Beliefs, Values, Mission

Mission of Burkhead United Methodist Church

It is the mission of Burkhead United Methodist Church to be an open, committed, caring community of followers of Jesus Christ who…

Witness to the faith by offering God’s love and grace to all people,
Nurture people in their growth as Christian disciples in a place of safety and refuge where everyone is accepted and respected, and
Empower persons to reach out to the world through service in mission

… all to the glorification of God.

Questions about Disaffiliation? Check out the information shared by Ask The UMC. Check out the website at https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc–series-is-the-umc-really.

Please ask our pastor, Julie O’Neal, if you have any questions about items that are issues for you within Burkhead, within our Western North Carolina Conference, or within the United Methodist Church in general. Be in touch! Church office: 336-765-6590 extn 2; Julie’s Cell: 336-929-6001

Our UMC Beliefs

The United Methodist Church is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens doors and opens minds through active engagement with our world.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as “practical divinity” has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.
We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage.

Our Christian Roots

United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. Read more about our Christian roots.

Our Wesleyan Heritage

John Wesley and the early Methodists emphasized Christian living, putting faith and love into action. Read more about our Wesleyan heritage.

Reflecting on Our Faith

Faith is the basic orientation and commitment of our whole being—a matter of heart and soul. Read more about the essentials of a Christian life.

Foundational Documents

Several sources form the foundation of doctrine for United Methodists. Read more about our foundational documents.

Mission & Ministry

Why does the church exist? According to Matthew’s Gospel, the risen Christ made it clear: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” (28:19-20). Based on this “Great Commission,” our United Methodist Church has stated its purpose: “The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Read more about the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church.

Church & Society

The United Methodist Church believes God’s love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people’s lives to risk interpreting God’s love, to take a stand, and to call each of us into a response. Read more about the church and society.

Discipleship

Theology is not just about God. It is also about us. We live out of our understanding of who we are in relationship to God, to one another, and to the world. Read more about discipleship.