Category Archives: News

  • Executive Leadership Program for Ministers Certificate

    The Howard University School of Business and Urban Ministries, Inc., encourage you to register for an Executive Leadership Program for Ministers Certificate.

  • Watchnight: Freedom’s Eve

    When churches open their doors December 31, 2012 to ring in the new year, they will also open the door to the anniversary of one of the most monumentally auspicious documents in American history. January 1, 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation’s enactment.

  • How to Get Precepts For Living® on your eReader

    Are you among the growing number of people joining the digital revolution by reading books using a Kindle, iPad, NOOK, or other electronic reader? If so, there’s good news for you! UMI is keeping up with the latest technology by publishing its annual Sunday School commentary, Precepts for Living®, in the leading eBook formats: Kindle (Amazon), NOOK Continue Reading

  • Looking for Guest Bloggers

    One of the greatest things about UMI is our customers. We love seeing how people use our materials to teach the truth of God’s Word. So we’re inviting you to contribute your perspective for one of our websites. If you’re a teacher, director, youth leader, volunteer, pastor, student, or anyone else who’s used UMI materials, Continue Reading

  • Our 2012 VBS Theme: Fishin’ on a Mission with Jesus!

    Now that summer is nearly here, lots of churches are thinking about their Vacation Bible School programs. As in years past, UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) has an exciting new theme for 2012: Fishin’ on a Mission with Jesus! With a wealth of materials, multimedia, activities, crafts, and lesson plans for all ages, Fishin’ on a Continue Reading

  • New Online Music Store

    Introducing UMI’s new online music store! Featuring brand-new songs and fresh interpretations of old favorites, music from UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) makes the perfect companion to your Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or other worship setting. With UMI’s signature combination of biblical content and African American culture, our online music store offers worship, education, and Continue Reading

  • UMI Presents 2012 Hicks Brothers Bible Art Calendars

      SPECIAL OFFER: Get a calendar autographed by artists Alan and Aaron Hicks! Quantities are limited to the first 100 copies sold of each calendar. Sorry; the autographed calendars are now sold out. Regular calendars are still in stock, so order today! For more information about these calendars, read our press release: Chicago, IL—October 28, 2011: Continue Reading

  • New Website Features

    Welcome to the newly redesigned website of Urban Ministries, Inc.! Take a few moments to look around and see what’s new. Of course, our mission to distribute quality Christian education products to God’s people remains unchanged as always. In the coming days and weeks, we’re hoping to add even more new features, including regularly updated Continue Reading