Who We Are UMI is the largest African American Christian media firm serving tens of thousands of churches and numerous denominations with published resources and digital media content. The company was founded in 1970 in Chicago and today has customers throughout the nation and around the world. Our Mission We are called of God to create, produce, and distribute quality Christian education 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. UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) creates and distributes culture changing media content to the African American community UMI is the largest African American Christian media and content provider with over 45 years serving this community UMI is a privately held independent firm serving Christian congregations and many denominations throughout the world UMI produces over 100 different products including apps, books (digital/print), magazines, bible studies, videos, music, teaching resources and more