Modern Exodus: Over 1,000,000 Members in One Day

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

If you haven't subscribed, consider it. I expect more news like this in the coming weeks.

[@randysandberg5615]

I'm thankful that over 1 million could see the evilness of staying in a denomination that respects society's whims over God's Word. God is watching.

[@godiswatching2342]

Yes He is !!!😊

[@johngregory4801]

And he's smiling on them.

[@thomastessier4529]

Praise the Lord. Stand strong in the Word and DO NOT bow down to the world, we know who runs that.

[@mountainwarrior8387]

As a child I attended a Methodist Church. It was 100% on fire for God and His word. It is no longer the church that introduced me to my Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. To all UMC pastors, God WILL NOT be mocked!

[@kevinmacomber1336]

The UMC made the 'issue' the priority, not God's work. In our area, the only remaining UMC churches are the weak ones with all moving to GMC, with the exception of one that went Independent. The UMC organization, nor any non-profit organization, survive this type of financial impact. Downsizing almost always leads to bankruptcy and/or closure.

[@getworking5652]

~In the four Gospels, Jesus refers to God as Father over 165 times… I was watching the conference when two progressive UMC pastors speaking on inclusion and how they were going to monitor (police) churches to make sure they are complying also stated that the UMC will begin “Avoiding exclusively male language for God…” I find it most ironic that the progressive woke have decided not to honor God’s own preferred pronouns of ‘Heavenly Father’. Over the past four years, the progressives schemed to take over the UMC and to place their ‘god’ of progressive wokeism before Father God Almighty. They have broken the first commandment.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

“God/Godself” is commonly used by American Bishops and other progressives. It is quite odd.

[@getworking5652]

@@ChurchHistoryStories for me it shows the hypocrisy of the progressive movement. The attack on the male, especially the white male is very evident. Unfortunately for me, there are no Global Methodist churches close to me at the moment. I am without a church home after 60 years. Anyway, thank you very much for your insightful videos. Kudos for your efforts. You explain things very clearly. Peace.

[@sledawgpilot]

@@ChurchHistoryStoriesso taking His name in vain as well.

[@u2mister17]

"Amen and a woman" -Obama's first congress.

[@Paulthored]

_Christian_ by *definition,* means *_Follower of Christ._* And given that situation, I'd question how much Following was intended.

[@ccaden7539]

Good for the African Methodist church! They don't owe the UMC anything! God bless them and their decision to follow God's word and not the liberal UMC.

[@Trukwachr]

The African members were right to do so. Those in authority in the UMC dont care about traditional Bible believers or what God has to say. They are too busy focusing on what the world has to say. They totally ignored the Book of Discipline with no consequence.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

Given what America lost over 2022-2023, this one-day exodus is over 10% of the entire denomination.

[@Trukwachr]

@@ChurchHistoryStories An unfortunate blow to to the denomination for sure. My church is leaning toward the Global Methodist Church but my fear is they will meet the same demise. I think its only a matter of time.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

CS Lewis posited the idea that, given enough time, evil-spirited people will naturally gravitate towards the power of the top of an organization. So it could happen to the GMC. But, the Global Methodist Church has a built-in balance system - there is no trust clause. If the denomination takes a radical swing, there is nothing to force it to stay together artificially like the UMC. In theory, it should mean that the leadership must listen to the churches, unlike the UMC now...

[@Greiciunas1]

Sad, but not surprising.

[@deancarlsen1321]

Born and raised a Methodist. Father was a pastor. Book of Discipline was created by man. Not God. It has been changed multiples times of the years. The book does not define my relationship with God. The Bible sets that for me. Love, forgive, Grace. We didn't vote. Thought this division could have easily been avoided. This was all about the Bishops getting in a turf war. Wanting it their way. It was not our battle. It was forced on us.

[@RadarHawk52]

They didn't leave the church. The church left them.

[@blitz1346]

The people are the church. Wordly church is not of God

[@langreeves6419]

They decided hatred was such a wonderful value that they left their church.

[@notcrazy6288]

@@langreeves6419 Acknowledging the truth that marriage is, was, and will always be between men and women is not 'hatred.'

[@langreeves6419]

@@notcrazy6288 your rationalizations might make you feel less guilty about your hatred towards the creations of God. But it will only make you feel less guilty. It won't make you actually less guilty.

[@notcrazy6288]

@@langreeves6419 I'm guilty of a lot of things, but hatred towards people because of their sexual preference/orientation isn't one of them. I'm also not guilty of twisting Christianity to conform to my ideology/worldview instead of the other way around.

[@corym8358]

Not surprising. That denomination is just a feel-good social club now. It has gone the way of the Episcopalians.

[@wdwtx2.0]

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"

[@angelirohival6270]

Praise God for the church in Africa! They have conviction and courage.

[@wadeunderhile7977]

God bless the real Christians in Africa. We the Christians of this world cannot pick and choose which scripture we obey .

[@ChristopherJWeeks]

Way to go! Finally, some people taking Revelation 21:8 seriously!!!!!

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

I added links in the description to the news articles and statements. One is an English translation of the voted resolution.

[@kathyrogers2065]

Father God cannot and will not accept any church that disregards his Holiness and follows the world.

[@richardbrumbaugh6481]

God’s Church needs to stand firm against all unbiblical teachings. Read Romans chapter 6 - 8.

[@in-nomine-Iesu]

I am proud to say that the Methodist Church I grew up in left the Methodist organization here in the Gulf Coast of the United States after finding out that the Methodist organization supports things that go against the word of God. Thank you Lord God for waking up my church and separating us from the lies of the devil in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Thank you God

[@realitywins6457]

Sounds like the US UMC is really the ones that left

[@gingercake0907]

They did . Apostasy: the rejection of religious beliefs in favor of cultural norms, which can be the opposite of the religious beliefs.

[@jondear772]

It's my fervent prayer that those who took a stand for God's word, elected to leave this evil, may God bless them and grow their church.

[@tbong9293]

Amen

[@ralphbuschman3364]

God will not be mocked, his laws are not optional.

[@ontoanewlife]

I left the UMC two years ago over their promotion of immorality and disregard of the Bible. My husband stayed because he valued his relationships with his UMC friends. I currently have no church but I cling to God and the Bible. Just my little story. I am 89. My husband is 93.

[@Dryboneslive]

If you can, find a Grace Community Church around you. Most are affiliated with Grace Community Church in Southern California pastored by John McArthur. They are doctrinally sound.

[@ontoanewlife]

@@Dryboneslive Thanks so much. I will search for that church!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

quote him the verse that says come out from among them, that you do not share in her punishment etc....

[@ontoanewlife]

@@Lauren-vd4qe Wow, that is sobering!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@ontoanewlife yup!! reminds me of Lot and his family, they were told to leave the city PROMPTLY and STRONGLY!! so they didnt share in the destruction of fiery brimstone that destroyed those cities bc of their hmsxl activity. makes me think the same thing is going to happen to tel aviv eh! its the world centre of hmsxls, no wonder God allows invasion of Iz with THAT going on, similar to how God handled Iz in the OT books of josha, judges n Kings. exactly the same.

[@stanleymays2710]

Woke destroys everything it touches !

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

You're absolutely right about that. They think they are "Woke" when actually they are asleep, blinded by Satan's lies and deceptions.

[@LostsTVandRadio]

When a denomination is 'tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men' it's a joy to hear of the many faithful African Christians who know they have an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

[@cynthiabenfield9512]

It is so incredibly heart-breaking to see so many souls holding onto worldly teaching and headed for a dark eternity. Father God bless the UMC of the Ivory Coast.

[@danieldbdb]

I'm a baptist, and feel bad for the ones who agreed to break Gl 5:22-26. Praise be for the siblings who left this sinful organization and did not deny the faith.

[@Contextool-g1b]

The only growing UMC were those of the African Continent. Right move!

[@2cats24GOD]

My daughter was attending a Methodist church. Now she doesn't. It really is quite amazing to see the scriptures unfold right before our eyes. 🙏✝️❤

[@philwood9760]

I attended a baptist church growing up. I was invited to an Assy of God church. It was the first time that I could feel the presence of God in a church. Find a Spirit filled church! Get Holy Spirit filled (biblical,and yes God's word is true). Your relationship with God will be jumpstarted.

[@willcall9431]

Sins of the flesh are the most difficult to overcome. Often times it’s seen as addiction. But with gods help, prayer and from the help of the Holy Spirit all these can be overcome.

[@Vss7788]

I was waiting for this. No surprise here, I agree with them fully, so glad it happened quickly. I will be watching the link, thank you for this post!

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lewjames6688]

Same thing happened to the Anglican Church. Why can't American or Western European church leaders say "no" to wokeism? Don't people know that sexual perversion is not accepted anywhere outside of North America and the West?

[@stephenm8100]

One goes to Church to acquire a moral compass. Two steer away from self destructive behavior. And what do self destructive people do to others around them? This whole idea is self defeating.

[@qdllc]

A friend of mine is a UMC pastor who walked out on the UMC because of this.

[@aaronlambeth6605]

May God bless them for standing for what's right

[@gregb6469]

Who can blame them? The UMC has gone apostate.

[@nancym4204]

I removed my mom from the United Methodist Church that she and my dad had attended for over 50 years after she came home with a brochure advertising a group that was meeting to encourage and support transgender and gay members in their chosen lifestyle. I set up a meeting with the lead pastor, and confronted him with what the Bible had to say about such issues. He stated that his views had shifted over the years, and I realized that He no longer thought that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. I told him that Mom would no longer be attending and that he would be answerable to God for teaching heresy. The only bright side to this whole event is that my dad died in 2023 and did not live to see this terrible decline of the denomination that he belonged to most of his life.

[@AdventistHeretic]

I hope the other African methodists will see this and follow suit. The conservatives need to realize that by supporting them they are enabling them. If they take away their support they will collapse.

[@garrygraham]

The sooner the united methodists fade into history the better. God will not be mocked.

[@crosisofborg5524]

When a church embraces sin you leave that church.

[@randyosgood4729]

The United Methodists: Where finding your identity in Christ just isn't good enough.

[@glennhubbard5008]

Spot on.

[@endoftheagereality]

Obviously this is a sign of the current apostacy of the hour. Heart breaking for all who grieve concerning this. For the most part contemporary "Christendom" is unaware of the "spirit-realm" conflict that has been taking place from eternity past. Truly when fault for this will be examined, it will be placed at the feet of the "Church." To stand for "TRUTH" in any hour the cost will be, "you stand alone." - Take heart true "Men of God." You "Watchmen on the wall" blow your trumpets, and for the true "Prophets" that remain whip your tears from your eyes. Remember there is a "Remnant of the "Lord" that needs us. Blessings.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

Sadly, now I'll never be able to go to a U.S. Methodist church service. One whole denomination down the tubes.

[@johnritter5951]

Wesley himself, were he alive today, would put the United Methodist Church in the USA out of its misery. I'm glad to see that their partners in Africa agree. Not mentioned here is the fact that the same thing has happened among the Anglicans. They have told the mother church--the Church of England--that they are no longer in fellowship with it, and the Archbishop of Canterbury to be no longer acknowledged. The big picture is that all of the Protestant Mainline denominations that have gone woke over the past 40 years, are being kissed goodbye by their African and Asian partners in the Global South. It's a wonderful thing to see. Apostacy should be severed from the Church, and hung out to dry.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

I have considered doing something on GAFCON and the split in Anglicanism. In many ways, that makes the UMC split look silly in size by comparison.

[@johnritter5951]

@@ChurchHistoryStories You might consider contacting a friend of mine: The Rt Rev Benjamin Argak Kwashi, Anglican bishop (might be arch-bishop now) in Jos Nigeria. He was the president of Gafcon a couple of years ago. If you do, tell him his old friend from our Doctor of Ministry days, John Ritter, says hello.

[@ColKorn1965]

Our local church that some members of my family attended has left the UMC and changed their sign

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

Many UMC churches will change their sign, too. There is nothing in their Book of Discipline that says a church must use the logo or even have “United Methorist” in their church name.

[@kellyjohna]

Expect blessings for Church in Ivory Coast !

[@winnon992]

I bunch more are going to follow I’m sure. This is Dammed in the Bible !

[@cmwHisArtist]

God bless them.

[@davidhynd4435]

May God bless them for standing firm against a tide of evil and ungodliness. The Bible is very clear about God's judgement in regard to homosexuality and sexual immorality generally. Just because our Godless society says it's OK to be gay does not make it true. God is unchanging. What was sin yesterday will still be sin tomorrow.

[@bonniegettingthrumyday2866]

Yes we did- we are now Global Methodist Church- to heck with United

[@pravoslavn]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ! Been there, done that. They will be far better off to get away from the crazies in the UMC/America.

[@EricDaMAJ]

It amazes me that in a short time African Christians may be launching missionary work in the US to bring Christianity to our benighted shores.

[@michaelhouck8985]

The pews in many UMC congregations Stateside will have plenty more room as well.

[@marybethdeitrich1012]

I never felt the coexist stuff the ministers tried to sneak into the services. I now home church my grandboys until they make biblical sense again

[@reconty2133]

I was confirmed in the UMC and I am embarrassed for those who’ve been left behind. Such a sad state of affairs. Jesus is coming back!

[@stanley917]

The US UMC doesn't care.

[@gingercake0907]

Who cares if they care? They are not God almighty.

[@ontoanewlife]

We have the same church then. Thanks for telling me. I makes me feel supported.

[@ontoanewlife]

Thank you, Lauran. That is a powerful analogy and gives me the courage to never look back!

[@michellecox6251]

Praying for this brave people! Blessings on all their heads. From Kansas USA!

[@diannaanderson]

Huzzah to our African brothers and sisters! God and His Christ will continue to bless you and the Holy Spirit will guide you.

[@potatoheadpokemario1931]

Based Africa

[@googoo-gjoob]

if GOD says its a sin...... your opinion doesnt matter

[@langreeves6419]

Absolutely. And their hatred is sinful. They are doing the opposite of Jesus. Glad they weren't able to corrupt the entire UMC. Often the people wanting to hate others end up controlling a church. But in this case, the church is still holding fast to the Word of God, while those desiring to sinfully hate people have left the church.

[@CallidusVelox]

@@langreeves6419 God says homosexuality is also a sin. Your opinion doesn't matter.

[@langreeves6419]

@@CallidusVelox YOU aren't God. YOU says it's a sin. Quit pretending you're God.

[@CallidusVelox]

@@langreeves6419 I am very much not God. These aren't my words. God said it's a sin. Read your bible.

[@langreeves6419]

@CallidusVelox been reading it for over 50 years. Study, meditate and memorize. Your opinion that it's a sin does not matter. Your claim that you speak for God also doesn't matter.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Bravo..... They are Standing Firm on God's Holy Word 🙏 1 John 2:3-11 🪶 ✨

[@mikescarlett3186]

I would to!

[@medicbabe2ID]

I'm glad my Sainted Mother isn't here to see what her beloved church has become. My Dad never was really into religion after being force-fed the Baptist church by his God-fearing mom (going to a movie in his day was enough to send you straight to Brimstone Lake), and really only went to church because Mom did. He has good friends of 30 years from the congregation but no longer attends. When an entire religion changes God's word to fit the current thing, it's counterfeit and an abomination.

[@johnstow5613]

What makes your dad despise religion?

[@powerdog242]

God Bless our Ivorian Methodist brethren!

[@SeanVplayer]

The UMC would rather please men than please God!

[@gregcollins3404]

Sola Scriptura used to be the basis of protestant churches....

[@fredphilippi8388]

On the human sexuality issue, one may run but cannot hide. Split and form a new denomination if you wish, but this issue will catch up with you wherever you go.

[@sombra6153]

The UMC had already been in decline in the mid 90s when I was as active as I’ve ever been. It was coming down from the top, so to speak with the conferences taking decidedly marxist and possibly pagan positions on other issues, both constitutional and social. No effort made to even cite scripture to justify the stances. Furthermore, little efforts to support pastors who clashed with building committees when trying to uphold Christian doctrine, but full support for pastors getting caught doing things their mothers and grandmothers would have been embarrassed to hear them doing. The US UMC has sent a lot of money and mission efforts to Africa. Glad to see the African believers, who may have a longer historical Christian legacy that the US, decided the blessings came from God and have chosen to honor Him before anything else.

[@StaerkungFuerMeineBrueder]

Thank you very much for this video, may you have a great rest of the day!

[@Danko_Sekulic]

Please, dear Africa, SAVE Christianity! Not just Methodism and Anglicanism but Roman Catholicism too!

[@cjextreme]

Yeah🎉🎉🎉🎉 what amazing people! For all they have been through recently, this proves they still know the difference between a hawk and a handsaw! Bless this country with peace soon!

[@andreweveritt3829]

Not surprised.

[@johnhouser3673]

They could all attend our church, Ard Community Baptist, where Gods Word is preached and studied in order to correct our living for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless you

[@cynthiablagg3690]

Bravo for them. At least they know what the Bible says about these matters.

[@Dirkkkkk]

yeah in America they started ordaining reverends who looked like female Guy Fieri’s. I left 20yrs ago. It’s a shame. John Wesley would be flummoxed.

[@richdorak1547]

God bless these faithful brothers and sisters ! ( USA )

[@davewinch7677]

Separating the sheep from the goats, we are in the last days.

[@Zomfoo]

Excellent!

[@ForeclosureGhost]

Oh Lord, my God, have mercy on these lost souls.

[@MavHunter20XX]

When state dictates to church; no longer separated.

[@garydurandt4260]

Tell me how does the African church see that it is wrong and against God's word, but the others don't, can they not read the word of God?

[@TDC7594]

IMO, other 'churches' that succumb to the darkness of this world do not follow the Bible - or use it as no more than a source of uncontroversial, non-judgemental Sunday scriptures - are therefore perfectly fine with disobeying and abandoning its commands.

[@sheilah4525]

I was raised Methodist. I am glad I gave up on that when I grew up.

[@pkmcnett5649]

Good for them! May God bless them!

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

amen.. great

[@suzannemartin6817]

Bravo !

[@buckpr7395]

They should consider talks with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

I could start a second channel: Methodist Satire.

[@Lando_P1]

We’ve had a full house every Sunday since the change. Donations have quadrupled. I’m not worried about the overseas congregations that have been propped up by our American financial support for years.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

I'm not worried about them either. They'll be fine. However, I am worried about the dishonest actions the General Conference of the UMC took to get its way, and the reputation of Christ.

[@DanH-ui8oh]

The big scandal is that so few UM churches have left in the US to join the Global Methodist Church. Considering that the majority of US UM churches have under 50 active members, you'd think more would leave instead of dying a slow death

[@paulsmodels]

Judgement must first begin in the house of God.

[@roygord1]

It is a pity that labels such as “conservative “ and “liberal” are given to debates, discussions around fundamental truths, the natural law. Surely it is simply a matter of teaching, not politics?

[@jimmyjackson2361]

Good for them!

[@drmichaelshea]

Apparently the Methodists have disregarded Isaiah 29:13.

[@drmichaelshea]

@Packhorse-bh8qn I’ve often wondered about those verses. Remember that Paul was a conservative Jew, a Pharisee 2100 years ago and he was a product of his time. Personally, I believe that it is right and proper for men and women to have different roles and functions, but value does not depend on sex. Perhaps, if I were a prophet, I would knows God’s opinion about it, but I’m not and I don’t. What I do know is that there is an insidiously progressive tendency for churches to ignore the nature of Him whom they profess to worship in favor of societal idolatry.

[@BellaCroyda]

Good for them.

[@nickc7320]

There, ivorians are truly honorable and Godly.

[@joeblow2580]

Went 2 Sundays. Enjoyed the Sermon. Heard what they did. NEVER go back.

[@philmiska7295]

Come Out that ye be not partakers of her sins and plagues. The last message of mercy in the Bible.

[@jmholmes98]

Excellent

[@KevinHale-vq2xr]

Sad but UMC has been far from God for years. But glad the faithful has moved on. Watch it now deteriorate quickly.

[@TopSpeedTommy]

Since when does anyone need to vote to leave a particular group. As an individual, I go where i go and participate in groups that are Aligned with God. I dont need a denomination, I need Jesus. I certainly dont need a group vote to decide where my attention and support are directed.

[@WayneSmith-zx3tf]

PRAISE GOD!!

[@edwardjenkins5421]

What I'd be interested in is if the Ivory coast conference joins the Global Methodists.

[@ChurchHistoryStories]

I would be surprised if that announcement came quickly. It could happen, however, as the Global Methodists do allow for far easier disaffiliation if things go south.

[@beegirl1385]

Bravo