Together, moving into a bright future.

What We Believe…

Mississippi Methodism.  Envisioning a traditional and orthodox future for Methodism in Mississippi. 

+ We are traditionally orthodox, Wesleyan, and Methodist.

+ We affirm Scripture as the primary source and authority for Christian doctrine, the true rule and guide for faith and practice.

+ We desire for the Mississippi Conference to emerge intact from the separation drama.

+ We desire for Mississippi Methodism to include all who will faithfully live in covenant together regarding our doctrine, our polity, and our shared ministry.

+ We desire for Mississippi Methodism to be broader than the WCA, include all traditionally orthodox individuals and congregations who will covenant together in ministry.

+ We are dedicated to being hospitable and welcoming to all. 

+ We are devoted to respecting and reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of our state and our Conference.

+ We wholeheartedly affirm the equal role of women and men in ministry and in church leadership.

+ We affirm the Church’s historical orthodox understandings of sexuality and marriage.

+ We want to be connected with like-minded, common-ground Methodists—locally, regionally, and globally.

+ We commit be a socially redemptive, culturally transforming expression of the Gospel.

+ We highly value our local pastors, rural congregations, and small membership churches.

+ We commit to be gracious to churches, laypersons, and clergypersons who pursue a different vision.