vivid, holistic journey of faith.
Discover Great UMC Stories
UMC.org
Get inspired, learn about church history and beliefs, and discover all things United Methodist at UMC.org, the official website of the denomination.
visit UMC.org subscribe to UM Now listen to the podcastUnited Methodist News
As the official news service of the denomination, UM News brings an objective, global perspective on the church's role in important events and issues of the day.
subscribe like us on facebook follow us on twitterAsk the UMC
Explore an online library of frequently asked denominational questions and their answers–learn about beliefs, church structure and more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can Ask the UMC!
Ask the UMCVideos & Photos
Find storytelling assets featuring United Methodists making a difference in the world.
videos PhotosUMCGiving.org
Grow more generous church members and congregations with a variety of resources and inspiring stories.
visit UMCGiving.orgGlobal Voices
United Methodist Communications offers content in French, Spanish and Korean.
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UMCOM.org
United Methodist Communications offers resources, tools and training so that you can develop and tell your congregation's best story.
Church Leader Resource Hub
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