Description
We are called of God to create, produce, and distribute quality educational products; to deliver exemplary customer service; and to provide quality Christian educational services, which will empower God’s people, especially within the Black community, to evangelize, disciple, and equip people for serving Christ, His kingdom, and church.
History
Dr. Melvin E. Banks, Sr., founded UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) in 1970 in the basement of the family home. Today, under his leadership, the company has grown to become the largest independent African American-owned and operated religious publisher. UMI materials include Sunday School curriculum, Annual Commentaries, Vacation Bible School resources, books, videos, and music, online resources, ebooks, social media sites and group, and digital downloads and now digital apps.