Cressey Road Christian Church (GMC) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Joseph Saunders

Founded Unknown

Denomination Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Service Times Sunday Worship 9:45 AM (in-person + online)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website cresseyrdcc.org/

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not explicitly mentioned on About page.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male lead pastor (Pastor Joseph Saunders).

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

Global Methodist Church per Northeast Conference map; rebranded from UMC.

Strong

Assessment

Cressey Road Christian Church in Gorham, ME (formerly Cressey Road United Methodist) is one of two confirmed Global Methodist congregations in Maine (the other being the New Hope plant in Presque Isle). Pastor Joseph Saunders leads a 9:45 AM Sunday service with online streaming. Solid Wesleyan-orthodox by GMC identity. Recommended.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched cresseyrdcc.org/aboutus on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Pastor Joseph Saunders + 81 Cressey Road Gorham ME 04038. GMC affiliation per Northeast Conference map + Christian Church rebrand from UMC.

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

[1] Live source cresseyrdcc.org/aboutus
[2] Live source northeastgmc.org/find-a-church-map/
[3] Live source gorhamtimes.com/2025-christmas-services-in-gorham/

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