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Tangu kuanzishwa kwake, Roho wa Mungu ameimarisha harakati za Methodisti. Katika miaka ya 1720 John na Charles Wesley na marafiki katika Chuo Kikuu cha Oxford walikutana pamoja ili kuimarisha imani yao ya Kikristo kupitia taaluma za kila siku za kiroho. Wakidharauliwa na wengine kama "dhehebu jipya la Wamethodisn" kwa njia zao za "mbinu" za kutenda imani na kuwajibishana, kikundi kidogo kilikumbatia matusi na kuvumilia katika ushirika wao. Na hivyo wao na mamilioni waliowafuata wamewahi kujulikana kama "watu walioitwa Wamethodisa."

In that spirit, this Book of Doctrines and Discipline of the Global Methodist Church is intended to serve as a resource for all who wish to join in a “methodical,” practical, and warm- hearted pursuit of loving God and serving others as Jesus’ disciples in the world. Beginning with confessions rooted in Scripture and shaped by the great teaching of the Church universal, the Book of Doctrines and Discipline provides the essential structure for the Global Methodist Church from its official launch on May 1, 2022. It is offered with the prayer that it will help guide us in a new season of the church’s life as we make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.

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The Book of Doctrines and Discipline was updated effective April 30, 2024, to amend the following provision of the BD&D for the reasons stated:

  • Part One (¶¶101-109) was amended to address changes recommended by the Transitional Commission on Discipleship, Doctrine, and Just Ministry.
  • ¶¶ 312, 313, 314, 316, and 321 were amended to enhance the church’s teachings on the sacraments.
  • ¶350.2 was amended to mandate annual conferences to determine the criteria for chartering a new local church.
  • ¶ 403.1 was amended to remove two words in the definition of the Order of Deacons.
  • ¶ 417.6 was amended to place compensation for maternity and paternity leave in the discretion of the local church provided that such a decision is consistent with local law.

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