First Methodist Houston Pastors
The pastors of First Methodist Houston are great teachers in the community and are willing to teach God’s word. First Methodist Houston is led by Pastor Lindsay Kirkpatrick. Along with Pastor Lindsay Kirkpatrick, First Methodist Houston is privileged to have Pastor Amanda Davis, Pastor Eric Pugh, and Pastor Sylvia Kiboko.
If you would like a full listing of our staff, please visit our Staff page here.
Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick is our new Senior Pastor. She brings 17 years of ministry experience, most recently serving 11 years at Asbury UMC in Pasadena. Lindsay and her husband, Kenton, have three children—Braden, Logan, and Beth.
Pastor Eric Pugh, our Pastor of Missions & Family Ministry, has served at First Methodist Houston. An ordained United Methodist Deacon, he brings over 15 years of ministry experience and holds a Master of Theological Studies from SMU and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary.
Pastor Sylvia Kiboko leads Altar Umoja at First Methodist Houston, celebrating African culture through worship in Swahili and French. Join for fellowship at 11 AM and worship at 12 PM on the second floor; first Sundays are in the sanctuary with translation services.
Amanda Davis, Executive Pastor at First Methodist Houston, brings years of pastoral experience and a passion for community ministry. She is a wife and mom of two who loves family adventures and cheering on the “A Team.”