Across the Globe

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, renovate, and refinance ministry facilities, and why investing in the local church is ultimately about investing in its mission.

Hear more about WIF’s partnership with churches, its connection to the Global Methodist Church, and how financial resources can he...

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 historic General Conference.

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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.

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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 for the Church’s next chapter? Listen as Jason and Dianne unpack the results, reflect on the celebration, and look ahead to the September 5 consecration in Johannesburg.

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, Diane joins us to share her story, her heart for the Church, some history of the Salvation Army, and what it means to “turn your face toward the breath” of God.

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 church isn’t willing to MULTIPLY disciples and MULTIPLY churches, the Global Methodist Church probably isn’t for you.”

At the end of the episode, Tesia Mallory, chair of the...

Executive Director of Communications Dianne Burnette 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 church isn’t willing to MULTIPLY disciples and MULTIPLY churches, the Global Methodist Church probably isn’t for you.”

At the end of the episode, Tesia Mallory, chair of the...

Beauty of Holiness Conference: A Global Church United In Worship

We 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 chaplain from Delaware, share the challenges of leading worship across cultures and the heart posture this calling requires.

Together, they reflect on preparing spiritually amid the pressures of General Conference and...

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 communications team is working to tell the story of General Conference as decisions are being made.

And one thing is becoming clear: the Book of Doctrines and Discipline that leaves South Afric...

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Serving God Without the Materials | Rev. Kabah Mwenze

Jason 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 while also serving as a member of the Global Methodist Church’s Kingdom Advancement Commission. He describes the remarkable faith of congregations that left their previous denomination and began ag...

Beauty of Holiness Conference: Day 1 Recap

Jason 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 Bishops Moore and Auta as the conference begins its work and looks toward the days ahead.

Catch up on the key moments, conversations, and decisions from Sunday at General Conference.<...

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 floods, the Ebola outbreak, and other crises. Simon shares his heart and prayer for the future of the Global Methodist Church across Africa and around the world.

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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 translation and communication needs of the Beauty of Holiness General Conference.

This conversation comes as we anticipate gathering tomorrow with delegates and leaders from around the world for the week ahead.
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Methodist Roots with Bishop Scott Jones

The 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 Jones tells us about the bishops' journey to the United Kingdom to walk in the footsteps of the Wesleys and experience God's faithfulness through the history of Methodism.

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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 within Methodism, and the moments when God’s faithfulness became unmistakable. He also shares the vision behind building a new denomination rooted in Scri...

Knowing When to Step Away with Bishop Greenway

Bishop 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.

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Reflections on Leadership and the Future of the Church with Bishop Jones

Bishop 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.

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