The historic Christian faith, as its documented holy scripture, offers a transforming relationship with the living God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. It cannot be replaced, reinvented or re-written by modern individuals who seek to make her or his own version of personal truth, morality, and understanding of righteousness.

Considered one of the earliest the documents written by early followers of Jesus; the Apostles’ Creed is crafted in the form of a confessional statement of Christian belief. This creed has withstood the test of time, as it outlines what it means to be a Christian in one of the simplest and yet meaningful forms.

The Articles of Religion are the official, historic doctrinal statements of Methodism, as abridged by John Wesley.

Rev. Mark Sorensen

As we perceive our future together at The Woodlands Methodist Church, I can’t help but lean into God’s promises and provision found throughout scripture, and honestly, throughout our 44-year history as a congregation. It’s one of the most engaging stories in all of Methodism.

Rev. Rob Renfroe

I never thought I would be anything other than a United Methodist. So, it’s not easy for me to think about disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church and joining something new.

Dr. Bob Hayes

The influence that this denomination has had upon me and my family is incalculable. It has birthed several ministers, beginning in 1901; Methodist related schools and universities have educated the second and third generation of my extended family; all my secondary learning was obtained at institutions that were begun by the Methodist Church.

Dr. Edmund W. Robb III

Over the past 54 years, the UMC’s bureaucracy has significantly grown while its membership has been in steady decline — from approximately 11 million members at inception in 1968 to approximately 6 million members today.

Rev. Daniel Lumpee

I was 11 years old, sitting in my mom’s Town and Country minivan. We had just begun searching for a new church home after our small United Methodist church in a Fort Worth suburb closed its doors. That church meant the world to my family.

Rev. Susan Kent

We are constantly having to assess and determine what is real. In a world of fake news and relative truths, we have to know how to spot a counterfeit. It's even harder being a parent trying to talk with our children and our family members about identifying what is true and what is false.

Rev. Brent Parker

Seven years ago, when I was invited to join the pastoral team here at The Woodlands Methodist Church, I wanted to be sure that The United Methodist Church was the place for me. I had never been a Methodist and was only slightly familiar with their doctrine, polity and history.

Rev. Pierce Drake

I believe they are ready because they seem both grounded and agile in today’s volatile, post-Christian culture. They have been a generation heavily challenged on their faith, their beliefs and where they stand, from day one. But before I jump in too far, let me say this: our church’s young adults are not a “magic generation” for having all the answers.

Dr. Stew Grant

I am full of hope because we are taking a stand against those who would pursue cultural appropriation rather than Christ. By disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church, we can simply be ourselves: called, transformed, and serving Jesus. Our leadership has taken a very patient, loving stand for truth for the past four decades.