Rev. Dr. HiRho Park Named Director of Belonging, Inclusion and Cultural Engagement
Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. HiRho Park as the director of belonging, inclusion and cultural engagement, effective July 1, 2026.
Confirmation United: Growing in Faith, Together
Confirmation United was created out of a simple but powerful desire: to give youth a richer confirmation experience by learning, questioning and growing in faith together across the connection. For churches with smaller confirmation classes, the program offers students an opportunity to hear the voices of peers beyond their own congregation and discover they are part of something much larger.
For the Love of Ministry (And Each Other)
Love is in the air, and so is the shared calling of ministry! As Valentine's Day approaches, we asked four ministry couples from across the Horizon Texas Conference to talk about what it's really like when both partners are serving in vocational ministry.
Rev. John McLarty Appointed District Superintendent for Mid-North and East Districts
Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. John McLarty as the next District Superintendent for the Mid-North and East Districts, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. Cassie Wade Announces July 2026 Retirement
After 15 years of service, Rev. Cassie Wade has announced that she will retire from active ministry in The United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2026.