Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Various
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Free Methodist
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
FM Articles of Religion Trinitarian.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
FM affirms scripture authority; not Chicago-level inerrancy language.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Wesleyan-Arminian — free will, entire sanctification; within orthodox bounds but not Reformed.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Free Methodist Church ordains women to pastoral ministry; egalitarian polity — red per rubric.
Free Methodist Church ordains women; egalitarian polity.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on inspected page.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Becoming rooted together in Jesus' — generic; verify gospel-mission centrality.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Free Methodist Church USA — 150+ year history; confessional accountability via FM Articles.
Strong
Assessment
Spring Arbor FMC near Spring Arbor University. Historic Free Methodist congregation.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Rebrand noted. FM ordains women — egalitarian. | URL research: Spring Arbor Free Methodist rebranded as 'The Arbor Church'; 120 E Main St, Spring Arbor MI
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.
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[1] Live source
arborchurch.org
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[2] Live source
fmcnorthmich.org/free-methodist-foundation-fmf/
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
Spring Arbor, MI
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