UMCom Communications Learning Center

From Creating the Vision to Developing the Strategy (webinar recording)

In this webinar, we explore some of the tools and techniques you can use to construct a vision for your communications ministry. Discover how a well-planned vision can help in building out a strategy to communicate with the broader community.

It’s all about the prompt: How to get what you need from AI

When using AI tools, the results we receive are only as good as our initial request. Learn the basics of AI plus how to best prompt AI to get exactly what you need to make life easier for content creation, repetitive tasks, and more!

Managing a Facebook Group

Creating a Facebook Group

Cultivating Community with Facebook Groups

How could Facebook Groups help you to cultivate community within your church? Learn what makes a Facebook Group different from a Facebook Page and some of the ways churches are using Groups to extend their ministry beyond Sunday morning.

Managing Page Access on Facebook

Who should have access to your church’s Facebook Page? Learn how to fine-tune who can do what on your church’s Page to ensure that your Facebook Page is being used consistently and strategically.

Using Member Photos

Authentic photos are a valuable resource for sharing who your church is. In this microcourse, learn how to use member photos in church communications while protecting individuals’ privacy and safety.

Radicle Methodism: Back to our Roots

Head back to the roots of Methodism and trace the growth of the connection. This free course includes a leader guide, video modules, discussion questions, and readings. It's perfect for small group study! Rediscover the "radicle" of Methodism!

Communicating with Your Church about Change

Churches change to serve and equip people in a changing world. However, since the church is a steady anchor in the lives of its members, those members often resist change. This course equips church leaders to effectively communicate about change.

Que significa ser Metodista Unido

Cubriremos creencias, bases de la fe, raíces históricas, principios fundamentales del metodismo actual y la estructura de La Iglesia Metodista Unida.

Video Library

Explore how-to videos on a variety of church communications topics.

Introduction to Accessible Digital Communications

Welcoming all into your church goes beyond ramps and restrooms — it requires accessible communications. In this microcourse, learn the basics of disability, accessibility, and what the UMC says about including people of all abilities.

Accessible Audio & Video: Closed Captions & Transcripts

Does your church use audio and video to live stream worship? To share stories on social media? To create podcasts? Or all of the above? Online audio and video aren't always accessible to all, but there are steps you can take to improve accessibility.

Accessible Design: Fonts & Layout

From websites to social media graphics to slides displayed during worship, your church shares a lot of written information digitally. Learn to design this information to make it widely accessible to your congregation and other audiences.

Accessible Images: Alt Text & Image Descriptions

Your church’s digital communications use images to tell stories and share information about your church and its ministries. Learn what steps you can take to make sure your communication is meaningful to those with visual impairments.