United Ministries
of Sumter County
" A light in the darkness"
About Us
The concept of the ministry started over 15 years ago. A group of concerned citizens and the Sumter Ministerial
Association saw a need. People in a crisis would knock on church doors and ask for assistance. They would end up
speaking to a church staff person or sometimes they would catch a pastor who was already stretched for time. The
church was not equipped to handle the crisis. The church had little or no background on the person and did not know if
they had been assisted somewhere else.
UMSC opens...
On January 12, 1994. We start each day
with a devotional and prayer with the
staff and volunteers, and we pray with
the clients before we do anything. We
have the ability to spend the time
necessary to hear the people. We
spend about 45 minutes with each
client. We require proper ID and are
able to verify much of our information,
and we keep accurate records. We
share Gods direction for our lives in
love. We discourage unhealthy
lifestyles and relationships. We
encourage people to be accountable by
educating them. We work with other
agencies and ministries in town, not
replace them. We are accountable to
our supporters, but first we are
accountable to GOD. We work within
the realm of grace, as our Lord and
Savior gives grace to us.
UMSC is governed...
by a thirteen member Board of
Directors. A nominating committee  
proposes candidates for membership
to the Board. A majority vote of the
persons present at a duly constituted
Commission meeting shall be
necessary to elect Board members.



UMSC Is Staffed…
By volunteers, who share God’s love
and a concern for all people. The
ministry has a paid, full-time executive
director several part time staff
members. The office is open to
clients Monday through Thursday from
9:00 am to
12:30 pm.