Abstract
The United Methodist Church is on the verge of what is expected to be a primarily two-way schism. But the denomination is already rather divided between seven main sub-churches: the global regions of Africa, Europe, and the Philippines, and the four main ideological factions within the United States (American traditionalists, the genuine Methodist middle, institutionalist liberals, and liberationist progressives). Each of these subchurches has important internal divisions, but also distinct characteristics setting them apart. Recognizing the particular features of each is crucial for understanding how the coming schism will impact and is being prepared for by different United Methodists.
DOI
10.7252/Journal.01.2021S.06
Recommended Citation
Lomperis, John
(2021)
"The Seven Churches of United Methodism, Revisited,"
The Asbury Theological Journal:
Vol. 76:
No.
1, p. 82-108.
Available at:
https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol76/iss1/7
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