What does it really mean to be a movement of the Holy Spirit?

In this episode of the Voices of Trinity Podcast, Rev. Dr. Luther Oconer, Conference Superintendent of the Mega Manila Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church and Associate Professor of Global Wesleyan Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary, joins Rev. Jason Burnham to unpack how the Holy Spirit fuels Wesleyan holiness, mission, and revival in our day.

Together they explore why Spirit-empowered ministry is normative Christianity—not an optional extra—and how the early Methodists modeled a “church of Pentecost” that stayed nimble, missional, and hungry for God. Dr. Oconer traces John Wesley’s own journey with the Holy Spirit, from striving for holiness through discipline to encountering a “strangely warmed” heart at Aldersgate. He explains how Wesley’s language of grace is really language of the Spirit’s power at every stage of salvation—prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace.

The conversation dives into:

• Why Acts 1:8, Acts 2, and 1 Corinthians 4:20 still define Spirit-led witness today
• How the Holy Spirit works through the means of grace—Word, prayer, Holy Communion, and Christian community—to heal, assure, and transform us
• The role of repentance, faith, and holiness as core marks of a Spirit-filled Methodist movement

• How emotion, intellect, and experience belong together in “heart religion,” not in opposition to each other

Dr. Oconer also shares powerful, real-time stories of the Spirit at work—from revival meetings in Qatar and the Philippines to new Global Methodist congregations being birthed in hard soil and on the frontier. You’ll hear how listening prayer, prophecy, and openness to “holy interruptions” are shaping leadership, decision-making, and church planting in the Mega Manila Conference—and what that might look like in the Trinity Conference and beyond.

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What’s standing in the way of the flow of the Holy Spirit in your life?

In this powerful conversation, Rev. Dr. Madeline Henners—Assistant Professor of Contextual Ministry at United Theological Seminary and former pastor of 13 years—joins the Voices of Trinity Podcast to share how a moment of surrender transformed her faith and ministry.

Dr. Henners invites listeners to rediscover personal revival through intimacy with God, spiritual disciplines, and an openness to the gifts of the Spirit. She and host Rev. Jason Burnham explore:

• What it means to surrender and make space for the Holy Spirit’s power; how the early Methodist movement experienced supernatural renewal
• The connection between holiness, deliverance, and freedom
• Why revival begins within before it ever reaches the church
• Practical ways to cultivate intimacy with God in daily life

Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or seeker longing for more of God’s presence, this episode will challenge and encourage you to pray: “Lord, what’s in the way of the flow of the Holy Spirit in my life?”

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In this inspiring, international episode of Voices of Trinity, host Rev. Jason Burnham welcomes two dynamic leaders of the Global Methodist Church — Conference Superintendent Rev. Upendo Likondi, of the Tanzania Annual Conference, and Conference Superintendent Rev. Luciano Pereira da Silva from the Panama Annual Conference. Together, they share powerful stories of how the Holy Spirit is transforming lives, planting new churches, and uniting believers across continents. From humble beginnings — a house gathering of 11 in Panama and open-air worship under trees in Tanzania — the movement has grown into a global network of Spirit-filled disciples who are boldly witnessing, multiplying, and advancing the Kingdom of God. These international ministry partners discuss:

• How the Holy Spirit empowers evangelism and discipleship in emerging churches

• Building cross-cultural partnerships through prayer, friendship, and shared mission

• The power of life transformation and new spiritual awakening in Latin America and Africa

• A vision for training pastors and equipping future generations for Global Methodism across our connection Watch, share, and subscribe to the Voices of Trinity podcast — where disciples of Jesus Christ celebrate the beauty of holiness and the power of global connection in the Global Methodist movement.

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In this episode of Voices of Trinity, Rev. Dr. Tesia Mallory shares her powerful testimony of how the Holy Spirit transforms lives through worship, prayer, and the sacraments. From her baptism of love as a teenager to her healing through Holy Communion, Dr. Mallory unpacks how Spirit-filled worship shapes discipleship and community in the Global Methodist Church.

Mallory serves at Dean of Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

In this episode of Voices of Trinity, Superintendent Jason Burnham welcomes Matt Reynolds, Founder and President of Spirit & Truth, a ministry dedicated to equipping churches to be empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for mission.

Matt shares his journey from pastoring in Ohio to launching a global ministry built on prayer, surrender, and bold obedience to the Holy Spirit. He explains how God reshaped his life and ministry through a season of holy discomfort, leading him to rediscover the power of Spirit-filled discipleship.

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This conversation is a timely reminder that the church cannot thrive on human strength alone—it must be fueled by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Global Methodist Bishop Carolyn Moore opens Season 2 of Voices of Trinity with a candid and inspiring conversation about the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from her journey through seminary, pastoral ministry, and episcopal leadership, she shares with Trinity Conference Superintendent Rev. Jason Burnham how discovering the Spirit transformed her understanding of holiness and fueled a life of Spirit-filled Global Methodism.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why many churches hesitate to teach on the Holy Spirit—and how to change that
• The difference between Spirit-filled Methodism, Pentecostalism, and prosperity teaching
• Practical ways to pray, listen, and experience the Spirit’s guidance in daily life
• The urgent need for spiritual mentors and elders in today’s church
• Why younger generations are hungry for authenticity, transparency, and depth in faith
• Bishop Moore praying for expansion of Holiness in our Global Methodist movement

Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or simply seeking renewal, this conversation will encourage you to step deeper into the Spirit’s work and live out a faith that is honest, empowered, and transformational.

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In this episode of Voices of Trinity, Rev. Jason Burnham sits down with Rev. Dr. Ashley Goad and Co-Lay Leader Oscar Garza to reflect on what God is doing through new international ministry partnerships in Tanzania and Panama. This conversation goes beyond funding and projects—it’s about building lasting, Spirit-led relationships that are grounded in mutual trust, Scriptural Holiness, and shared mission. From laity planting churches in Tanzania, to land being donated for a new church in the Philippines, to dreams of church-to-church partnerships within the Trinity Conference, this episode highlights how the Global Methodist Church is becoming a truly global movement.

The New Year signals the official change of leadership for the Trinity Conference. As 2024 draws to a close, we honor and thank Jim Welch for his tireless leadership as our Conference's founding President Pro Tempore. Jim is officially retiring from this role today, while Jason Burnham's role of Conference Superintendent officially begins tomorrow, New Year's Day 2025.

In this episode of the Voices of Trinity podcast, we’re diving into the life-changing experiences of Rise Up Summer Camp, a transformative week for students and adults to grow in faith, connect in community, and discover their God-given purpose. Join us as we hear from two of the camp’s passionate leaders, Rev. Wendy Heinemann and Rev. Guy Williams, about their vision, the impact of this ministry, and how it equips the next generation to make a difference for God’s kingdom. Visit our website to for more information and to get registered: https://trinitygmc.org/ministries/ris...

Get to know Rev. Mike Schafer, Connectional Operations Officer of the Global Methodist Church. Schafer joined the GM Church’s full-time executive staff last August in succession of Keith Boyette, who retired from his leadership role at the Convening General Conference in September. In this episode, we get to know Rev. Schafer, his background and ministry experience, his reflections following General Conference and his perspectives on the advancement of the ministry on a worldwide scale.