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Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Asbury Church Madison

6101 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
GMC — Unvisited, Needs Local Evaluation
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Harold Zimmick (Senior Pastor); Paul Yoder (Associate); Ryan Wieland (Youth)
Founded Disaffiliated UMC 2023; joined GMC
Denomination GMC
Service Times Sunday 9 AM Traditional, 10:30 AM Contemporary
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.asburymadison.com
Pastor Credentials GMC affiliated
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
GMC orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
GMC inerrantist.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Wesleyan-Arminian.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male senior pastor + male associates; GMC complementarian polity.
Male pastors; GMC complementarian polity.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Verify elder structure.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify on church site.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
GMC Great Commission.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify locally; Madison is progressive city, congregation may be counter-cultural.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Great Lakes Annual Conference.
Caution
Assessment
Madison WI GMC; first major university-city GMC plant. Pastor Harold Zimmick.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source asburymadison.com/aboutus
  2. [2] Live source asburymadison.com/team

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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