Dripping Springs Methodist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Adam Thornton (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website dsmethodist.org/

Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor since 2017; M.Div. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; M.Th. Austin Graduate School of Theology; entered Methodist ordination process in 2010

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?

Active GMC 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; listed on Mid-Texas Conference Find-a-Church

Strong

Assessment

Hill Country GMC congregation in fast-growing Dripping Springs. Senior Pastor Adam Thornton has led since 2017 and holds graduate degrees from both Austin Presbyterian Seminary and Austin Graduate School of Theology. Mid-Texas Annual Conference.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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