United Methodist Men

What United Methodist Men does

United Methodist Men (UMM), formally the General Commission on United Methodist Men (GCUMM), is a non-profit program ministry of The United Methodist Church headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating globally through chartered church organizations. Founded in 1972, UMM supports men's ministry and scouting ministries worldwide with the stated mission of helping men and scouts meet, know, and serve Jesus Christ, organized around three core components — The Man, The Ministry, The Mission — and four advocacy pillars: Dismantling Racism, Domestic Violence Prevention, Hunger Relief, and Mentoring Leaders.

The organization's product portfolio includes Men's Ministry Resources (individual, group, and full-church programs), Scouting Ministry support including chartering and leadership training aligned with Scouting America, an Awards & Certifications recognition program, the United Men's Ministry mobile app, the Camp Is My Parish platform, the A Man Must Stand book series, a church chartering program, and the UMM Store e-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary — a standard content, communication, and e-commerce platform built around a WordPress-based website, email newsletter, Facebook (GCUMM) and Instagram (ummen_96) channels, and a mobile app — with no disclosed AI, machine learning, or proprietary technology stack.

Revenue mechanics rely on two streams: recurring donations from individuals, churches, and supporters as the primary funding source, and one-time merchandise sales through the e-commerce storefront with items such as United T-shirts priced at $18-$20. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer outreach via the website, phone ((615) 340-7145), email, and social media; event-driven engagement through the annual National Men's & Scouting Gathering and Scout Sunday observances; and a church-based chartering program that recruits volunteer leaders and establishes local UMM units within United Methodist congregations. The organization also maintains a strategic partnership with Scouting America, leveraging the fact that faith-based organizations sponsor 42% of Scouting America's nearly 40,000 units.

Name

United Methodist Men

Legal name

United Methodist Men

Website

https://gcumm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Methodist Men (GCUMM) is a Nashville-based non-profit program ministry of The United Methodist Church that provides men's ministry resources, scouting ministry support, advocacy programs, and branded merchandise to chartered churches and members worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Men's ministry resources
• Scouting ministry
• Church leadership training
• Religious nonprofit services
• Discipleship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, churches, and supporters to fund ministry operations and outreach programs.
2. Merchandise Sales: The UMM Store sells branded merchandise including clothing items such as t-shirts ranging from $18-$20, generating revenue from individual consumers and church groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Methodist Men (officially the General Commission on United Methodist Men / GCUMM) operates as a program ministry of The United Methodist Church, providing men's and scouting ministry resources, leadership training, advocacy programs, and a branded merchandise store. The organization equips chartered church organizations to help men and scouts around the world meet, know, and serve Jesus Christ through discipleship pathways, servant leadership development, and faith-based scouting.

Product overview

United Methodist Men operates as a program ministry of The United Methodist Church offering a comprehensive suite of men's ministry and scouting ministry resources. The organization provides Men's Ministry Resources for individual, group, and full church use, alongside Scouting Ministry support including chartering and leadership training. Additional offerings include the UMM Store for branded merchandise, the United Men's Ministry App for mobile access, the Camp Is My Parish platform for camp-based ministry, the A Man Must Stand book series for spiritual development, an Awards & Certifications program for recognition, and chartering services for churches to establish UMM units. The organization focuses on three core advocacy areas: Dismantling Racism, Domestic Violence Prevention, Hunger Relief, and Mentoring Leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Ministry Resources Resources, training, and programs designed to assist men in their faith journey, including individual, group, and full church resources for men in United Methodist Churches.
• Scouting Ministry Resources and support for scouting ministries within United Methodist Churches, including chartering units and leadership training for youth programs aligned with Scouting America.
• UMM Store (Branded Merchandise) Online retail store offering branded merchandise including clothing items such as the United T-shirt priced $18.00-$20.00.
• Charter a UMM Program Program enabling churches to officially charter United Methodist Men units with associated resources, training, and support.
• Awards & Certifications Program Recognition program for achievements in men's ministry and scouting ministry at various levels for churches and individuals.
• United Men's Ministry App Standalone mobile application providing resources and tools for men's ministry on the go.
• Camp Is My Parish Platform Online platform and resources for camp-based ministry programs.
• A Man Must Stand Book Series Published book series supporting men's spiritual growth and discipleship.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Scouting AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Methodist Men supports Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) through chartered church organizations. Faith-based organizations, including United Methodist churches, sponsor 42% of Scouting America's nearly 40,000 units. The partnership provides values-based scouting opportunities for youth through faith communities.
• The United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMM is the official General Commission on United Methodist Men, a program ministry of The United Methodist Church. The organization operates as the denominational agency responsible for men's ministry and scouting ministries worldwide.
• United Methodist Churches (Chartered Organizations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal United Methodist churches serve as chartered partners that establish and support UMM groups and scouting units within their congregations, providing local ministry infrastructure and volunteer leadership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Promise Keepers: Interdenominational Christian men's ministry focused on discipleship, men's events, and spiritual leadership. Directly comparable to UMM in mission (equipping men as Christian disciples), event-driven engagement model, and donor-funded nonprofit structure.
• Lutheran Men in Mission: Men's ministry arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offering men's ministry resources, gatherings, and scouting partnerships. Most direct denominational peer to UMM in structure, programs, and faith-based scouting affiliation.

Others

• Young Life: Faith-based youth ministry organization with nationwide volunteer networks, donor funding, and partnerships with local churches. Comparable as a faith-based youth-focused organization leveraging church networks and donor-supported programs, with overlap in scouting-adjacent youth ministry.
• World Vision: Large Christian humanitarian and advocacy nonprofit with global reach, donor-funded operations, and hunger-relief programming. Comparable in faith-based advocacy model (Hunger Relief aligns with UMM's pillars) and global donor-funded nonprofit operations, though broader in scope.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Faith-affiliated nonprofit housing ministry with strong volunteer mobilization and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit leveraging church networks for program delivery and donor engagement.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Churches: Ecumenical Christian organization coordinating ministry programs across denominations. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit coordinating programs, advocacy, and member-church engagement across a wide church network.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal organization providing men's ministry, faith-based community programs, insurance, and charitable outreach. Comparable to UMM as a large faith-based men's service organization with global membership, national programs, and a structured advocacy mission.

Emerging players

• Baptist State Convention Men's Ministries: Various Baptist men's ministry networks providing men's discipleship and missions programs. Comparable as faith-based men's ministry competitors with similar target audience and volunteer-led local-chapter model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GCUMM
• Instagraminstagram.com/ummen_96
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strength-for-service-to-god-and-country

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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