Across the Globe
Across the Globe is a podcast by the Global Methodist Church that shares stories of God's work around the world. It aims to unify and inform listeners about the church's mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness. The podcast features narratives from the Global Methodist community and encourages listeners to learn more at globalmethodist.org.
Episodes
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Directing a Global Worship Team | Ryan Stueckemann
Jason Nix sits down with Ryan Stueckemann, Worship Director at Kingwood Methodist in the Houston area for 12 years and Music Director for the General Conference Worship Team. Ryan discusses planning and music directing a global band, bringing musicians from different cultures together, conference highlights, and preparing a team to lead worship for the global Church.Across the Globe: The PodcastTh
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Answered Prayers in South Africa | Mbingeleli Elie Diko
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Answered Prayers in South Africa | Mbingeleli Elie DikoEarlier this year, Mbingeleli Elie Diko joined the podcast to share the challenges of helping African delegates prepare for General Conference. Today, he rejoins host Jason Nix in South Africa with a joyful update: 100% of the visa applications he and his team were working on were approved.Elie, Presiding Elder a
Beauty of Holiness Conference: "Christ Died For People, Not Institutions" | Keith Boyette
Beauty of Holiness Conference: "Christ Died For People, Not Institutions" | Keith BoyetteWhile at the Beauty of Holiness Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jason Nix sits down with Rev. Keith Boyette for an update on retirement and what he calls “redeployment.” Keith reflects on how God used him to help launch the Global Methodist Church and how he recognized when it was time to lay that re
The Unexpected Calling, Connecting the Global Church | Dianne Burnett
The Unexpected Calling, Connecting the Global Church | Dianne BurnettDianne Burnett joins Christen Turney to share her unexpected journey from health care administration to serving as the Global Methodist Church’s first Executive Director of Communications. Through reflections on calling, faith, and connection, Dianne explores the power of sharing stories of God at work and helping a growing globa
Behind the Scenes: Rhonda Bourgeois and the Systems That Built the GMC
Rhonda Bourgeois may prefer serving behind the scenes, but her impact on the Global Methodist Church reaches around the world. In this episode of Across the Globe, Rhonda joins Mike Schafer to share how God used her professional experience, faithfulness, and willingness to serve to help build many of the systems supporting the GMC.From clergy applications and the Atlas database to delegate managem
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 7 Recap
The Beauty of Holiness Conference has officially concluded in South Africa!Dianne Burnett and Jason Nix recap the final day, including the continued conversations and votes on petitions, and the near-unanimous approval of the Articles of Faith.“We landed in a place that allows us to stay true to who we are as we continue to multiply.” — Dianne BurnettThe conference concluded with history in the ma
Beauty of Holiness Conference: The Youngest Male Delegate
Beauty of Holiness Conference: The Youngest Male Delegate | Israel Chacón, MexicoJason Nix sits down with Israel Chacón, an 18-year-old delegate from the newly formed Mexico Annual Conference and the youngest male delegate present at the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in South Africa.One of two delegates representing his conference, Israel served on the Doctrine and Sacraments Committee. Ja
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 6 Recap | Who Leads the Church From Here?
Jason Nix and Dianne Burnett are joined by Tyler Best for Friday’s recap from the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in South Africa.With many of the major legislative decisions behind them, delegates turned their attention to choosing the clergy and laity who will help lead the ongoing work of the Global Methodist Church between General Conferences.Jason, Dianne, and Tyler break down the elect
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Investing in the Local Church | Wesleyan Investment Foundation
Jason Nix sits down with Mark Gorveatte, Relationship Manager with the Wesleyan Investment Foundation (WIF), premier sponsor of the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.For 80 years, WIF has helped resource churches and ministries through investments and church financing. Mark shares the heart behind WIF, how their unique model helps churches purchase, build, renovat
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 5 Recap
Jason Nix and Executive Director of Communications Dianne Burnett recap Day 5 of the Beauty of Holiness Conference as delegates continued working through legislation shaping the future of the Global Methodist Church. With legislation moving, amendments being discussed, and important decisions being made, Day 5 offered another look at the connectional work happening behind the scenes of this histor
Beauty of Holiness Conference: A Heart for the Church | Jerry Kulah
Jason Nix sits down with Jerry Kulah, then Conference Superintendent of the Grain Coast Conference, to hear his heart and prayer for the Global Methodist Church heading into the Beauty of Holiness Conference.Recorded before his election as bishop yesterday, this conversation offers a glimpse into Jerry’s heart for the Church as he prepared for this historic gathering.Across the Globe: The PodcastT
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 4 | A Historic Moment
Jason Nix and Executive Director of Communications Dianne Burnett recap a landmark day as the Global Methodist Church elects its first full-time Assembly of Bishops. The celebration continued with the Celebration of Africa night, an evening filled with vibrant attire, food, desserts, dancing, music, theatrical performances, and more.Who was elected, where will they serve, and what does this mean f
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Turning Your Face Toward the Breath | Dianne Ury
Diane Ury serves as the National Ambassador for Holiness for The Salvation Army and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. After nine years of ministry with The Salvation Army and years of service as an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Methodist Church, Diane brings a deep passion for holiness and the work of the Holy Spirit.While in Johannesburg for the Beauty of Holiness General Conference, Dian
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 3 Recap
Executive Director of Communications Dianne Burnett and host Jason Nix recap Day 3 of the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in South Africa.The Connectional Council reported on its work over the past two years, while delegates were introduced to the Global Methodist Church’s draft liturgies and strategic framework.Bishop Mark Webb delivered one of the day’s most powerful challenges: “If your c
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 2 Recap
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 2 Recap 🇿🇦🌍Jason Nix sits down with Executive Director of Communications Dianne Burnett and Tyler Best, Director of Operations for the Great Lakes Annual Conference, for a Day 2 recap from the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in South Africa.They break down highlights from worship and sermons, what’s happening in committee meetings, and how the communication
Beauty of Holiness Conference: A Global Church United In Worship
Beauty of Holiness Conference: A Global Church United In WorshipWe sat down with some of the people behind the General Conference Worship Team, featuring musicians, choirs, and orchestras from around the world. Arnold Arreaga, bassist from Texas; Tracy Winters, co-chair from South Dakota; Stephen Goldsmith, keyboardist from Texas; and David Layser, acoustic guitarist, worship leader, and team chap
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 1 Recap
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 1 RecapJason Nix and Dianne Burnett recap Sunday at the Beauty of Holiness General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The day included an opening sermon from Kenneth Levingston, the episcopal address from Bishop Scott Jones, approval of the conference agenda, and a powerful time of opening worship and Holy Communion. They also discuss the renomination of B
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Serving God Without the Materials | Rev. Kabah Mwenze
Beauty of Holiness Conference: Serving God Without the Materials | Rev. Kabah MwenzeJason Nix sits down with Rev. Kabah Kasongo Mwenze, a clergy leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo, for a powerful conversation about the rapid growth of the Global Methodist Church across Africa.Kabah shares his story of ministry in the DRC, where he serves the local church and assists episcopal leadership
Beauty of Holiness Pre-Conference: Advancing the Kingdom Across Africa | Simon Mafunda
Jason Nix sits down with Simon Mafunda, Africa Director for the Global Methodist Church. Simon shares his personal testimony, stories from his ministry journey, and how he helped advocate for and coordinate the venue hosting the Beauty of Holiness Conference.He also reflects on his work in Kingdom Advancement, mobilization, and church planting, including serving communities through devastating flo
Beauty of Holiness Pre-Conference: Translating the Global Methodist Movement
Jason Nix sits down with Lamar Oliver, Petitions Secretary and Assistant General Conference Secretary, and Ludek Janda of GMC Translations for a pre-conference conversation. Together, they discuss the daily work of translating eight major languages across the Global Methodist Church, the growing role of artificial intelligence in that process, and how their team is preparing to meet the translatio
Methodist Roots with Bishop Jones
Methodist Roots with Bishop Scott JonesThe Methodist Roots teaching series began this August. Methodist Roots takes us through the history of Methodism and the influence of John and Charles Wesley. This special teaching series from the Assembly of Bishops includes a teaching video, videos of significant Wesleyan and Methodist sites, and a study guide with seven lessons. In this episode, Bishop Jon
The Call I Never Expected:
Tom Lambrecht
What does it look like to follow God’s call when it leads somewhere you never expected?In this episode of Across the Globe, Dianne Burnett sits down with the Tom Lambrecht to talk about his journey from studying music education to entering ministry and eventually helping shape the Global Methodist Church.Tom reflects on the people who first recognized his calling, the years of working for renewal
Leading with a Pastor’s Heart: Bishop Kenneth Levingston’s Journey
Leading with a Pastor’s Heart: Bishop Kenneth Levingston’s JourneyBishop Kenneth Levingston serves as a bishop in the Global Methodist Church and holds the historic distinction of being the denomination’s first African American bishop. His ministry bridges decades of local church leadership with service to the broader global Church. As he prepares to conclude this chapter of episcopal leadership,
Reflections on Leadership and the Future of the Church with Bishop Jones
Reflections on Leadership and the Future of the Church with Bishop JonesBishop Scott Jones reflects on his time in episcopal leadership, the growth of the Global Methodist Church, and the spiritual renewal he has witnessed around the world. As he prepares for a new chapter in ministry, he shares lessons on leadership, reaching future generations, and remaining faithful to the church’s mission.Acro
Knowing When to Step Away with Bishop Greenway
Knowing When to Step Away with Bishop GreenwayBishop Jeff Greenway reflects on his decision to step away from episcopal leadership, the personal weight of serving the church, and the importance of faith and family. As General Conference approaches, he shares an honest perspective on leadership transitions, making room for new voices, and trusting God with the church’s future.Across the Globe: The
Every Voice Matters: The General Conference Petitions Process
Every Voice Matters: The General Conference Petitions Process As the Global Methodist Church prepares for General Conference in Johannesburg, Lamar Oliver and Mike Schafer join the podcast to explain one of the most important ways church members can participate in shaping the future of the denomination: the petition process.In this episode, Lamar and Mike walk through how petitions are submitted,
The Power of Prayer: Lifting Up General Conference
🙏 Featured Episode: The Power of Prayer: Lifting Up General ConferencePrayer is a foundational part of the Global Methodist Church, connecting believers across annual conferences, cultures, and nations through a shared commitment to seeking God together. In this episode of Across the Globe: The Podcast, Laura Ballinger, Chair of the GMC Prayer Network Executive Team, and Susan Innes, Vice Chair of
The Mission Experience
The Mission ExperienceJason Nix sits down with Tim Beardsley to discuss the vision behind the Mission Experience at the 2026 Global Methodist General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. Together, they reflect on lessons learned from Costa Rica, the importance of building authentic relationships through mission, and how delegates and guests can engage in meaningful outreach alongside local ch
Holy Conferencing on a Global Scale
🌍 Holy Conferencing on a Global ScaleWhat does it take to bring together delegates, leaders, volunteers, and churches from around the world for General Conference?In this episode of Across the Globe, Dianne Burnett sits down with Mike Grant, Chair of the General Conference Commission, and Becci Wood, General Conference Event Project Manager, to explore the vision, planning, and prayer behind Gener
Mbingeleli Elie Diko on Preparing Africa for General Conference 2026
Mbingeleli Elie Diko on Preparing Africa for General Conference 2026As preparations continue for the 2026 General Conference of the Global Methodist Church, international relations are playing a critical role in ensuring delegates from around the world can participate. In this episode, host Jason Nix sits down with Elie Diko, Presiding Elder and International Relations Team Leader for the Global M
Western States Annual Conference Expands Across the Globe to Australia
Western States Annual Conference Expands to AustraliaWestern States Conference expands its global reach as Conference Superintendent Mark Maddox shares his vision for leading a territory that now spans more than 5 million square miles — stretching across the western United States, Fiji, and now Australia. Maddox discusses the challenges and opportunities of guiding a rapidly growing conference whi
Equipping the Called: Inside the GMC’s Ministry & Higher Education Commission
Equipping the Called: Inside the GMC’s Ministry & Higher Education CommissionIn this episode of Across the Globe, Dianne Burnett sits down with Debra Davis and Brian Ebel from the Global Methodist Church’s Ministry & Higher Education Commission to discuss the vital work of preparing future leaders for ministry. From seminary approvals and certified lay ministry programs to alternative educ
Why Connection Matters: Building the Next Generation of Methodist Leaders at 242 Conference
In this episode:What happens when young leaders gather around prayer, community, and the presence of God?In this episode of Across the Globe, we sit down with Matt Reynolds to talk about the vision behind the 242 Conference and why investing in young leaders matters for the future of the Global Methodist Church. From powerful moments of worship and connection to stories of spiritual renewal, this
Are We Losing Orthodoxy? The Future of the Articles of Faith with Bishop Jones
This episode:Are we losing our grip on orthodox beliefs? The upcoming Articles of Faith conversation might just change everything. As we look back at our roots, the Global Methodist Church is working to clarify—not change—the substance of our doctrine. Bishop Jones shares how updated language can help make timeless beliefs more accessible without losing their depth or truth.With the Articles of Fa
Making It Happen: Logistics Behind the Global Gathering
This episode:In this episode, we sit down with James Kawadza, Logistics Lead, to walk through everything you need to know—from travel logistics and transportation to cultural insights and what to expect once you arrive in Johannesburg.We cover:✈️ Airport arrival + getting to Sandton🏨 Hotels, venue, and walkability👕 What to wear in August/September🌍 Cultural expectations and local context🍗 Must-try
From Leadership to Legacy with Keith Boyette
This episode:Ever wonder if slowing down might actually deepen your purpose?In this episode, Keith Boyette—retired Chief Connectional Officer—shares how “retirement” became something unexpected: a season of reassignment.What looked like stepping away became an invitation into a more intentional life rooted in faith, family, and quiet growth.Sometimes the greatest impact doesn’t come from doing mor
One Church, Many Cultures: The Beauty of Holiness Worship with Tesia Mallory & Tracy Winters
This episode:What does it look like to create worship for the Global Church? 🌍In this episode, Tesia Mallory & Tracy Winters unpack how diversity, prayer, and “the beauty of holiness” are shaping the General Conference worship experience.We believe what happens in one part of our connection strengthens the whole. Across the Globe exists to celebrate growth, provide clarity, and highlight the f
Inside the Episcopal Committee: Leadership for a New Era
Across the Globe: The PodcastThe official podcast of the Global Methodist ChurchAcross the Globe: The Podcast is the official podcast of the Global Methodist Church — sharing news, updates, and inspirational stories from across our worldwide connection.Each episode brings you closer to what God is doing through the Global Methodist Church — from new churches and baptisms to missions mobilization,
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A 2025 Recap with the GMC Leadership
Across the Globe: The PodcastThe official podcast of the Global Methodist ChurchAcross the Globe: The Podcast is the official podcast of the Global Methodist Church — sharing news, updates, and inspirational stories from across our worldwide connection.Each episode brings you closer to what God is doing through the Global Methodist Church — from new churches and baptisms to missions mobilization,
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