Welcome to our Resources page — your hub for essential forms, tools, policies, and training materials to support the life and mission of our church community. Below you will find recorded teachings, ministry trainings, and helpful tools to equip leaders and members alike. Also checkout our VA GMC YouTube channel for additional VA GMC videos.
The Global Methodist Church welcomes clergy and congregations who desire to join a movement rooted in scriptural holiness, connectional support, and a shared mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you are a clergy member seeking transfer or ordination, or a local church looking to become part of the Global Methodist Church, this page provides access to the necessary application forms and guidance. The application process includes spiritual and doctrinal affirmations, background checks, and appropriate references, ensuring alignment with the Church’s beliefs and practices. These application links are for U.S. applicants only. If you are applying from outside the United States, please email applications@globalmethodist.org for further instructions.
To join the Global Methodist Church, the following motion must be adopted by a simple majority at a congregational meeting: “I move that _____________ Church become a member congregation of the Global Methodist Church, that it affirms and endorses the doctrinal standards (Part One), Social Witness (Part Two), and church governance of the Global Methodist Church as set forth in its Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline, and agrees to be accountable to such standards, witness, and governance. Our leadership and trustees are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this motion.” A person authorized by the church must then complete and submit a digital church application. As part of completing the digital church application, you must upload the minutes of the meeting at which the motion above was adopted. Church applications can only be submitted using the digital church application. If you have questions about the church application process, please email applications@globalmethodist.org.
Pay your connectional giving by mail? If so here is the form that should accompany your check
An in-depth study of Christian theology and how to defend the faith. You will gain a robust understanding of historical theology, systematic theology, and apologetics. Many Christians only have a superficial understanding of their faith. This course will equip you with the knowledge, concepts, and confidence to understand, communicate, and defend the Church’s theology and beliefs. Learn about early church leaders, their influence, and their teaching Grasp how Christian history shaped the expression of our beliefs Understand key Christian doctrines Develop categories and language to describe God and His work in new ways Understand how to identify and defeat heresies Identify the foundational beliefs of different religions and how to respond
Discover the content and structure of all 66 books of the Bible. Taught by seminary professors at an accessible level. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the whole Bible from start to finish. Over this course, you will learn one or more books of the Bible–its message, structure, key points, and how it relates to other books. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the Bible than most pastors! Learn all 66 books of the Bible in detail Grasp the message of each books and see the themes present throughout the whole Bible Gain clear, easy-to-communicate points about biblical books that you can share with others Discover the richness and complexity of the Bible as you see it within its 1500-year context Learn about how ancient culture adds meaning and depth to the Bible Understand more fully God’s will for the Church and for your life
To stay faithful over a lifetime of ministry, everyone needs a regular tune-up! Whether you’ve been pastoring two years or twenty, this course will refresh your spirit and refine your ministry. Focus areas include preaching, theology, and personal growth. Experienced pastors will act as coaches, along with plenty of opportunities to interact and learn from your peers. Schedule your tune-up today. Instructors include Dr. Carolyn Moore, Bishop in the Global Methodist Church and founding pastor of Mosaic Church in Georgia; Rev. Shane Bishop, Senior Pastor of Christ Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois; Dr. Andy Miller III, president and professor of preaching at WBS, and Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer, academic dean and professor of theology at WBS. Six weeks. Live via Zoom, Tuesday nights 6-8 p.m. Central. Starts Sept. 2, 2025.
Know Your Community, Serve with Purpose The Global Methodist Church has partnered with MissionInsite, a leading demographic and analytics platform, to help churches in the US better understand and engage their communities. Through this partnership, eligible churches and conferences have free access to powerful data tools that reveal population trends, lifestyle patterns, and ministry opportunities in their surrounding areas. MissionInsite equips local churches across the US to answer key questions like “Who lives around us?” and “How can we serve them effectively?” By offering deep insight into community needs, this resource empowers pastors and leaders to make informed, mission-driven decisions as they seek to make disciples and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.
MinistrySafe and the Global Methodist Church are working together to protect children from sexual abuse. As of June 1, 2023, a new Agreement between GMC and MinistrySafe gives all GMC ministries access to MinistrySafe Membership and Resources at no cost to the GMC ministry.
The GMC has prepared a branded PowerPoint to be used by our conference and our local churches. Download the PowerPoint today!
Our Brand Book provides visual and messaging guidelines to ensure a unified and consistent voice across all church communications.
Since 1967, Good News Magazine has served as a classical evangelical Wesleyan voice—publishing insightful articles, perspective news, and resources that champion scriptural Christianity, renewal, and reform. Now under the stewardship of the John Wesley Institute, the site preserves its rich archive and continues to resource churches through digital editions, thoughtful commentary, and a legacy of faithful theological witness
The John Wesley Institute is an online hub for Wesleyan scholarship and formation, serving churches across Methodist, Anglican, Holiness, and Pentecostal traditions. Through books, videos, teaching fellowships, regional “Schools of Methodism,” and the continued publication of Good News Magazine, it equips leaders and congregations with accessible resources to strengthen faith and discipleship.