(23.01.2009) Hubert Kogel (42) is the new teamleader Communications & Media as well as the spokesperson of the United Evangelical Mission (UEM). In his team there are Brunhild von Local (print editor), Anja Cours (events) and Ramona Hedtmann (photo editor). Kogel is reporting directly to Dr Fidon Mwombeki, the general secretary of the UEM. After his studies of theology Kogel was working as a freelance journalist. Since 1997 he was doing public relations within the automotive industry.

The United Evangelical Mission is an international communion of 34 churches in Africa, Asia and Germany, and the v Bodelschwingh Institutions Bethel. Its administrative office is in Wuppertal, Germany. The UEM also has regional offices in Africa (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania), Asia (Medan, Indonesia) and Germany (Wuppertal). From the very beginning, the UEM followed a holistic and inclusive approach to mission, endeavouring not only to preach the Gospel, but also to support and improve diaconic and medical services, access to education for the people and to promote justice, peace and integrity of creation.