Quick Facts
Founded
1869
Denomination
Global Methodist Church (GMC)
Service Times
See website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Senior Pastor since 2016; M.Div. and D.Min.; Methodist pastor since June 1987
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
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; SC conference disaffiliation 2023
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Assessment
Upstate SC congregation founded 1869, celebrated 150 years of ministry in 2019. Senior Pastor Dr. Webb Belangia has led since 2016 and brings nearly 40 years of Methodist ordained ministry. Now a constituent congregation of the GMC South Carolina Annual Conference. Associate Rev. Dick Herd was appointed alongside Belangia in 2016.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
100 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662
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