Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI)
UMI Sunday School curriculum and Precepts for Living
Age-graded Bible study curriculum from preschool to adult, written for the African American church, including the annual Precepts for Living commentary and digital kids' studies. A free curriculum sampler PDF lets a church or small group preview the material before ordering.
Why this is listed
Site and statement of faith confirmed on 2026-10-24: Trinity, Scripture inspired and without error in the originals, salvation by grace through faith not works. UMI has published for Black churches since 1970; materials are sold, with a free sampler linked from the home page.
How to start
- Open urbanministries.com (opens an external site) and read what Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI) says about itself before you read anything else.
- Confirm the cost and level fit: paid, introductory, over weekly rhythm.
- Note the tradition — Broadly evangelical. It will shape what you are taught, and that is worth knowing going in.
- Put the first session in your calendar now. The gap between reading about study and doing it is a calendar entry.
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Free Bible Commentary (Bible Lessons International)
Bible Lessons International (Dr. Bob Utley)
Verse-by-verse study guides on every book of the Bible in text, audio and video, written to help ordinary readers interpret a passage in its context before turning to others' conclusions. Includes a seminar on how to interpret the Bible and translations into Spanish and many other languages.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Online
- Format
- Study · Intermediate
Last verified October 24, 2026
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Man in the Mirror Bible Study
Man in the Mirror
More than fifty multi-week video Bible study series for men, taught by Patrick Morley, Brett Clemmer and guests, on books of the Bible and on manhood, marriage, fathering, work and money. Episodes are released on YouTube and as a podcast, so a small group can watch together or a man can follow along alone.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- Weekly rhythm
- Where
- Online
- Format
- Study · Introductory
Last verified October 24, 2026
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Seeking Him: a 12-week study on personal revival
Revive Our Hearts
A 12-week study by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Tim Grissom on humility, repentance, holiness, obedience, forgiveness and the Spirit-filled life, built for women's small groups. Each week has a free online video, a podcast season, worksheets and group materials; the book and video sets are sold.
- Cost
- Varies
- Time
- Months
- Where
- Online
- Format
- Study · Introductory
Last verified October 24, 2026
Put it into practice
Places doing this work that you could join. From New Grain; the picks change each day.
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Youth for Christ Campus Life - Willmar
Youth for Christ Campus Life - Willmar
Youth for Christ middle and high school outreach in Willmar. Supported by Living Hope Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Willmar, Minnesota, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ
Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ
Campus Life clubs and teen centers for young people in Fresno and Madera counties. Supported by The Well Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Pine Valley Camp
Pine Valley Camp
Christian summer camp in Ellwood City for children and teens; uses volunteers. Supported by North Way Christian Community.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
