UMC Next Vows to Resist Traditional Plan, Reform Methodism

600 Leaders from the UMC, including our very own Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy, met in Kansas to discuss what is next for the UMC after the passing of the Traditional Plan. The group decided on four principles that will guide the U.S. United Methodist Church’s going forward:

Four Commitments of UMCNext

We believe these commitments are essential to a hope-filled future for the global Methodist
movement as we make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world:

1. We long to be passionate followers of Jesus Christ, committed to a Wesleyan vision of
Christianity, anchored in scripture and informed by tradition, experience and reason as we
live a life of personal piety and social holiness.

2. We commit to resist evil, injustice and oppression in all forms and toward all people and
build a church which affirms the full participation of all ages, nations, races, classes,
cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

3. We reject the Traditional Plan approved at General Conference 2019 as inconsistent with
the gospel of Jesus Christ and will resist its implementation.

4. We will work to eliminate discriminatory language and the restrictions and penalties in the
Discipline regarding LGBTQ persons. We affirm the sacred worth of LGBTQ persons,
celebrate their gifts, and commit to being in ministry together.

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