Our History

West End Methodist Church was established as a mission church of First Methodist Church of Hartselle, born out of a desire to extend Methodist ministry and witness into the growing west end of the Hartselle community. Like many Methodist congregations throughout Alabama, West End began not as an independent congregation, but as an intentional outreach — a mission planted to meet people where they were and to bring the gospel closer to home.

A Mission with Purpose

In the Methodist tradition, mission churches have long played a vital role in expanding the church’s presence beyond established congregations. West End was formed in that spirit: supported by First Methodist Church, nurtured through lay leadership and pastoral oversight, and grounded in the Wesleyan emphasis on worship, discipleship, and service.

From its earliest days, West End existed to serve the spiritual needs of its neighborhood — gathering people for worship, teaching Scripture, and fostering Christian community. What began as a mission effort gradually grew into a congregation with its own identity, leadership, and ministry life.

Growth into a Congregation

As the community around it developed, West End Methodist Church matured from a mission into a fully established church. Generations of faithful members shaped its life through prayer, stewardship, teaching, music, and outreach. The church became not only a place of Sunday worship, but a spiritual home — walking with families through baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, and seasons of both joy and hardship.

Throughout its history, West End has remained rooted in classic Methodist convictions:

• Proclaiming salvation through Jesus Christ
• Emphasizing personal faith and holy living
• Valuing connectional ministry and shared mission
• Serving the local community with compassion and faithfulness

Continuing the Methodist Witness

In recent years, West End has continued that historic Methodist witness as part of the Global Methodist Church, affirming its commitment to historic Wesleyan theology, the authority of Scripture, and the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Today, West End Global Methodist Church stands as a continuation of what began as a mission — a congregation shaped by its past, faithful in the present, and committed to the future God is calling it to serve.