Senior Pastor
Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick
Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick is our new Senior Pastor and we are blessed to have her serving as our Senior Pastor.
Lindsay joined First UMC Houston in July and brings 17 years of ministry experience, including 11 years as pastor of Asbury UMC in Pasadena, Texas. She has also served as Associate Pastor of Montgomery UMC and Pastor of First UMC Coolidge.
She has provided leadership to the Texas Annual Conference as Chair of the Missions Committee, as a member of the conference delegation, and as a representative at nationwide gatherings. Lindsay is passionate about making space for new and growing disciples to find their home in God and for public square ministry, where the church collaborates with nonprofits, industry partners, and city leaders to multiply its impact.
A summa cum laude graduate of both Texas A&M University and Perkins School of Theology at SMU, Lindsay received the Charles T. and Jessie James Bible Award at Perkins and the 2023 Eric Anderson Award.
Lindsay is married to Dr. Kenton Kirkpatrick, Deputy Avionics Integrator for NASA’s Gateway program. They have three children—Braden, Logan, and Beth—and enjoy reading and biking together as a family.
We continue to be grateful for the faithful ministry of Rev. Lance Richards, who transitioned to A&M United Methodist Church in College Station this summer. Please join us in praying for both Pastor Lindsay and her family as they serve among us and for Pastor Lance and his family in their new ministry.
