Web Verified
Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Springfield Methodist Church

901 Colorado Street, Springfield, CO 81073
GMC congregation in southeast Colorado (Baca County)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Javin Keaton
Founded Continuing GMC congregation post-UMC disaffiliation
Denomination GMC
Service Times Sundays 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website springfieldmethodist.org
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
GMC affirms historic Christology.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
GMC affirms inspiration and authority of Scripture.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated.
Strong
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 complementarian by polity. Javin Keaton (male pastor).
GMC complementarian by polity. Male pastor Javin Keaton.
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Javin Keaton (male) is pastor.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Wesleyan preaching tradition.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Rural southeast Colorado ministry (Baca County).
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative Wesleyan posture.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
GMC Heartland Conference (Colorado / SW Kansas district).
Strong
Assessment
Springfield Methodist Church is a continuing GMC congregation in rural southeast Colorado (Baca County). Pastor Javin Keaton leads worship Sundays at 11am.
#gmc#co#springfield#rural#global-methodist#heartland-conference
Visit Their Website ← Back to Church Directory
Sources & Evidence

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.

  1. [1] Live source springfieldmethodist.org
  2. [2] Live source heartlandgmc.org/groups/springfield-methodist-church/

Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
← Return to Full Church Directory