Methodist Polity Flashcards
Nature of church
One
Holy
Catholic/universal
Apostolic
Nature of Methodist Church
Connectional
Mission of the Church
To make disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world
The Great Commission
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I’ve commanded you”
How do we carry out our mission?
Proclaim the gospel
Baptize and make professions of faith
Nurture thru worship, sacraments, other means of grace
Live as servants of Christ by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, freeing the oppressed.
Seek, welcome, gather persons into the body of Christ
Primary characteristics of UMC
Discipline
Connection
How is our church organized?
3 Branches:
Legislative Conferences (clergy and Lay)
Judicial
Episcopal (Bishops) or Executive