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UMI: A Legacy of Teaching and Empowering
Grow and Be Inspired by UMI's Founder.
About UMI
Urban Ministries, Inc. is the largest independent, African American-owned and operated Christian media company. We publish 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.
Since 1970, our innovative approach has enabled us to serve over 40,000 churches across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. Our products are developed by expert Christian educators who have experienced the African and African American worldview.
On this site, you will find Sunday School lessons at each age level with culturally relevant and theologically sound insights on God's Word and contemporary issues. We invite you to investigate our book, music, and video offerings as well.
Our Mission
- UMI Celebrates 40 Years!Join us as we celebrate 40 years of innovation and growth through a series of activities.
- History & Vision The establishment of Urban Ministries, Inc. was the fulfillment of a boyhood dream that Melvin E. Banks had at the age of 12.
- ManagementLearn more about our executive staff.
- Statement of FaithWE BELIEVE in the great doctrines of the evangelical Christian faith.
- UMI TimelineSee how UMI has evolved from 1970 until today.
- Past UMI CoversSo what did the UMI curriculum covers look like 10 or 20 or 40 years ago? Take a Look!
- McDonald's Gospel Tour Headlining the 2010 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour will be recording artist Regina Belle along with J Moss.
- UMI Lessons with Urban Praise Fridays at 4:35 pm (CST). Your Sunday School highlights for the week.
- Free WorkshopsInterested in growing your Sunday School class? UMI is here to help. Take advantage of our free teacher training workshops.
Daily Direction
Featuring UMI's Founder, Dr. Melvin Banks, Daily Direction is a 2-minute radio program based on the themes found in UMI's annual commentary Precepts for Living. Listen Now!
