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In 1978 Frazer expanded to three Sunday morning worship services, and in 1992 began broadcasting live services on television. In 1990 Frazer had the largest attendance in both [[Sunday School]] and their Sunday morning worship of any [[Methodist]] congregation in [[North America]].<ref>http://hirr.hartsem.edu/cgi-bin/mega/db.pl?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=*&sb=3&so=descend</ref> In 2000 Frazer once again increased the number of its morning worship services to six. The three new services use a contemporary worship style. A Spanish service was added in 2003 with the hiring of a full-time Hispanic minister.<ref name="history" /> A new building was added in 2005. This new building, Wesley Hall, is a 2000 seat atrium that currently homes the contemporary worship services. It also includes a bookstore, coffee shop, [[baptistery]] and Children's Ministry facilities.<ref>[http://www.acousticdimensions.com/projects/worship/frazerumc.htm ]{{ |
In 1978 Frazer expanded to three Sunday morning worship services, and in 1992 began broadcasting live services on television. In 1990 Frazer had the largest attendance in both [[Sunday School]] and their Sunday morning worship of any [[Methodist]] congregation in [[North America]].<ref>http://hirr.hartsem.edu/cgi-bin/mega/db.pl?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=*&sb=3&so=descend</ref> In 2000 Frazer once again increased the number of its morning worship services to six. The three new services use a contemporary worship style. A Spanish service was added in 2003 with the hiring of a full-time Hispanic minister.<ref name="history" /> A new building was added in 2005. This new building, Wesley Hall, is a 2000 seat atrium that currently homes the contemporary worship services. It also includes a bookstore, coffee shop, [[baptistery]] and Children's Ministry facilities.<ref>[http://www.acousticdimensions.com/projects/worship/frazerumc.htm ] {{wayback|url=http://www.acousticdimensions.com/projects/worship/frazerumc.htm |date=20091221042601 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:52, 30 January 2016
32°22′51.55″N 86°11′50.97″W / 32.3809861°N 86.1974917°W
| Frazer United Methodist Church | |
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| Address | 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Al 36117 |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | United Methodist |
| Website | www |
| Administration | |
| District | Montgomery/Opelika |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Paul L. Leeland |
| Senior pastor(s) | Tim Thompson |
Frazer United Methodist Church (Frazer UMC) is a United Methodist megachurch located at 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama. It has more than 8,000 members with a mission to "worship, win, disciple, and serve to the glory of God".
Leadership
John Ed Mathison retired from the position of senior pastor at Frazer in June 2008.[1] In February 2010, Tim Thompson was appointed as the new senior pastor by Bishop Paul L. Leeland. Thompson grew up in the Methodist church and is a former youth minister at Frazer.[2]
History
Beginnings
Frazer Methodist Church began in 1889 in a storeroom on Holt Street, Montgomery. A local preacher held Sunday School meetings here until the group grew enough to purchase a house on Herron Street. A minister was assigned in 1892, turning the group into an organized church.[3]
Growth
In 1978 Frazer expanded to three Sunday morning worship services, and in 1992 began broadcasting live services on television. In 1990 Frazer had the largest attendance in both Sunday School and their Sunday morning worship of any Methodist congregation in North America.[4] In 2000 Frazer once again increased the number of its morning worship services to six. The three new services use a contemporary worship style. A Spanish service was added in 2003 with the hiring of a full-time Hispanic minister.[3] A new building was added in 2005. This new building, Wesley Hall, is a 2000 seat atrium that currently homes the contemporary worship services. It also includes a bookstore, coffee shop, baptistery and Children's Ministry facilities.[5]