United Methodist Communications
Office of Public Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2024
United Methodist Communications Releases 2023 Annual Report
Nashville, Tenn. – United Methodist Communications has released its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the agency's activities and initiatives supporting The United Methodist Church worldwide.
"In 2023, we saw continued change that presented opportunities to celebrate the impact of our ministry," stated General Secretary Dan Krause. "We countered disinformation by providing clear, unbiased and relevant news and information. Our team continued to share the #BeUMC message that reinforces and celebrates our core identity as United Methodists. Through it all, UMCom remained committed to guiding the worldwide United Methodist Church in effective communication efforts, equipping and training church leaders, collaborating with other church entities and exploring and embracing innovation. All this helped the UMC continue to share the hope, peace and love of Christ to people around the world.”
These numbers highlight some of the agency’s accomplishments in 2023:
- 10.68 million web page views
- 1.68 million social media followers
- 2,098 local churches served
- 2,228+ church leaders trained
- 418 million national advertising impressions
- 344,000 newsletter subscribers
- 184,000 messages sent/received through UMConnect text messaging services
- $153 million in designated and apportionment giving
- 12,890 queries handled by Ask The UMC
Learn more about the agency’s work over the past year at ResourceUMC.org/communications. Annual and financial reports from previous years are available online.
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About United Methodist Communications
As the communications agency for The United Methodist Church, United Methodist Communications seeks to increase awareness and visibility of the denomination in communities and nations around the globe. United Methodist Communications also offers services, tools and resources for communications ministry. Follow us online at ResourceUMC.org/communications, Facebook and Instagram. Learn how to support this communications ministry work at umcom.org/giveumcom
Media contact:
Brenda Smotherman
presscenter@umcom.org