DT Paper-Pros of Joining GMC
DT Paper-Pros of Joining GMC
The Discernment Team identified topics to educate our congregation into the current state of the
Methodist Church. One such topic is the pros of joining the Global Methodist Church if Wesley Memorial
United Methodist Church votes to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church denomination. There are
numerous resources available to educate each of us on the pros of joining the Global Methodist Church,
but the below article along with the Transitional Book of Doctrine and Disciplines of The Global
Methodist Church are excellent locations to learn more about this complex issue.
1. Orthodox Theology That Stands on Scriptural Authority
“It is a creedal church that proudly stands on the rich tradition and history of our church fathers and
mothers. Intentionally, the GMC includes as official doctrine the Nicene Creed (¶105.2), the
Apostles’ Creed (¶105.1), and the Definition of Chalcedon (¶105.3). The GMC has added the
Definition of Chalcedon adopted by the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451. The Chalcedonian
Definition cements our understanding of who Jesus is. It ensures that the GMC’s Christology will be
orthodox and clear.” (Therrell, 2022)
Jessica Nelson
Bibliography
Global Methodist Church. (2022, April 12). Retrieved from The Transitional Book of Doctrines and
Discipline The Global Methodist Church: https://globalmethodist.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/08/Transitional-Discipline.2022041271.pdf
Tennett, D. T. (2021, April 27). Timothy Tennett. Retrieved from timothytennett.com:
https://timothytennent.com/the-trust-clause-in-the-united-methodist-church/
Therrell, J. (2022, July 8). Wesleyan Covenant Association. Retrieved from wesleyancovenant.org:
https://wesleyancovenant.org/2022/07/06/ten-reasons-why-ill-join-the-global-methodist-church/
(All paragraph references are to the Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline)