The United Methodist Church has lost 20% of U.S. congregations in schism over LGBTQ rules

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4. Probably only 15% of members. Often the smaller churches

Some of the real estate transfers, but it is complicated.

The small UMC church of my youth is one of those leaving. My brother told me that it had become dominated by "holy roller" types from a neighboring area. More of the Whitfield types vs versus the Wesley types. Various small neighboring congregations are leaving, most are staying. My brother will move his membership to a more-liberal congregation.

Most of the larger UMC churches are staying with the UMC. Once the more liberal doctrine is adopted, it should greatly help those remaining within the UMC.