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Global Methodist Church

Also known as: GMC

A conservative Wesleyan denomination launched in the twenty-first century, largely through congregations and clergy departing the United Methodist Church.

DenominationInside historic Nicene ChristianityClose with important differences

60-second overview

A conservative Wesleyan denomination launched in the twenty-first century, largely through congregations and clergy departing the United Methodist Church.

History and identity

The GMC identifies with historic Christian orthodoxy, Wesleyan doctrine, scriptural holiness, the Articles of Religion, and the Confession of Faith. It uses bishops and connectional structures, practices infant and believer baptism, and emphasizes mission and accountable discipleship.

Core teachings and practices

  • Conservative Wesleyan doctrine.
  • Connectional polity with bishops.
  • Infant and adult baptism.
  • Emphasis on scriptural holiness.

Variation across churches

Moderate variation within the group

What it shares with the Reformed Baptist Base Beliefs

This group is within historic Nicene Christianity, with broad agreement on the Triune God and Jesus Christ’s full deity and humanity. Other important differences may still remain.

Important differences from the Reformed Baptist Base Beliefs

GMC shares historic Christian orthodoxy, Protestant scriptural authority, salvation through Christ, and justification by faith. Wesleyan soteriology, infant baptism, sacramental theology, and connectional polity remain important differences, but they do not replace the shared core.

How it relates to historic Nicene Christianity

Inside historic Nicene Christianity

This group is within historic Nicene Christianity.

Boundary guide
Important distinctions
  • The Global Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church are separate Methodist denominations.
Related groups
Methodist/Wesleyan TraditionMethodist/Wesleyan TraditionThe United Methodist ChurchChurch of the Nazarene

Sources

The group’s own sources come first, followed by outside context and the guide’s comparison.

  1. Global Methodist Church — Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline / What We Believe
    VerifiedOfficial doctrine
  2. Global Methodist Church — Catechism
    VerifiedOfficial doctrine
  3. Global Methodist Church — Our Beliefs & Governance
    VerifiedOfficial doctrine
  4. Global Methodist Church — Doctrinal Standards: Articles of Religion and Confession of Faith
    VerifiedOfficial doctrine