Living Hope Global Methodist was founded as the Lisbon United Methodist Church in 1840 and has a rich history.
In 1840, Dr. Nelson Rathbun, a local preacher and physician, preached the first Methodist sermon in Yankee Grove (Lisbon) in the log cabin home of John Danahoo, just east of the creek in the present South Street. Only a few settlers were here at that time. The early ministers were circuit riders with a large area to serve.
Lisbon United Methodist was renamed Living Hope Global Methodist Church on July 1, 2023.
Most recently, in February 2025, Living Hope and Uncommon Church (Formerly First Federated Church) joined forces, believing that they could impact Lisbon better together.