Born out of a desire to uphold biblical authority and orthodox Christian faith, the Global Methodist Church is a new denomination with deep historical roots. In this conversation, Pastor Jeff Cranston sits down with Reverend Scott Pattison to explore the history and formation of the Global Methodist Church. Reverend Scott shares his personal journey through the United Methodist Church, the challenges that led to the Global Methodist formation, and the vision for this new movement in modern Methodism.

🎉 P.S. Don’t miss Part 2 next week as we dive deeper into what worship and church life look like inside the Global Methodist Church!

Here’s What We Discussed:

00:00 – Meet Reverend Scott Pattison
Reverend Scott shares his background growing up in a Methodist parsonage, his early call to ministry, and his 40-year journey serving churches of all sizes.

02:58 – Reverend Scott’s Early Faith Journey
From growing up in church to a decisive moment at summer camp, Reverend Scott recounts how his faith became deeply personal and led him into full-time Christian ministry.

05:58 – History Within the United Methodist Church
The historical merger that formed the United Methodist Church in 1968, and how Reverend Scott’s service spanned decades within its evolving structure.

07:48 – The Formation of the Global Methodist Church
Why the Global Methodist Church was created in 2022 after decades of failed reform efforts within the United Methodist Church, centering on biblical authority and orthodoxy.

12:53 – Building the Great Lakes Conference
The rapid growth from four initial churches to a multi-state conference (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin) and the structure that was developed to support it.

16:45 – Reviving the Methodist Movement
The new denomination’s commitment to returning to core Methodist principles: strong biblical faithfulness, vital congregations, global mission focus, and avoiding institutional drift.

18:50 – Biblical Authority as the Central Issue
How differences over the authority of Scripture, not merely social issues, created an irreparable divide within the United Methodist Church, leading to the formation of a new movement.

21:02 – The Role of Hymnody and Experience in Methodist Theology
How Charles Wesley’s hymns express the Methodist emphasis on not just correct doctrine but also the personal experience of justifying and sanctifying grace.

Key Quote:
"Correct doctrine informs behavior, but faith must also be experienced—not just known." – Reverend Scott Pattison

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