The Global Methodist Church, a theologically conservative breakaway denomination, has set May 1 as its official start date. However, it will take time for any potential separations from The United Methodist Church to take place.
Framing the denomination’s situation as a “split” suggests the church is dividing into two groups. In reality, churches are instead splintering in a variety of directions.
Magnolia Avenue United Methodist focuses on community outreach as its new pastor fights to revive the once-thriving church, which shut down after its building was condemned.
The Wesleyan Covenant Association Florida Chapter met at one of the churches the district superintendent supervises, but turned him and his wife away, saying the discussion was only for those planning to leave The United Methodist Church.
