Discernment Resources
Additional Information
General Statement:
The following represents varied and diverse sources of information. It is not intended to be a single reference listing. All TFUMC congregants are encouraged to gather information personally in order to make educated decisions.
Reading Material:
Disaffiliation Information
Discernment Flow Chart
Discernment Guidelines for Study
Resources from Local Churches:
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Discernment
Vestavia Hills UMC Resource Library (PDF)
Asbury United Methodist Church Discernment
Trinity United Methodist Church Discernment
VIDEOS
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Global Methodist Church Gathering
May 7, 2023 at Clearbranch
GMC Bishop Scott Jones
Video 1: January 22, 2023 | Vaughn Stafford - Global Methodist
Video 2: February 5, 2023 | Nathan Carden - Independent Methodist
Video 3: March 5, 2023 | Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett - United Methodist
Rev. Rob Renfroe - YouTube Playlist
Rev. Rob Renfroe explains the current divisions within the United Methodist Church and discusses how Traditionalist Methodists should navigate future decisions.
Adam Hamilton - YouTube Playlist
WE ARE PROUD OF BE UMC
Adam Hamilton responds to Rev. Rob Renfroe.