The Global Methodist Church, a conservative alternative to the thoroughly embattled and progressively captured United Methodist Church, announced this week that more than 7,000 member churches have joined their denomination.
Five months ago they announced they had 6000 churches, growing by a thousand and reaching a milestone that few thought possible just a few years ago.
The Global Methodist Church was formed as a direct result of the UMC’s acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage, which conservative churches found untenable. Launched in 2022 with only two dozen churches, thousands of churches followed and sought union.
It wasn’t without its difficulties, however. Many churches were forced to jump through hoops to leave the UMC with their property, assets, and church buildings. Some faced million-dollar exit fees, others were told they would have to surrender their buildings to depart, and some did not receive clear exit terms and deadlines, making it impossible to split amicably.
The new denomination shared on Facebook:
While we’re glad the Global Methodist Church has parted ways with the UMC over legitimate theological differences, it’s worth noting that the GMC is not without its progressive streak, allowing women to be fully ordained to the highest levels of leadership.
