Dr. Stephen P. Wende
Senior Pastor
Phone: 832-668-1839
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Administrative Asst: Brenda Kenney
Phone: 832-668-1839
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A native Texan, Dr. Wende graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 with high honors. In 1976 he received a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School, and in 1992 his Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. He is married to Karin Susan Wende and they have two children, Michelle and Meredith.
After serving churches in south Texas and San Antonio, Dr. Wende was appointed to his present position in July 2001.
Dr. Wende is a noted speaker and serves as contributing editor for Preaching Magazine. He has received many awards for his work in the areas of church growth, education, and mission outreach. In addition, he has served in numerous leadership positions in the United Methodist Church: including the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, the Task Force on Evangelism, and election to the last six United Methodist General and Jurisdictional Conferences.
Due to his high interest in the welfare of the community, Dr. Wende serves as a Director of the Methodist Hospital of Houston, a Director of the Texas Methodist Foundation, a Trustee of Huston-Tillotson University and a Trustee of Houston Christian High School. Along with involvement in many organizations relating to medical and civic programs, Dr. Wende has been a Commissioner of the Methodist Home of Waco and Trustee of Texas Wesleyan College.
Dr. Wende, the forty-seventh pastor of First Methodist Houston, continues to lead the congregation in its strong tradition of spiritual formation, family ministries, and service to the city and the world.
Rev. Charles Thompson
Executive Pastor - Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1840
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Administrative Asst: Brenda Kenney
Phone: 832-668-1839
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Dr. Paul Clines
Executive Pastor - Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4782
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Administrative Asst: Natalie Stotts
Phone: 713-458-4748
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Stan Adams
Director of Engineering
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1868
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Bette Briers
Coordinator of Membership Records
Phone: 832-668-1807
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Colleen Dillahunty
Director of Adult Education
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1894
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Administrative Asst.: Elizabeth Norris
Phone: 832-668-1879
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Aaron Ferguson
Director of Student Ministry
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1800
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Joe Flores
Director of Communications &
First Choice Ministries
Phone: 832-668-1854
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Administrative Asst: Linda Calvert
Phone: 832-668-1816
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Tom Gaden
Director of Quillian Center & Seniors Ministry
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4705
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Jack Long
Associate Director
Phone: 713-458-4712
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Karen Wallis
Associate Director
Phone: 713-458-4707
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Amy Garner
Director of Children & Family Ministries
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1862
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Administrative Asst.: Liz Norris
Phone: 832-668-1879
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Courtney Gutierrez
Assistant Director of Elementary
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1827
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Lisa Irwin
Assistant Director of Nursery & Preschool
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1812
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Rev. Cy Helm
Associate Pastor
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4758
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Rev. Humberto Hernandez
Director of Hispanic Ministry
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1858
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Allen Houk
Director of Fund Development
Downtown & Westchase Campuses
Phone: 832-668-1834
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Administrative Asst: Brenda Kenney
Phone: 832-668-1839
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Gale Houk
Manager of Hidden Treasures Books & Gifts Stores
Downtown & Westchase Campuses
Phone: 832-668-1876
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Kristen Jones
Director of Missions
Downtown and Westchase Campuses
Phone: 832-668-1856
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Administrative Asst: Kim James
Phone: 832-668-1819
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Kathrin Meier
Program Director
Neighbors In Action
Phone: 832-343-8105
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Jay Klingenberg
Director of Operations
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4700
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Administrative Asst: Dionne Holbert
Phone: 713-458-4759
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Bill Wilson
Asst. Director of Facilities
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4757
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Nikki Leaverton
Associate Director of Youth Ministry
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1845
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Steve Littlefield
Director of Worship
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4771
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Administrative Asst.: Bonnie King
Phone: 713-458-4799
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Stephen Mackey
Director of Student Ministry
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4726
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Administrative Asst: Nikki Leaverton
Phone: 713-458-4732
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Robin Milutin
Coordinator of Women's Ministry
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1861
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Administrative Asst.: Elizabeth Norris
Phone: 832-668-1879
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Dr. Terry Morris
Director of Music & Fine Arts
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1823
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Administrative Asst: Rebecca Holland
Phone: 832-668-1824
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Organist: Jay Whatley
Phone: 832-668-1820
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Dr. David Pendergrass
Minister of Discipleship
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4700
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Administrative Asst: Natalie Stotts
Phone: 713-458-4748
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Elaine Pendergrass
Director of Children's Ministry &
Interim Co-Head of School of
Wesley Academy
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4711
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Administrative Asst: Sabitha Panthagani
Phone: 713-458-4715
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Ismael Rivera
Director of Production
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4700
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Paula Rivera
Director of Finance
Phone: 832-668-1842
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Karen Sprague
Sr. Financial Assistant
Human Resources Coordinator
Phone: 832-668-1826
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Judy Saenz
Director of Events & Seniors Ministry
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1836
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Beryle Woods
Church Hostess
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1844
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Rev. Ann Spears
Pastor of Evangelism & Assimilation
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832-668-1853
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Administrative Asst: Susie Horr
Phone: 832-668-1821
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Debbie Wallis
Director of Care & Connection Ministries
Westchase Campus
Phone: 713-458-4797
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Administrative Asst: Marj Cujko
Phone: 713-458-4723
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Dr. Mark Welshimer
Associate Pastor of Men & Young Adults
Downtown Campus
Phone: 832--668-1838
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