Greetings, Trinity Family,
One of the moments I’ll always carry with me from General Conference in Johannesburg is watching Bishop Luther Oconer bow his head before the Lord as his episcopal election was announced. There was such humility and gratitude in that moment. Now, having officially begun his leadership of Trinity Conference on November 1, he joins us again on the Voices of Trinity podcast; this time as our new bishop!
I know you will join me in welcoming Bishop Oconer. We arranged this special podcast episode to help you get better acquainted with him.
In our conversation, you’ll hear stories about his family, his journey of discerning God’s call, and his hope for a church rooted in Scripture and alive to the Holy Spirit. What encourages me most is his desire to help us grow in holiness, make disciples, and come to worship expecting the Lord to move. He also offers a simple, heartfelt request: pray for him. I hope we’ll faithfully do just that.
You’ll come away from the podcast feeling like you know our new bishop a little better, and in 2027 you’ll have an opportunity to meet him in person. Bishop Oconer will preach at all of our upcoming Revivals On the Road, a series of worship nights around Trinity Conference beginning in early January. I’m looking forward to gathering with you to worship, pray, and respond to what the Holy Spirit is doing among us.
For now, I invite you to watch or listen to our latest episode of Voices of Trinity. I believe you’ll be encouraged by the heart of the man God has called to shepherd us in this new season.
Peace,
Rev. Jason Burnham
Conference Superintendent
