GMC Men’s Ministry Reports Major Reforms, National Growth and Five-Year Vision in Liberia
The Men’s Ministry of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Liberia has recorded significant progress in reorganizing its national structure, strengthening fellowship, and promoting biblical values since the formation of the emerging denomination, according to a comprehensive report presented to church leaders.
Speaking on behalf of the GMC Men and collaborating Methodist Churches, the National Coordinator of the Men’s Ministry Johnson Kumeh said the movement began eight months ago when men voluntarily offered their services to support the Global Methodist Church in Liberia, following their refusal to accept doctrines they described as unbiblical, including homosexuality and other vices.
The coordinator was elected during the July 2025 Convening Conference of the Grain Coast Annual Conference and mandated to reorganize men’s organizations that exited the United Methodist Church, establish a functioning national body with a constitution, develop a five-year strategic plan, and ensure the ministry is grounded in scriptural holiness and biblical lifestyle.
As part of the reorganization process, the National Men Organization’s administration was fully constituted during its first National Assembly held from January 29 to February 1, 2026, at Ebenezer Global Methodist Church on Lynch Street, Monrovia. Several officers were endorsed and inducted by the Annual Conference Chancellor, following recommendations from a “Seek and Search” committee.
The report noted that the revival of the Men’s Ministry officially began in April 2025 with meetings in Montserrado and later expanded to Nimba, Bong, Grand Bassa, River Gee, Grand Kru, and other counties. These engagements brought together clergy and lay men, resulting in unified decisions on membership, recognition of service, and the establishment of district and circuit structures across Liberia.
On governance, the coordinator announced that the Men’s Ministry has successfully adopted its first National Constitution and Financial Policy. The documents, drafted and reviewed by experienced clergy and lay leaders, now provide a legal and administrative framework for the organization’s operations nationwide.
In addition, a five-year strategic plan has been approved by the Connectional Council of the Grain Coast Annual Conference. The plan focuses on human capacity development, economic sustainability, spirituality and discipleship, and ecumenical collaboration, with an implementation budget of US$118,000 beginning in 2026.
“Our goal is to build an organization firmly rooted in scriptural holiness and biblical living,” the National Coordinator said. “We are already seeing encouraging changes, with more men participating in Bible studies and becoming actively involved in church life, and we pray this commitment continues to grow.”
Despite the progress, the report highlighted challenges including weak planning skills, limited knowledge of parliamentary procedures, low understanding of church structures, and inadequate fundraising strategies. To address these gaps, the Men’s Ministry has outlined regional trainings and quarterly meetings for 2026, alongside plans to celebrate Wesleyan Men’s Month in November and launch a national sustainability initiative
