Cameron Merrill Named Editor of Ministry Matters

Nashville, TN – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced that Rev. Cameron Merrill has been named to the post of Ministry Matters and Leadership Resources Editor.Ministry Matters is an online source of book excerpts, articles, and reference materials for preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, serving pastors and other local church leaders.

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2021

Creative Generosity – UMCom Makes Room for UMPH

Creative Generosity – UMCom Makes Room for UMPH

Nashville, TN – The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic hit The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) with the force of crushing waves. In the last two years dramatic changes have been made to adjust to a steep decline in attendance in the churches served by Cokesbury and Abingdon Press (trade names used by UMPH).

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Oct

2021

Jeffrey R. Barnes Named Senior Executive Director of Marketing & Sales

Jeffrey R. Barnes Named Senior Executive Director of Marketing & Sales

Nashville, TN – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced today the promotion of Jeffrey R. Barnes to oversee all marketing and sales for the official publishing and distribution arm of The United Methodist Church with expected sales in 2022 of $28 million.

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Oct

2021

United Methodist Publishing House Safeguards Pensions & Announces New Address

Nashville, TN—The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced today that administration of the UMPH defined benefit pension plan will now be managed by Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath). UMPH also stated that it has established a home base for its ongoing operations located at 810 12^th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee.

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2021

UMPH Extending Permission to Use Resources for Online Worship through December 31, 2021

Nashville, July 2021 – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) is extending full permission to all churches for use of UMPH copyrighted worship materials through December 31, 2021. Due to the extraordinary challenges faced by churches and others, UMPH (Cokesbury and Abingdon Press) is assuring easy access to essential worship aids and use of the Common English Bible for online worship and studies.

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