Since its inception, God’s Spirit has enlivened the Methodist movement. In the 1720s John and Charles Wesley and friends at Oxford University met together to deepen their Christian faith through daily, practical spiritual disciplines. Derided by others as a “new sect of Methodists” for their “methodical” ways of practicing the faith and holding one another accountable to it, the small group embraced the insult and persevered in their fellowship. And so they and the millions who followed after them have ever since been known as “the people called Methodists.”

The Global Methodist Church officially launched on May 1, 2022, formed by faithful Christians seeking to preserve the doctrinal integrity of the historic Christian faith—especially the authority of Scripture—and to offer a vibrant witness to the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the Wesleyan tradition, the Global Methodist Church emphasizes scriptural holiness, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the life-changing grace of God available to all. We believe in making disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. From its inception, the Church has operated in a transitional season, prayerfully preparing for its first Convening General Conference, held in September 2024. That gathering marked a pivotal step in establishing our governance and global mission.

Our church is guided by the Book of Doctrines and Discipline, which outlines our core beliefs, connectional structure, and practices. It is a living document that will continue to grow and mature as the Church grows. The Global Methodist Church exists to spread scriptural holiness across the globe and to carry forward the faith once delivered to the saints.