Discipleship, Doctrine and Just Ministry Commission
Our Mission
The Discipleship, Doctrine, and Just Ministry Commission serves the Global Methodist Church by equipping local churches, annual conferences, and the wider connection to live faithfully into our shared mission: to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
Our work focuses on three interconnected areas that shape the spiritual and moral life of the Church:
Discipleship
Encouraging spiritual growth and formation at every level of the Church.
We resource and encourage the ongoing spiritual growth of individuals and communities through:
- Classes, bands, and other small groups that nurture spiritual friendship and accountability
- Leadership development for pastors and lay discipleship leaders
- Liturgies and worship resources for local congregations and the general Church
- Equitable and inclusive representation in worship and discipleship settings across race, tribe, gender, and language
“A disciple is not just a learner, but a lifelong follower shaped in the image of Christ.”
Doctrine
Grounding faith in historic, Wesleyan theology.
We help increase understanding and appreciation for our doctrinal foundations by:
- Teaching and preaching the faith once delivered through the lens of the Wesleyan tradition
- Developing liturgical and theological materials consistent with our doctrinal standards
- Studying and proposing revisions to doctrinal statements where necessary
- Guiding ecumenical engagement with other Christian denominations
Just Ministry
Equipping the Church to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)
We help individuals and congregations live out the Church’s Social Witness through:
- Developing policies and training for addressing sexual harassment and misconduct
- Advocating for the full inclusion and equal participation of women, persons of color, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities in all levels of Church leadership
- Supporting cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments
- Equipping local churches to engage Scripture and historic Christian ethics in public life
“Justice is not a project of the Church — it is the practice of disciples who follow Jesus.”
Who We Are
The Commission is made up of clergy and lay leaders who bring expertise in theology, pastoral leadership, discipleship, and justice ministries from across the global connection.
Clergy
Dr. David Watson (Chair)
Dr. Luther Oconer (Vice Chair)
Dr. Tesia Mallory
Dr. Jason Vickers
Dr. Kenneth Collins
Dr. Suzanne Nicholson
Dr. Gabriela Kopas
Lay Leaders
Adu Daniel Bulus
Katherine Rohrs (Secretary)
Lou Staggs
Walter Warriner
Evelyn Ouma
Anna Vargas
If you have topics or ministry areas you would like this commission to develop resources for, please reach out to the Council at DiscipleshipComm@globalmethodist.org.
How We Work
The Commission meets throughout the year via Zoom, organizing into smaller workgroups focused on:
- Discipleship
- Doctrine
- Just Ministry
Each workgroup develops new teaching resources, training materials, and study guides for churches and conferences.
We are committed to developing content that is biblically grounded, theologically sound, and practically useful for ministry in every context.
Coming Resources
Visitors will soon be able to view and download materials from this page, including:
- White Papers – theological studies and position documents
- Training Videos – equipping pastors and lay leaders
- Teaching Materials – resources for classes, bands, and small groups
- Confession of Faith Draft – for study and feedback
Check back soon as we expand our resource library and invite feedback from across the global connection.
Get Involved
If you would like to:
- Share ideas for new discipleship or doctrinal training
- Invite Commission members to speak or teach
- Partner in developing resources for Just Ministry
Contact the Commission
DiscipleshipComm@globalmethodist.org