Our Beliefs and Values

We believe the church belongs to God and that the church is, in the words of the Apostle Paul, the body of Christ. The church is to be the physical presence of Christ in the world. As such, our primary aim is to do God’s will by being God's people. To that end, the mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world (Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2008).

Our Beliefs

At Haygood, we are Christians who are excited to be part of the United Methodist Church.

What is a United Methodist?

United Methodists are the second largest Protestant denomination in America. Methodists have played a significant role in shaping our nation, especially in the State of Georgia. You can learn more about the deep roots of Methodism in our area here.

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We are evangelical, but moderates rather than fundamentalists. We value the intellect and modern science, while at the same time looking to the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and practice. Methodists have a passionate faith with strong convictions, but we also recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues, and to do so with grace and compassion.

Methodists have been known for our emphasis on a personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We have historically valued well-informed and passionate preaching, worship that was lively, and small groups where people could grow in faith. When we join the church, we promise to uphold with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

Methodists have open hearts, and open minds--and welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Christian faith.

If you would like to know more about what it means to follow Christ, please call 404-872-9613 and ask to speak to one of our pastors or email us.

Our Values

It is our desire to honor God through our work on God's behalf. To that end, we will do the work of God with the qualities we most value: integrity, grace, excellence, relevance, authenticity, passion, humility, faith, inclusivity, commitment, joy and love.

Humility and Conviction

We recognize that certain actions could impede our ability to achieve God's purpose and vision for this church. As United Methodists and Christians we resolve we shall not: pursue ministry which is contrary to its purpose; fail to seek to be good stewards of its financial and non-financial resources; do anything in opposition to the spirit and intent of the United Methodist Book of Discipline; stray from biblical principles and scriptures; stop discerning God's vision for Haygood.