I think one of the methodists bigger problems is they so fear dissent that they move ministers every 2 to 3 years.... So even if you get a good one, and they start to turn a church around.... POOF they are gone and replaced by someone else.....
All churches in the US are facing the same issues about membership and decline.... but the Methodists are making it doubly hard on themselves, by shifting leadership ever few years in local churches to make sure no one ever gets too loved and connected to their congregations.
All churches in the US are facing the same issues about membership and decline
Actually, that isn’t true. Evangelical churches that follow the bible closely, are seeing a rise in membership. Our church is now building it’s 3rd campus. We will hold Sunday services at 3 different locations, 3 services each. And no, we are not a mega church.