The Rev. J. Bennett Guess has been named director of communications for the 1.2-million member United Church of Christ.
"Ben has amazing vision, and understands how new technologies can be harnessed to communicate the story of the United Church of Christ to the world," said Edith A. Guffey, the UCC's associate general minister. "He will build meaningful partnerships, and we are delighted that he's willing to assume this crucial role in the life of the church."
A journalist, activist and pastor for more than 20 years, Guess will forge new paths for the communication ministry of the United Church of Christ, including its ongoing Stillspeaking identity campaign.
The communications agency also includes United Church News; video production; web and emerging media; print design, production and marketing; special events; and the denomination's historic advocacy work in media justice and reform.
"In the coming years, the UCC must radically embrace new and emerging media as central to our communication strategies," said Guess. "This is a time that must be marked by creative, clever communications when the church seizes upon technological advances to proclaim the gospel and advocate for justice and peace in newer, bolder ways."
Congrats, Ben.
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