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The United Methodist Church has more than 12 million members globally and is in mission in more than 135 countries. It is the second largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., with about 33,000 churches. Our mission is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our tagline "Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors." embraces who we are and how we seek to put our faith in action. Learn more at UMC.org.

With national offices in Louisville, Kentucky, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) focuses on the national and international mission work of the church. It serves and works with congregations, presbyteries, and synods as the central provider of resources that enable individuals, congregations, and governing bodies to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. The work at the Presbyterian Center is carried out by approximately 325 staff members who provide overall support for the mission of the church.

As a denomination we are a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. We were founded in 1908 to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike living) across the nations. Today the Church of the Nazarene is located in 159 world areas.