UMI Named One of the
Best Christian Places to Work

(Calumet City, IL) — UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) was recently named one of the Best Christian Places to Work by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI). The finalists for 2008 were announced at the Christian Management Association (CMA) Dallas Conference on April 24.

UMI, one of the leading African American Christian media companies in the world, was named among the top three Best Christian Places to Work in the Publishing category. The survey involved more than 7,834 employees in 67 organizations across the United States to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values. The Complete list of 2008’s Best Christian Workplaces in the U.S. can be found at the BCWI website.

“This is a wonderful honor and a testament to the hard work and passionate commitment of the faithful men and women who make up UMI,” said president and CEO C. Jeffrey Wright. “We are grateful, and we hope this recognition will open a door for others to learn about the unique ministries and contributions of UMI.”

The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 65,000 employees across North America in the past six years. BCWI is a research-based organizational and human resources consulting firm based on Mercer Island, Washington.

UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) is the largest independent, African American-owned and operated Christian media company. Since 1970, UMI has produced Christian resources, including Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curricula, books, movies, and websites designed for African American churches and others seeking a diverse, Christ-centered perspective on faith and life issues. The company has served more than 40,000 churches across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.

For more information contact: Vicki Frye at (708) 832-3360.