Countdown to Conference: Celebrating Bishop Huie and Conference Priorities Past, Present and Future |
Three prominent keynote speakers, special events and a nationally-known worship leader will inspire delegates and guests attending the Annual Conference in Houston this May. Register soon to safeguard your spot.

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Up Close Series: Meet Your Delegates |
In this ongoing series, learn more about the delegates representing the Texas Conference at the mid-May General Conference. This edition spotlights Rev. Dr. Janice Gilbert and Marquice Hobbs.  |
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Author Mike Bonem: Five Practices of Great and Godly Leadership |
Consultant and leadership guru Mike Bonem recently taught over 100 leaders how relationships, planning, mental models, and change can be leveraged to produce Godly leadership and church vitality.
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"Revolution Youth" Ministry Exemplifies the Live+Serve+Share Vision |
Not only will you find the word LOVE in Lake Houston UMC's dynamic youth ministry logo, you will find it in dozens of ministry adventures involving everything from skits to sandwiches. |
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At-Risk Teens Flourish in Experimental Poetry Program |
ProjectCURATE's Iconoclast program, sponsored in part by the Texas Annual Conference and St. Paul's UMC, Houston, is turning troubled teens into published and performing poets who feel heard and affirmed in unique ways.
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Lessons From a "Community Partnership Pro" |
Faithbridge UMC member Jerrie Amos has developed a system for finding divine connections in the community and she is contagiously passionate about empowering others to do the same. |
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Communication Power: 2016 Best Idea Contest to Generate Shareable Ideas |
From a revamped website to a newly discovered shortcut or app, churches that share their "Best Idea" in the upcoming weeks might receive a prize and recognition at Annual Conference – but more importantly, they can help other congregations leverage the power of effective Kingdom communication.

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