As Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church’s life and witness. To fulfill this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. Read More
The Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. Read More
CHURCH AND SOCIETY
TAKING AN ACTIVE STANCE IN SOCIETY IS NOTHING NEW FOR METHODISTS
We are a denomination involved with people's lives, with political and social struggles, combining personal and social piety. Read More
We are a denomination involved with people's lives, with political and social struggles, combining personal and social piety. Read More
DISCIPLESHIP
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S LOVE AND GRACE
The Christian faith is grounded in the love and grace of God, experienced through Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Read More
The Christian faith is grounded in the love and grace of God, experienced through Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Read More
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations. Read More
MISSION AND MINISTRY
WE HAVE A MISSION TO MAKE DISCIPLES
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. Read More
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. Read More