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Renewal Global Methodist Church

8624 W Sweetwater Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381
GMC plant in Peoria AZ (West Valley)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Dirk Ellis
Founded GMC plant in West Valley Phoenix metro
Denomination GMC
Service Times Sundays 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website westernstatesgmc.com/find-a-church/
Pastor Credentials Doctorate (D.Min. or equivalent — title 'Dr.' confirmed)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
GMC affirms historic Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
GMC affirms inspiration and authority of Scripture.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated.
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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 by polity. Dr. Dirk Ellis (male pastor).
GMC complementarian by polity. Male pastor Dr. Dirk Ellis.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Dr. Dirk Ellis (male) is pastor.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Wesleyan preaching tradition.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
West Valley Phoenix metro Wesleyan ministry.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative Wesleyan posture.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
GMC Western States Provisional Conference.
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Assessment
Renewal GMC is a Global Methodist Church plant in Peoria, AZ, in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro. Pastor Dr. Dirk Ellis leads worship Sundays at 10:30am.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source westernstatesgmc.com/find-a-church/

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