Bulverde Methodist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ralph Mann (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.bulverdemc.org/

Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor; nearly 40 years pastoral ministry; Texas-born and -raised

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox per GMC Book of Doctrines

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy per GMC

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Wesleyan Arminian

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

GMC traditional Methodist structure

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

GMC connectional polity

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify expository vs topical

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Bulverde-area Hill Country growth

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

GMC alignment = orthodox sexual ethics post-2022

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

GMC; church council unanimously voted Oct 2022 to begin discernment, completed disaffiliation

Strong

Assessment

Hill Country (north of San Antonio) Methodist congregation whose church council voted unanimously in October 2022 to begin discerning disaffiliation, ultimately joining the GMC's Mid-Texas Annual Conference. Senior Pastor Ralph Mann brings nearly 40 years of pastoral experience.

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

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