To gain an overview of what’s going on in the UMC and why churches are splitting, we encourage you to start here by watching these sermons from former UMC pastors. These were the sermons given to their UMC congregations at the beginning of their discernment periods back in January 2023. Lyman Methodist and Mount Horeb Methodist both voted to leave the denomination and have each joined the Global Methodist Church.
Discernment Sermons
Erik Grayson – Lyman Methodist January 8, 2023 (Begins at 34:23)
Michael Turner – Advent UMC January 15, 2023
Jeff Kersey – Mt Horeb Methodist January 8, 2023
Jody Flowers – Chapin Christian Community Church (formerly UMC) February 26, 2023
How Did the UMC Get Here? – History of General Conference Actions – Blog by Josh McClendon
Overview
Rob Renfroe does an excellent job of giving a history of the UMC, explaining the issues currently going on in the denomination, and what the future looks like in his video series. Rob Renfroe is with the Global Methodist Church. His videos are very informative, but we are in no way attempting to endorse or suggest the GMC at this time.
Rob Renfroe video series:
Video 1 – The United Methodist Church is Divided and Dividing
Video 2 – Our Differences Regarding the Bible
Video 3 – Our Differences Regarding Jesus
Video 4 – Our Differences Regarding Sexuality
Video 5 – Why Its Time for Traditionalists to Leave
Other helpful links
The Institute on Religion and Democracy Blog
What do United Methodists Believe About the Bible? – David Watson
UMC Background
To familiarize yourself with what the UMC currently believes, use the links below to view the current doctrines, vows, etc. The only one of these that could possibly change is the statement on human sexuality. The problem is that the current UMC leadership is not upholding these vows, and there is no accountability for such actions.