Media

Gain perspective with this collection of videos and podcasts featuring our pastors and lay leaders at The Woodlands Methodist Church. New media will be added, so check back for new additions to this library of resources.

Affiliation Vote Results Announcement

May 14, 2023 — Voting has concluded and affiliation vote results are in. Take a moment to hear Board of Trustees Chair Mark Hanley and Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen reveal the exciting response from church membership on affiliation with the Global Methodist Church.

Church Planting

May 9, 2023 — Today, our church is uniquely positioned to identify, train and send future ministry leaders out to share our Wesleyan Methodist traditions — not just to expand a section or two of Montgomery County, but to expand God’s Kingdom here on earth.  

GROW Discipleship

May 9, 2023 — One of our biggest contributions to the future of Methodism is in the area of Christian discipleship. Our G.R.O.W. discipleship pathway is a dynamic tool for spiritual formation whether you’ve been on the journey for a few days or a few decades.

Missions

May 9, 2023 — Until the whole world knows of the love of Jesus, we must stay focused on our mission. It’s the original vision John Wesley had for sharing the gospel in service to others. In the season ahead, we have a bold vision for doing ministry with like-minded, like-hearted Methodists in our own church and across the world.

Nextgen

May 9, 2023 — Gen Z is “rising up,” and we are unashamed about the call of God on our church to help steward this next generation of leaders. We believe God invites every kid, confirmand and student at our church into a Spirit-responsive relationship with Jesus and, out of that relationship, to spend the rest of their lives serving Him.

Faithful Response

May 8, 2023 - When God calls, how shall we answer? Ours is a faithful response to advance our ministry with a spirit of power, love and sound judgement.

A Vision For The Future

May 3, 2023 — Hear from TWMC clergy about the vision for the future of The Woodlands Methodist Church and the future of Methodism.

Call For Affiliation With The Global Methodist Church

April 16, 2023 — Hear from Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen and other leaders as they make their unanimous recommendation to join the Global Methodist Church.

Community Forum 4

March 26, 2023 — Hear a keynote from Senior Pastor, Mark Sorensen, and curated questions and answers from representatives from Foundry Network, Independent Methodist, The Sanctification Project, and the Global Methodist Church.

Community Forum 3

March 25, 2023 — Hear a keynote from Senior Pastor, Mark Sorensen, and curated questions and answers from representatives from Foundry Network, Independent Methodist, The Sanctification Project, and the Global Methodist Church.

Podcasts

Risks and Benefits of the GMC

November 12, 2022 — As TWMC builds a blueprint for the future, does it share a vision and purpose with the Global Methodist Church? Join Pastors Susan Kent, Mark Swayze, and Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen as they discuss the discernment frameworks for future ministry at TWMC in comparison to the denominational offerings of The GMC.

Why Go Global?

July 19, 2022 — Join Rev. Pierce Drake, TWMC’s Pastor of Community Formation, and a very special guest, Rev. Carolyn Moore of the Art of Holiness blog and podcast, to gain understanding and perspectives on the newly formed Global Methodist Church. Moore is a longtime friend of The Woodlands Methodist Church, the current Global Council Chairwoman of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, and a leading advocate for traditional congregations discerning disaffiliation from the greater United Methodist denomination.

Equipping the Next Generation of Christian Leaders

July 7, 2022 — What are we teaching, and how are we leading the next generation of Christian leaders to be true to God's Word? Join pastors Susan Kent and Mark Swayze and Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen as they share our church’s vision and plan to equip your children and students to carry the true Gospel forward in faith.

Gain perspective with this collection of videos and podcasts featuring our pastors and lay leaders at The Woodlands Methodist Church. New media will be added, so check back for new additions to this library of resources.

Affiliation Vote Results Announcement

May 14, 2023 — Voting has concluded and affiliation vote results are in. Take a moment to hear Board of Trustees Chair Mark Hanley and Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen reveal the exciting response from church membership on affiliation with the Global Methodist Church.

Church Planting

May 9, 2023 — Today, our church is uniquely positioned to identify, train and send future ministry leaders out to share our Wesleyan Methodist traditions — not just to expand a section or two of Montgomery County, but to expand God’s Kingdom here on earth.  

GROW Discipleship

May 9, 2023 — One of our biggest contributions to the future of Methodism is in the area of Christian discipleship. Our G.R.O.W. discipleship pathway is a dynamic tool for spiritual formation whether you’ve been on the journey for a few days or a few decades.

Missions

May 9, 2023 — Until the whole world knows of the love of Jesus, we must stay focused on our mission. It’s the original vision John Wesley had for sharing the gospel in service to others. In the season ahead, we have a bold vision for doing ministry with like-minded, like-hearted Methodists in our own church and across the world.

Nextgen

May 9, 2023 — Gen Z is “rising up,” and we are unashamed about the call of God on our church to help steward this next generation of leaders. We believe God invites every kid, confirmand and student at our church into a Spirit-responsive relationship with Jesus and, out of that relationship, to spend the rest of their lives serving Him.

Faithful Response

May 8, 2023 - When God calls, how shall we answer? Ours is a faithful response to advance our ministry with a spirit of power, love and sound judgement.

A Vision For The Future

May 3, 2023 — Hear from TWMC clergy about the vision for the future of The Woodlands Methodist Church and the future of Methodism.

Call For Affiliation With The Global Methodist Church

April 16, 2023 — Hear from Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen and other leaders as they make their unanimous recommendation to join the Global Methodist Church.

Community Forum 4

March 26, 2023 — Hear a keynote from Senior Pastor, Mark Sorensen, and curated questions and answers from representatives from Foundry Network, Independent Methodist, The Sanctification Project, and the Global Methodist Church.

Community Forum 3

March 25, 2023 — Hear a keynote from Senior Pastor, Mark Sorensen, and curated questions and answers from representatives from Foundry Network, Independent Methodist, The Sanctification Project, and the Global Methodist Church.

Equipping The Next Generation Of Christian Leaders

June 25, 2022 — What are we teaching, and how are we leading the next generation of Christian leaders to be true to God's Word? Join pastors Susan Kent and Mark Swayze and Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen as they share our church’s vision and plan to equip your children and students to carry the true Gospel forward in faith.