Megachurch to Pay $13.1 Million to Leave the Denomination
(Christian Headlines) A Georgia megachurch with at least 10,000 members will pay $13.1 million to leave the United Methodist Church (UMC) denomination and become independent.
Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta will keep its property and assets after an agreement ended litigation between the church and the UMC North Georgia Conference. The agreement was approved in Cobb County Superior Court on June 3.
“God has moved mightily on behalf of Mt. Bethel,” Mt. Bethel Church leaders said in a statement.
“We are thankful that we have reached a settlement with the Trustees of the North Georgia Conference that puts an end to the litigation and enables us to move forward in faith as an independent church. We praise God for His provision and offer gratitude for all the parties involved in reaching this peaceful resolution,” they added.
“We extend abundant thanks to our members, faith community, and partners who have been praying for a God-honoring outcome.”
The settlement agreement states that the church will “cease all use” of the terms “United” and “United Methodist.” The church will also no longer use the Cross & Flame insignia or “any intellectual property of the United Methodist Church.” Any signs containing…to continue reading click here.
Editor’s Note. This article was written by Christopher Eyte and published at Christian Headlines.
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