New Church Start Packages are a one-time, award for new faith communities within the first five (5) years of their launch.
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These online tools support your local congregation’s communication online and in your local community.
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The #BeUMC Campaign
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best. As people of God called The United Methodist Church, we’re faithful followers of Jesus seeking to make the world a better place.
New church planting and church growth ministries are vital to The United Methodist Church's continuing mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. As we seek to Reclaim, Revive and Renew our identity as United Methodists, we need to launch new and innovate ministries to reach new people and raise up the next generation of committed United Methodists. Below are marketing and communications resources that will churches engage new people. For more information and resources on church planting in general visit the Path 1 New Church Starts webpage.
UMCOM products and training
- Apply for new church start promotional grants
- Apply for local church marketing services
- Find communications training
- Get help building your website
- Access social media services
Marketing and outreach resources
- Marketing your church
- UMC branding standards
- Grow your church online
- Engage in community outreach
- Local church learning sessions
- Email marketing for churches
- How to optimize search engines
- Marketing research tools available and where to find them