Christ Methodist Church of Auburn — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Tony McCullough (Senior Minister)

Founded 2023 (congregation formed after joining GMC and calling Dr. McCullough)

Denomination Global Methodist Church

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM (Traditional), 10:00 AM (Sunday School), 11:00 AM (Contemporary)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website christmethodistauburn.com

Pastor Credentials Dr. (Doctorate); first senior minister called after congregation joined Global Methodist Church

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

GMC affirms Trinitarian Wesleyan orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

GMC Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline affirms biblical authority.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Ministry link confirmed in navigation; specific Thursday 6:45 AM study not reverified in this fetch but ministry area exists.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Wesleyan salvation by grace through faith; Arminian free-grace framework.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

GMC ordination policy varies by annual conference; some ordain women as elders. Verify Alabama-Florida-West Georgia Conference stance.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Dr. Tony McCullough (Senior Minister) + Pastor Emeritus Brother George Mathison confirmed on homepage; Amanda Hinson handles membership (admin role). No female pastors visible on homepage; 'Our Team' page not loaded.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Traditional Methodist expository/topical blend; verify on-site.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Weekly worship volunteers transform school gym into worship space 5 AM Sundays; active disciple-making focus.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Formed out of UMC exit specifically to preserve orthodox teaching on marriage and sexuality.

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Accountability Structure

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

Global Methodist Church — the conservative Wesleyan denomination formed 2022 from UMC traditional exit.

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Assessment

Christ Methodist Church of Auburn is a post-2022 Global Methodist plant, having voted to join the GMC and called Dr. Tony McCullough as their first senior minister in 2023. Nearly 700 members stood together at their first membership vows ceremony. The congregation currently gathers at the Greystone Office and Ministry Center while actively exploring permanent building options. As a GMC church, they affirm orthodox Wesleyan theology, traditional marriage, and the historic Christian faith — the specific reasons the GMC separated from the progressive UMC. Male lead pastor, active men's Bible study, and children's ministry make this a strong Methodist option for the Auburn area. The one caution flag is that the GMC's Alabama-Florida-West Georgia Conference ordination stance on women as elders should be verified; GMC varies by conference. Overall a green-eligible, solidly orthodox Wesleyan church worth further on-the-ground review.