Pastor of Caring Ministries
critter@twumc.org
281.297.5953
Prior to joining the staff at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, Cliff worked for eight years as a pastoral counselor for Insight for Living, an international radio ministry featuring Chuck Swindoll. He also served three small United Methodist churches in Northeast Texas on the weekends, bringing to life the true meaning of itinerant ministry.
Cliff often defines his work in the church as a "threshold" ministry, one which allows him the privilege of standing at the threshold between the church and the world inviting people to experience a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ. He has a heart for people who are enduring the emotional, spiritual, and physical hardships of life. Cliff believes the Gospel message of grace has the power to transform us from within and strives to live according to the unmerited grace which he has received.
Cliff is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Pastoral Leadership. He has also completed numerous post-graduate classes at the Perkins School of Theology. He and his wife, Lauri, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in the summer of 2010. They are blessed with two adult children, Garrett and Michelle, and a new daughter-in-law, Kandace. Cliff is restoring an old sailboat, and hopes to renew his passion for sailing in the coastal waters around the Houston/Galveston area.
