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The Methodist Church

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission. It does this through; Worship, Learning & Caring, Service and Evangelism.

The Church exists to help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care

  • What church activities help us most to deepen our faith in God?
  • How effective are our small groups, in linking faith to everyday life?
  • How do we learn about the challenges of Christian life today from churches elsewhere in Britain and the wider world?
  • Are there peripheral activities we should stop, to make time for our training and learning needs?
  • What activities make it easy for others to join us? What links do we have with groups using our premises?
  • What do we expect from our pastors? What do we expect from one another by way of support and care? Do we notice or care about those who drift away or leave?

The Church exists to make more followers of Jesus Christ

  • How do we develop friendly attitudes towards everyone we meet?
  • Do we have a clear message? Are the words we use straightforward and meaningful to those outside the Church?
  • What attracts others to the Christian faith? Are there initiatives we could take to present our convictions? Can we do this with Christians of other denominations? Where should the focus be – on church premises, or in the community?
  • How can we learn about effective witness from Christians in other cultures?
  • What can we do to make our premises more welcoming?
  • Should we consider planting a new congregation in this locality?