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Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Hanfield Global Methodist Church

Marion, IN 46952
GMC — Large Indiana Congregation, Unvisited
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Curtis Banker (Senior Pastor since August 2018)
Founded Disaffiliated UMC Dec 1 2022; joined GMC
Denomination GMC
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.hanfield.org
Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
GMC orthodox Trinitarian.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
GMC inerrantist confession.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Wesleyan-Arminian.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
GMC complementarian; male senior pastor.
Male senior pastor; GMC complementarian polity.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Verify elder structure.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify on church site.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
GMC Great Commission orientation.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify locally.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Great Lakes Annual Conference.
Caution
Assessment
Marion IN — average attendance ~960 pre-disaffiliation; one of the larger GMC churches in IN. Pastor Curtis Banker.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source hanfield.org/about
  2. [2] Live source hanfield.org/great-lakes-provisional-annual-conference

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