The United Methodist Church (UMC)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[The United Methodist Church] provides faith-based resources, community, and a global mission network to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, including leadership support, charitable giving, and disaster relief.

Target Customer

United Methodist congregations and their leaders (pastors, lay leaders), clergy and laypeople within the denomination, donors, and people seeking faith or church resources; partners and communities served by the church's missions and ministries.

Key Differentiator

Global, connectional church with dedicated agencies (Global Ministries, UMCOR, United Methodist Communications) and a centralized resource ecosystem (RESOURCEUMC, Find-A-Church, UMNews) that combine discipleship, mission, relief, and leadership development across 115+ countries, rooted in Wesleyan heritage and social principles.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to digital resources (FAQs, Find-A-Church, donation options, leadership resources) with ongoing, long-term impact as programs and ministries operate and scale.

Pain Points

1Difficulty finding a local United Methodist church that fits a person’s worship style or location (Find-A-Church).
2Need for practical leadership resources, guidance, and inspiration for church leaders and volunteers (Resources for Leaders, Mission & Ministry content).
3Desire to engage in social justice, health/wholeness programs, and disaster relief with a trusted organizational framework (Advocating for Justice, Promoting Health & Wholeness, UMCOR, Global Ministries).

Key Features

1Find-A-Church online directory to locate near-by United Methodist churches.
2 RESOURCEUMC: a hub for church leadership resources, tips, stories, podcasts, and ministry ideas.
3Global Ministries and UMCOR for worldwide mission, relief, and development work plus disaster response.
4News and storytelling through UM News, The Recap, and Mission Stories for ongoing engagement and inspiration.
5Donation and giving options with messaging about missions and impact.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Pastor
2Bishop

Client Results

1Discipleship formation and transformation of communities as the church states its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
2Global mission impact through partnerships in more than 115 countries, plus disaster relief and humanitarian work (UMCOR, Global Ministries).
3Access to a broad set of resources, stories, and programs that support clergy, laity, and congregations in ministry and outreach.

Competitive Advantages

1Strong global network and partner ecosystem (Global Ministries, UMCOR) enabling broad reach and impact.
2Dedicated resource and media platforms for church leadership, discipleship, and communications (RESOURCEUMC, UMNews, The Recap).
3Clear mission statement and Wesleyan heritage emphasis (Do no harm, Do good, Stay in love with God) integrated into content and programs.
4Comprehensive Find-A-Church directory and volunteer/donor engagement channels.

Key Benefits

1Discipleship formation and spiritual growth resources

2Access to global mission, relief, and development programs

3Disaster relief and humanitarian aid support via UMCOR

4Leadership, church management, and outreach resources via RESOURCEUMC

5News, case stories, and inspiration to sustain ministry and engagement

Case Studies & Success Stories

Ministry to people through pets

Case #1

Resurrection UMC highlights ministry to people through pets, including a pet food pantry and therapy animals as part of community outreach.

Church meals score touchdowns with athletes

Case #2

A church meals program supporting athletes as part of community outreach and discipleship initiatives.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A global faith-based denomination focused on making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, offering resources for individuals, congregations, and leaders, plus global mission and disaster relief programs.

Target Market

United Methodist congregations, church leaders (pastors, lay leaders), volunteers, donors, and communities seeking faith-based resources and social impact opportunities; partners in mission across the world.

Unique Value Proposition

A globally connected denomination with specialized agencies (Global Ministries, UMCOR, United Methodist Communications) and extensive leadership and congregational resources, grounded in Wesleyan theology and a strong emphasis on social justice and service.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content

Pricing Model

Donations and gifts; no product pricing is disclosed in the content

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