Across the Globe

Getting to Know Bishop Lyndol Loyd | Small-Town Roots, a Call to Serve | Small-Town Roots, a Call to Serve“The best place to ever be is wherever God is calling you to be.”On this episode of Across the Globe, Bishop Lyndol Lloyd shares his journey from Wheeler, Texas, to his election as a bishop of the Global Methodist Church.Hear about the church that shaped his faith, the family that has supported his ministry, and the unexpected calling that led him to this new role. Throughout the conversation, his love for the local church comes through clearly, along with a message for small-town congregations: “We see you, we value you. I am one of you.”Listen today and get to know Bishop Lloyd.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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Navigating Change: Steven Taylor's Journey in the GMCFrom engineering to ministry, Steven Taylor shares the journey that shaped his calling and leadership.In this episode of Across the Globe, Jason Nix sits down with Steven Taylor, conference superintendent for the Northeast Conference of the Global Methodist Church, to discuss his transition into ministry, the importance of community engagement, and the changing landscape of church 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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Go Make Disciples - No Title or Permission Required | Greg WestGreg West, Conference Superintendent and Evangelist with the Global Methodist Church in Virginia, shares how churches across the conference are taking ministry beyond Sunday morning.From serving nearly 100 people each week through St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Hampton, to prayer stations in inner-city Richmond, Virginia Methodists are going directly to the people. Greg also discusses welcoming Washington, D.C., into the conference, prayer walks for revival, plans to plant a church in the nation’s capital, and Virginia’s mission partnership with the Central African Republic.“You don’t need the right credentials, permission, or a title. Go make disciples of all nations.”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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Growing the Church in Rural Communities | Rick EnnsWhat does it look like for a conference to put the local church first? Recorded at the Global Methodist Church’s 2026 General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, this episode of Across the Globe features Rev. Rick Enns, Conference Superintendent of the West Plains Conference. Rick shares how full-time presiding elders build trust with pastors, why a strong foundation of faith matters, and how church structures can support local ministry. Through stories of rural congregations reaching their communities, he offers an encouraging reminder that God is moving in churches of every size.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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Growing Deep Roots & Praying for Branches | Gabriella KopasOriginally from Hungary, Conference Superintendent Gabriella Kopas shares about the work of the church in Central Europe, including Slovakia and Croatia. With nine churches praying for a church planting movement, Gabriella emphasizes the importance of developing deep spiritual roots and a healthy Methodist identity as the foundation for growth.Encouraged by the family reunion atmosphere at General Conference, she also reflects on the importance of listening to one another within the global church. This conversation explores prayer, discipleship, and the hope of seeing new churches take root across Central Europe.“We need to grow deep roots and then the branches will come.”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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Leaders Trained & Sent in Central America | Luciano Pereira da SilvaLuciano Pereira da Silva, Conference Superintendent, shares how God is moving in Panama through six churches planted in homes. Originally from Brazil, Luciano discusses grounding new believers in the fundamentals of faith, equipping leaders through a school of ministry, and using the House of Peace approach for evangelism and discipleship. He shares ministry testimonies and stories of victory as leaders are trained and sent to share the gospel and multiply churches in Central America.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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Jason Nix sits down with Rev. Keihwan “Kevin” Ryoo, Conference Superintendent of the Korean American Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church.Kevin shares his ministry journey, the story behind the denomination’s first non-geographical annual conference, and the importance of connecting Korean American congregations across language, culture, and geography. He also reflects on his passion for evangelism, missions, biblical faithfulness, and raising up the next generation of leaders.Hear how God is using the Korean American Annual Conference, based in Irving, Texas, to build meaningful connections and advance the mission of the Global Methodist Church. 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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

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 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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

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 and International Relations Team Leader for the Global Methodist Church in South Africa, reflects on God’s faithfulness throughout those preparations and the Beauty of Holiness General Conference. He shares his gratitude for the love the global church has shown Africa, along with testimonies of God’s work in his local church and across South Africa.From months of preparation to gathering together, this conversation celebrates answered prayers, relationships across borders, and the joy of being part of a global church.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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

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 responsibility down.Keith shares how age, health, and the denomination’s transition into a new season shaped his decision. He discusses the difference between helping establish a movement and leading its ongoing operations, the importance of making room for new leaders, and the challenges that arise when former leaders struggle to release control.Together, Jason and Keith explore how God continues to work through people beyond what they imagined and why stepping aside can open the door to new opportunities to serve. At the heart of the conversation is a reminder that Christ died for people, not institutions, and that the church’s mission must keep people at its center.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, leadership development, and powerful testimonies of lives being transformed. Whether you are clergy, laity, a ministry leader, or simply exploring the Global Methodist Church, this podcast is designed to keep you informed, encouraged, and connected.Our Vision:To strengthen connection and cultivate unity by sharing stories, leadership insights, and global updates that reflect the life and mission of the Global Methodist Church.Our Mission:To inform, inspire, and equip listeners by highlighting how the Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.What You’ll Hear:• Updates from bishops and connectional leaders• General Conference news and denominational developments• Stories from Annual Conferences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond• Church planting and missions highlights• Leadership conversations and ministry insights• Testimonies of transformation, renewal, and revivalStay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:www.globalmethodist.orgSubscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.