Meet Bishop Lyndol Loyd During His MidSouth Tour

The MidSouth Conference of the Global Methodist Church joyfully welcomes Bishop Lyndol Loyd as he begins a new season of ministry among the churches and people of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, beginning November 1, 2026.

Bishop Loyd will tour the conference November 7–11, 2026, offering opportunities for worship, fellowship, conversation, and a shared look toward the future of ministry in the MidSouth.

A native of Wheeler, Texas, Bishop Loyd sensed a call to ordained ministry while attending Texas Tech University. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary, where he now serves on the Board of Trustees.

His ministry has included pastoral leadership, campus ministry, church planting, leadership development, and theological education. He has planted churches in Arkansas and Florida, mentored pastors and ministry leaders, and helped form the West Plains Conference of the Global Methodist Church. Most recently, he served as lead pastor of LakeRidge Methodist Church in Lubbock, Texas.

“I’m deeply honored and humbled to serve as bishop of the MidSouth Annual Conference,” Bishop Loyd said. “We are grateful that God has entrusted us with the opportunity to partner with you in ministry and to share together in the mission of spreading scriptural holiness across the land.”

He added, “Even before we have had the opportunity to meet many of you, please know that you are already in our hearts and in our regular prayers.”

Join Us on the MidSouth Tour

Clergy, laity, and friends of the conference are invited to attend a gathering near them. Each stop will provide an opportunity to welcome Bishop Loyd, hear a word of encouragement and vision, and celebrate our shared mission and ministry.

Sunday, November 8 — Morning Worship

8:30, 9:15, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. ET
Immanuel Church
2551 Dixie Highway
Lakeside Park, Kentucky

Sunday, November 8 — Evening Worship

6:00 p.m. CT
Christ Church
716 Cave Mill Road
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Monday, November 9 — Lunch Gathering

12:00 p.m. ET
Spring City Methodist Church
245 Church Street
Spring City, Tennessee

Monday, November 9 — Evening Gathering

7:00 p.m. ET
Holston View Methodist Church
174 Church Street
Weber City, Virginia

Tuesday, November 10 — Lunch Gathering

12:00 p.m. ET
Mt. Vale Methodist Church
3350 Meadow Creek Road
Galax, Virginia

Tuesday, November 10 — Evening Gathering

7:00 p.m. ET
Mt. Juliet Global Methodist Church
417 E. Fourth Street
Belle, West Virginia

Wednesday, November 11 — Noon Gathering

12:00 p.m. ET
Centenary Methodist Church
1441 Perryville Road
Danville, Kentucky

All times are local.

Help Us Spread the Word

Churches are encouraged to share the tour schedule with their congregations and communities.

Download the Bishop Loyd MidSouth Tour flyer

We look forward to welcoming Bishop Loyd, sharing the stories of our churches, and discovering together what God is doing throughout the MidSouth. Please make plans to join us as we begin this new chapter of ministry and continue the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ and spreading scriptural holiness across the globe.