Harrison Bell is the chairman of the Finance, Administration, Pensions, and Benefits Committee for the Global Methodist Church. He works alongside several capable individuals to create, implement, and oversee the operations of this global body. He’s also the pastor of a vital local church in Alabama, and one of the many minds serving on our denomination’s Connectional Council (the central organizing body). The man has the birdseye view of everything.

Rev. Bell was kind enough to sit down and visit with me about the work that has been done thus far in building out this increasingly impressive body. Despite the orientation towards minimalism, the GMC has been able to do great things at God’s initiative. The Lord has indeed been faithful. Though there have been many challenges and setbacks, all is running smoothly and the future looks bright.

Consider spending some time to learn from Harrison about the dynamics at play in faithfully serving this denomination of over 7,000 churches across the world. What are some of the structural problems that have already been built into the GMC in need of correction at next year’s General Conference in Johannesburg? What is to be said about building insurance and health insurance? What kind of financial reporting can be anticipated in the future? Harrison was gracious to attend upon these and other topics with me. I hope you’re as encouraged as I was to learn about what has transpired.

Links:

Financial Reports - https://www.globalmethodist.org/general-church-finance

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