Communications

Martha Taylor, Director of Communications

Patrick Shownes, Communications Coordinator


Martha Taylor
Director of Communications
501.324.8005
877.646.1816
mtaylor@arumc.org

Patrick W. Shownes
Communications Coordinator
501.324.8006
877.646.1816
pshownes@arumc.org

Amy Forbus
Editor, Arkansas United Methodist
501.324.8037
877.646.1816
aforbus@arumc.org

The Communications staff provide resources and support to conference, district and local church leaders through print, audio & video, and digital communications and by networking with people and groups involved in communications ministry.  Some examples are:

  • www.arumc.org – resources for pastors, local church communicators, and conference and district board and committee members
  • Arkansas United Methodist newspaper – published 16 times per year in print and digital formats
  • Arkansas Email network - daily messages sent to network subscribers
  • Weekly Enews in Review and Events Updates
  • Local church communicator's network 
  • Igniting Ministry media grants and outreach campaigns
  • Welcoming & inviting local church certification
  • Resources and support for website, internet and technology questions

Training opportunities:

  • Internet technology
  • Welcoming & inviting, available on-line, face-to-face or through independent study
  • Communications, marketing and branding
  • Working with news reporters and spokesperson training
  • Public relations and successfully promoting special events

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