Tyler Street Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable John F. Kay, Ph.D. (Lead Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.tylerstreet.church/

Pastor Credentials Lead Pastor; Ph.D. in Arts and Technology, UT Dallas (2017); led congregation through 92% disaffiliation vote

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

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?

Oak Cliff (Dallas) urban GMC presence

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; 92% of members voted to disaffiliate

Strong

Assessment

Oak Cliff (south Dallas) congregation that voted 92% to disaffiliate from the UMC and joined the GMC. Lead Pastor John F. Kay holds a Ph.D. from UT Dallas and steered the church through the transition. Now part of the Mid-Texas Annual Conference of the GMC.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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