Western States Annual Conference Expands to Australia

Western 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 while fostering connection, leadership, and mission across diverse cultures and continents.

Across the Globe: The Podcast

The official podcast of the Global Methodist Church

Across 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 revival

Stay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.

Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:

www.globalmethodist.org

Subscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

Equipping the Called: Inside the GMC’s Ministry & Higher Education Commission

In 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 educational pathways and the new Ministerial Training Fund, this conversation highlights how the GMC is equipping clergy and laity across the globe for faithful service.

Across the Globe: The Podcast

The official podcast of the Global Methodist Church

Across 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 revival

Stay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.

Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:

www.globalmethodist.org

Subscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.

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 conversation highlights how God is moving through a new generation of leaders across the GMC.

Learn more:
Spirit and Truth Ministry — https://spiritandtruth.org/
242 Conference — 242conference@globalmethodist.org

Connect with Matt Reynolds:
Twitter — https://twitter.com/MattReynolds
Website — https://spiritandtruth.org/

Across the Globe: The Podcast

The official podcast of the Global Methodist Church

Across 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 revival

Stay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay informed.

Learn more about the Global Methodist Church at:

www.globalmethodist.org

Subscribe to Across the Globe: The Podcast on your favorite platform and join us as we witness boldly, love extravagantly, and worship passionately — together.