UMR Communications helps conference communicators STRENGTHEN. effectively.
The Iowa Conference strengthens its connection—among its churches, with other annual conferences and beyond—with a variety of services from UMR Communications. Leaders of the Iowa Conference receive a special Iowa Conference edition of the United Methodist Reporter. The outer section tells stories of mission and ministry in Iowa; the inside section informs people of the diverse ministries of the United Methodist Church throughout the U.S. and the world. Leaders of the Iowa Conference often contribute to the content of the Reporter, extending the voice of Iowa across the connection. In addition, UMR Communications supports various ministries in Iowa by printing and mailing customized products to targeted constituents throughout the conference. UMR also supports the ministries of the Iowa Conference with its print–on–demand capabilities. Staff members in the Iowa Conference communications office can easily order business cards online. UMR prints and ships the cards at a price that is competitive with local printers, with the added bonus of convenience and unmatched service.	The Iowa Conference relies on UMR Communications to reach across the connection through the United Methodist Reporter and a variety of customized products.