# Beauty of Holiness Pre-Conference: Advancing the Kingdom Across Africa | Simon Mafunda

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Published: 2026-08-30T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. 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. 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 faithful work of disciples making disciples of Jesus Christ across continents and cultures. 🎯 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…

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