2012 Annual Conference Items of Note

See the latest updates, agenda, meals and meetings as well as other items of note. read more »

2012 Ordination and Commissioning Candidates

The 2012 Ordination Class is the largest in recent years. read more »

Training Pastors for the Spiritual Challenges in Bolivia

The TAC is working with Methodist pastors in Bolivia who are facing pastoral care challenges. read more »

Project Preposterous - Not Your Typical Bible Study

The Preposterous Project opens up a whole new world of opportunity to get youth connected with Christ and one another. read more »

Freeman to Lead Youth and Young Adult Ministries

• Recent Sermons Around the Conference
  Written: 5/17/2012
  The following links to sermons were selected at random for your enjoyment. They are listed in no particular order.   Being Mom – Rev. Suzy Reedstrom Houston Memorial Drive...
• TAC 2012 Information and Updates
  Written: 5/17/2012
  Texas Annual Conference 2012 will be held June 4-7, at Galveston Convention Center.   ·         See Tentative Agenda   ·  ...
• Change the World this Weekend
  Written: 5/17/2012
  On May 19-20, 2012, United Methodists throughout the world will be serving local communities and participating in a global push to eradicate malaria. This is the third year of Change the World, a...
• Early Responders Needed
  Written: 5/16/2012
  TACCOR needs help from teams with construction experience. See the latest needs, shovel-ready projects and contact information at: www.taccor.org/communications.html ...
• UMCOR Sager Brown Celebrates 20 Years of Service
  Written: 5/16/2012
  Voice. Challenge. Faith. Change. Perseverance. Mission. History. The rich history of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) Sager Brown has remained a phenomenon and prophetic voice that has...
• This Week in Texas Methodist History
  Written: 5/15/2012
  Methodists Use Visual Aids May 13, 1912   As Methodists gather for worship and Sunday School in 2012, they often employ all sorts of visual enhancements.  Large scale projection screens,...
• New Collegiate Ministries Program for Young Adults
  Written: 5/15/2012
  The General Board of Global Ministries (Global Ministries) and the General Board of Higher Education Ministries (GBHEM) have announced an exciting new partnership. Starting in 2012, select young...

• APL Cohort II-Session 7 - Navasota/Camp Allen
• Residency Retreat - Lakeview Conference Center
• Local Pastor Licensing School
• Memorial Day
• Texas Annual Conference - Galveston TX
• TAC Move Week
• Choir Clinic - Lakeview Conference Center
• First Sunday for New Appointments
• Liaison Team Meeting - UMSC #310
• North/Northwest District Camp - Lakeview Conference Center

• Thoughts from General Conference
  Written: 5/7/2012
  This is my first day back in my office after the 2012 General Conference and I must tell you, I am glad to be home. It has been a long and challenging two weeks that included many highs and lows....
• Friday, May 4
  Written: 5/4/2012
  See the devotional "Farewell and Follow" for Friday, May 4   Reflections will be posted as available. Download guide with all devotionals    More...
• Thursday, May 3
  Written: 5/3/2012
  See the devotional "For the Sake of the World" for Thursday, May 3          Reflections:   When we meet Jesus, our lives...
• Wednesday, May 2
  Written: 5/2/2012
  See the devotional "Hope Breaks Forth" for Wednesday, May 2   Reflections:  The resurrection of Jesus allows us to receive forgiveness from our denial and desertion of our...
• Tuesday, May 1
  Written: 5/1/2012
  See the devotional "Discipleship by the Sea" for Tuesday, May 1   Reflections: Jesus walked over to see the disciples. Not too surprising except that he was walking on water....
• Monday, April 30
  Written: 4/30/2012
  See the devotional "Crossing to the Other Side" for Monday, April 30          Reflections: Jesus dealt with the source of the...
• Sunday, April 29
  Written: 4/29/2012
  See the devotional "Pray" for Sunday, April 29           Reflections will be posted as they are available   Download guide...

• Full-Time Youth Ministries Director
  Written: 5/16/2012
  Noel Memorial UMC, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, LA, 71101, Brent Parker, 318-221-5207. Grades 6-12 Director will have a deep, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, spiritual maturity, faithful...
• Part-Time Music Ministries Director
  Written: 5/16/2012
  Woodville UMC, Rev. Bryan Harkness. Two years of college; Experience in leading music ministry; Request Application: revharkness@gmail.com.
• Part-Time Church Secretary
  Written: 5/10/2012
  Glenbrook UMC, 8635 Glen Valley, Houston, 77061, Rev. Jose Cortinas, 832-689-9748. Reception, secretary to Pastor, bilingual (fluent in English & Spanish), maintain church calendar, reports, accounts...
• Part-Time Contemporary Worship Leader
  Written: 5/8/2012
  Grace UMC, PO Box 369, Manvel, 77578, Rev. Jim Love, 281-489-9083; 713-628-8947. Build experience in leading congregational worship. Deadline: June 1. jamesc.love4@gmail.com.
• Part-Time Youth Ministries Director
  Written: 5/8/2012
  First UMC, SPRC, PO Box 505, Dayton, 77535, Rev. Jon Stouffer, 936-258-8021. Lead and partner with youth and their families. stouf789@gmail.com.
• Part-Time Youth Ministries Director
  Written: 5/7/2012
  The Watershed UMC, League City, Denise Stahmer. Help deepen the discipleship of students and develop the direction of a new ministry. Send resume or inquiries: derihar@yahoo.com by May 27.
• Part-Time Organist
  Written: 4/18/2012
  Strawbridge UMC, 5629 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, 77345, Richard Aslanian, Church, 281-360-4500; Fax, 281-360-9280; Cell, 254-749-6305; Land line, 281-713-2394.

• Announcements
  Written: 3/8/2012
  Events Inside Perkins: Monday, March 12, 5:30 p.m., St. Luke's at the Crossroads, 3501 W. Alabama, Ste. 106, Houston, 77027, Rev. Susan Buchanan, 713-621-5059. Information session for those...
• Announcements
  Written: 3/5/2012
  Condolences Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement: Donald Christensen, father of Rev. Lani Rousseau (First UMC, Sealy) died. Prayer Requests...
• Announcements
  Written: 3/1/2012
    Events Texas Youth Academy Student Application Deadline: Friday, March 9, Debbie Sutton, 713-521-9383. Spiritually mature UM high school sophomores and juniors encouraged to apply....
• Announcements
  Written: 2/27/2012
  Births                                &n...
• Candidate E-newsletter - First Quarter 2012
  Written: 2/21/2012
  Welcome You’ve received this Center for Clergy Excellence Candidate E-Newsletter because you are a candidate, seminary student, or summer intern, or because we heard you might be interested in...
• Announcements
  Written: 2/9/2012
  Condolences Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement: Maurice W. Cecil, widow of Rev. Anthony C. Cecil, Sr., and mother of Rev. Anthony C. Cecil,...
• Announcements
  Written: 2/6/2012
      Condolences Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement: Rev. Samuel L. Jenkins (Retired) died Monday, February 6. Arrangements...