The Global Methodist Church, a theologically conservative denomination formed in 2022 as an alternative to the United Methodist Church, has announced it now includes more than 7,000 member congregations worldwide.
In a statement shared online, the GMC said the milestone reflects more than numerical growth. “This moment reminds us that growth isn’t just measured in numbers — it’s found in repentance, renewal, and lives being transformed by Jesus Christ,” the denomination stated. “As Wesleyans, we are called to holiness of heart and life.”
GMC Bishop Mark J. Webb described the expansion as evidence of “the faithfulness of God and the willingness of His people to boldly follow the Holy Spirit’s leading.” He added, “Each congregation is a living witness to the transforming power of Jesus Christ… We remain steadfast in our calling to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to spread scriptural holiness across the globe.”
The GMC was launched amid longstanding debate within the United Methodist Church over policies concerning same-sex unions and the ordination of noncelibate homosexuals. While attempts to amend the UMC’s Book of Discipline had failed for years, divisions intensified, leading to widespread disaffiliations.
After pandemic-related delays to the UMC General Conference, organizers moved forward with forming the GMC in May 2022. Thousands of congregations subsequently voted to leave the UMC, with many joining the new denomination.
By early 2024, the GMC reported over 4,200 congregations, later surpassing 6,000 in October. The latest announcement marks another significant increase as debates over doctrine and church governance continue to reshape Methodism globally.
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