ROOTS AND EARLY PROFESSIONAL LIVES

Lloyd and Jan Chinn are native to Texas. Lloyd from Edna, TX, and Jan from Houston, TX.

When they married, Lloyd worked in land development for the state of Texas. Jan was a Corporate Human Resources Manager.

In 1998, Lloyd answered his call to ministry. They moved to Dallas and Lloyd attended Dallas Theological Seminary.

THE CALL TO GLOBAL MISSIONS

Lloyd was invited on his first short-term mission trip to Ghana during his first year. On that trip, he realized he was called to global missions. The next year, he took the family and 22 other people to Ghana. On that trip, Jan knew they were called to be there. Lloyd and Jan took short mission trips to Ghana annually.

In 2002, Lloyd received his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. In June 2023, they were appointed as long-term missionaries with WorldVenture. They arrived in Ghana to live there on January 1, 2005.

LONG-TERM SERVICE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Chinns served in the town of Nkwanta in Ghana’s Oti Region and in Kumasi – Ashanti Region. Their ministry focus was Pastoral Leadership Development. They added Orphan Care, Educational Development, Women’s Empowerment, and Community Economic Development as they became familiar with the community. They were blessed by The Lord to design and build a Short Term Missions home, and a Poultry Farm; and they are now completing construction of a Leadership Development Center,

Lloyd’s firm message to the African American church has been the same from the beginning of their journey: “Pray! Pay! or Pack!” (Click Here to Hear The Message)

The Chinns served as the Global Initiatives Director – Africa from 2014 – 2025.

Lloyd and Jan were the first African Americans to serve as Global Directors for WorldVenture. The new role has added 14 additional countries to their Africa ministry life.

Lloyd and Jan are now serving MANI (the Movement for African National Initiatives) as the North America Diaspora Coordinator. They are also serving at Crossover Bible Fellowship as Visionary Leads of the Missions Ministry (Front Door to Frontier).

A NEW CHAPTER: CYRENE CONNECT

On January 1, 2026, Lloyd and Jan founded Cyrene Connect. The core of their ministry is Leadership Development in a comprehensive and holistic way. The Chinns remain based in Ghana. They are training leaders in scripture. They also focus on core leadership principles and missions. They are equipping them to be missional leaders in their own context. They are partnering with active African organizations. These organizations are strong and focused on development. The goal is to ensure that scripture is included. They aim to make collaboration a reality and to impact medical and community economic needs.

Missions Mobilization Resources

Need to hear the missions message?? Click and listen:

1. Stepping Up to Be Sent Out – A foundational look at responding to the call of global missions.
2. The Global Impact of Gospel Focused People – An exploration of how individual faithfulness changes regional landscapes.
3. Pray, Pay or Pack! – Lloyd’s firm message to the church regarding their role in the harvest.

Want a conversation with Lloyd and Jan? Visit their website (https://cyreneconnect.org/)