Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Global Methodist Church (GMC)
Service Times
See website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Senior Pastor since April 7, 2025; succeeded Dr. Joe McKechnie who led congregation through 2023 GMC transition
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 in North Georgia
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; congregation voted 87-13 to disaffiliate July 2023; ratified Nov 2023
Strong
Assessment
East Cobb Marietta congregation that voted 87-13 in July 2023 to disaffiliate and joined the GMC after the North Georgia Conference ratified the decision in November 2023. Dr. Joe McKechnie led the transition; Rev. John D. Schultz Jr. became Senior Pastor in April 2025. Now part of the North Georgia GMC.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
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Pastor Signatures & Affiliations
[Orthodox-aligned signatures]
Public statement signatures and organizational affiliations of this church's named pastors. "People is policy" — these are evidence-weighted signals about doctrinal trajectory, not the sole determinant of any rating.
Dallas Statement (Social Justice & Gospel)
Rev. John D. Schultz Jr.
Source: statementonsocialjustice.com — hover for details
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
520 Casteel Road, Marietta, GA 30064
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