Learning More About the GMC

     If you’re new to the Global Methodist Church this article speaks about its history and beliefs.  The GMC is one of the newest branches on the Methodist family tree, and while its story is just beginning, its roots run deep.
    Where did the GMC come from?  It’s story begins with a moment of decision.  For years, the United Methodist Church (one of the world’s largest Protestant denominations) wrestled with big questions about faith and biblical authority.  For many, these weren’t just theological debates; they were questions about the very soul of the church.  On May 1, 2022, the Global Methodist Church officially launched, gathering together churches and individuals who wanted to stay closely tethered to what they saw as the historic, Wesleyan tradition that emphasizing scriptural holiness and the work of the Holy Spirit.  This wasn’t a decision made overnight.  It was the result of years of prayer, discussion, and collaboration among various Methodist groups.  The first body to join the GMC was the Bulgaria Provisional Annual Conference.  The second was our own Mid-Texas Annual Conference.
    What does the GMC believe?  At its heart, the Global Methodist Church is committed to the basics of Christian faith as taught by John Wesley, Methodism’s founder, and the historic church.  The GMC’s convictions are straightforward: Jesus Christ is Lord, the Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative word, and the Holy Spirit is alive and at work in the church and the world.
    Salvation, in the GMC’s view, is a gift—God’s grace received through faith in Jesus Christ, not by anything we can achieve on our own.  The church teaches that faith should lead to transformation, both personally and socially: growing in holiness, loving God, and loving neighbors in practical ways.
    The GMC practices two sacraments, baptism and Holy Communion, as vital means of experiencing God’s grace.  And, in keeping with its commitment to both tradition and inclusion, the church welcomes both women and men as pastors and leaders at all levels.  The mission is simple but bold: to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
    How is the GMC Organized?  If you’re familiar with Methodist structure, you’ll find the GMC both familiar and refreshingly streamlined.  Methodists have always believed in being “connectional”—that is, churches aren’t meant to stand alone, but to support and hold one another accountable.
    While the GMC upholds this connectional model, it’s built with a leaner structure than you’ll find in some older denominations.  Local churches have more autonomy and say in their own ministry, but they’re still linked together for shared mission and oversight.  Each congregation organizes itself through councils and committees, much like other Methodist churches.
    On the larger scale, the GMC is led by bishops and a Connectional Council, which guides the church between its big, denomination-wide meetings. The church’s guiding document, the Book of Doctrines and Discipline, spells out its beliefs and practices but is designed to be flexible as the church grows and learns.
    As of 2026, the GMC already includes over 7,000 churches and 4,500 pastors worldwide—a remarkable start for a movement so young.

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