Statement from Pastor Paul Lawler, Senior Pastor of Christ Methodist Church of Memphis

Statement from Pastor Paul Lawler, Senior Pastor of Christ Methodist Church of Memphis

Christ Methodist Church is embracing a bold five-year vision — gathering in embodied worship while being sent on mission locally and globally. Discover how we’re pursuing revival, making disciples, and planting churches from Memphis to the nations.

How is Christ Church planting 30 new organic churches in Asia and North Africa? Discover the strategy behind the mission, the role of every believer, and how discipleship fuels church multiplication even in areas where persecution is high.

Join us in daily prayer for our Christ Methodist mission team serving in Liberia, from August 16-25, 2025.

Join us in daily prayer for our Christ Methodist mission team serving in Bidi Bidi, Uganda, from July 19 to August 1, 2025. Follow along with Scripture, lift up each team member by name, and intercede for their work, safety, and impact among refugees.

The Christ Methodist family has adopted a new series of God-honoring goals that flow from our mission and vision. As we pursue our new goals, a new series of initiatives will roll out in the coming months.

It’s not enough to look the part; we have to live it out. These new goals aren’t for staff or leaders—they’re for all of us. They push us beyond comfort and keep us dependent on the Spirit.

Rev. Dr. Bill Bouknight Shares a Letter to the Christ Methodist congregation for the 70th Anniversary.

Rev. Dr. Steve Dodson Shares a Letter to the Christ Methodist congregation for the 70th Anniversary.

Rev. Dr. Shane Stanford Shares a Letter to the Christ Methodist congregation for the 70th Anniversary.

Rev. Dr. Maxie Dunnam Shares a Letter to the Christ Methodist congregation for the 70th Anniversary.

Seventy years in, Christ Methodist Church is stepping into a new era. But this rebrand isn’t about fonts or colors—it’s about vision, mission, and reaching the next generation with clarity, courage, and Christ at the center.

What started in a Memphis movie theater became something no one could have scripted. On June 22, Christ Church isn't just celebrating—it's stepping boldly into what's next.

Global Methodist leadership is asking that each local church to do their part in Christianity through Methodism becoming a movement again. As a faith family, here’s a brief overview of what we are doing to be a church that plants churches in the future.

What if true community isn't just about connection but confession, commitment, and Christ at the center? This blog explores the difference between treating people like commodities and embracing them as companions on the journey of grace.

This blog shares a Q&A with Pastor Paul Lawler regarding the Global Methodist Church.

What if prayer isn’t just something you do but the atmosphere you live in? Discover the kind of worship that doesn’t end when the music stops and the kind of prayer that keeps you grounded when life shakes your foundation.

Is it possible to follow Jesus without submitting to Scripture? Discover how God’s Word protects, convicts, and transforms—and why drifting from it may be easier than you think.

Living faith is fueled by conviction and evidence, moving beyond passive belief into active trust in God’s promises. True faith is not about risk or emotion but the assurance that God will fulfill what He has promised.