“We are preparing for the launch of a new Methodist church in the aftermath of General Conference 2020.”

“Wesleyan Covenant Association leaders say a breakup of The United Methodist Church is necessary and inevitable, and they want to be ready….’We see the Wesleyan Covenant Association as a bridge to this new church,” said the Rev. Keith Boyette, WCA president.” - Church Leaders

Discussion

I am wondering from the article whether the traditionalists know they are a minority, and the die is cast that they will need to either leave with a decent deal or just get shown the door. We could be talking about some horrendous issues for UMC churches in developing countries as their support—financial and spiritual—is cut off.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.