Dr. David F. Watson is the Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary. He is one of a few authors of the Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline for the Global Methodist Church. He also sits on the Transitional Leadership Council (TLC) for the Global Methodist Church, which is currently its primary coordinating body. Dr. Watson is well established as an authority in Wesleyan history and theology, regularly speaking at traditionalist Methodist gatherings. He has published many books and essays with respect to our doctrinal heritage, which you can find referenced in the links below.

In this conversation, we cover several topics, including the essential nature of Methodism that the world needs, optimism about the future, the balance needed with respect to church growth vs. church righteousness, charismatic Christianity, scriptural literalism vs. scriptural relativism, and many other pertinent and practical concerns when doing church, both on a local level, and on a denominational level.

For those with the patience and passion for discerning in the most important things, I’m confident you will appreciate this conversation. Thanks to Dr. Watson for being available and giving in our time together. Enjoy!

Faculty Page - https://united.edu/faculty-directory/david-f-watson/

Personal Website - https://davidfwatson.me/about/

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Reclaiming & Safeguarding True Wesleyan Doctrine In The GMC - An Interview With Rev. Dr. David Watson