Join Rev. Ron McDougald and the warm, thoughtful congregation of a Global Methodist Church in this engaging and deeply scriptural Bible study session recorded on December 10, 2025.
In Week 12 of the "Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist" series, we dive into three foundational questions from the catechism (Questions 27–29):
- Do we believe in the church?
- What constitutes the true church?
- What is the church?
Using powerful passages such as John 10, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4–5, 1 Peter 2, Revelation 5, and Acts 2:42–47, the group explores:
- The church as the universal body of Christ — Jews and Gentiles, all nations, tribes, and tongues called together by the Good Shepherd
- The church is people, not a building or a membership roll
- Why holiness, obedience, humility, and submission to Christ are the true marks of the church
- The danger of clanishness, self-righteousness, and confusing institutional membership with genuine discipleship
- How the early church in Acts lived in radical community, devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer
- Practical discussions on membership, active vs. inactive believers, welcoming newcomers, and why God (not us) builds His church
This session is filled with honest conversation, laughter, personal stories, and a passionate call to live out what it truly means to be the church today — a called, redeemed, obedient, and welcoming people who reflect the love of Jesus to the world.
Perfect for anyone exploring Wesleyan theology, the Global Methodist Church, or simply wanting a fresh, biblical understanding of “the church” in 2025.
