Amy Forbus Named Editor of Arkansas United Methodist
05-26-2010May 26, 2010
Amy Forbus of Carrollton, Texas, has been named editor of the Arkansas United Methodist, the official newspaper of the United Methodist Church in Arkansas. Currently the digital community builder for the United Methodist Reporter in Dallas, Forbus has 14 years of writing, marketing communications and United Methodist ministry experience. She will join the conference ministry team in August.“We are excited to have Amy as the editor for the Arkansas United Methodist,” said Martha Taylor, Director of Communications for the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. “Amy is coming home to the Arkansas Conference. A Hendrix graduate and lifelong United Methodist, she brings excellent writing skills and expertise in new media that will strengthen Conference communications today and in the future.”
Forbus, a Hot Springs native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Hendrix in 1996. She began her career as a writer and account executive at advertising and technology agencies in Dallas. She worked for Leadership Network in Dallas, a church innovation and growth organization, and served as coordinator of program ministries at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Carrollton before joining theUnited Methodist Reporter staff.
“Amy rose to the top from a pool of several very qualified candidates,” said Roy Smith, Director of Connectional Ministries. “Her skill as a writer and reporter and her knowledge of the church at the local, conference and general levels is unmatched.”
Forbus’ expertise in both print and digital media will be extremely valuable as the conference engages a wide variety of audiences, Taylor added.
Forbus will succeed Heather Hahn, who has taken a position with United Methodist Communications in Nashville, Tenn.
The Arkansas Conference communications team is led by Taylor and includes Forbus and communications coordinator Patrick Shownes.
Arkansas United Methodist story ideas, news and information or questions may be directed to Martha Taylor, mtaylor@arumc.org, 501.324.8005 until Forbus joins the staff in early August.
The Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church represents 132,000 members in 697 United Methodist congregations throughout the state. The mission of United Methodists in Arkansas is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Four areas of focus for United Methodists are starting new congregations, developing leadership, engaging in ministry with the poor and improving global health by eradicating malaria, HIV and tuberculosis. For more information, visit www.arumc.org.
