Grace and peace, church family.

Hard to believe we are moving into the month of November. I pray this finds you all well.

Last week, I had the privilege of gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, with a group of senior pastors from some of the larger congregations within the Global Methodist Church. At the invitation of Bishop Jeff Greenway, we spent two days praying, dreaming, sharing and asking an important question: What could God accomplish through our churches if we worked together?

I have to tell you that I came home encouraged, energized and more excited than ever about what God is doing.

One of the things I love about the Global Methodist Church is that we are still a young denomination with an incredible opportunity before us. God is truly on the move. We are seeing churches grow, disciples being made, leaders being raised up and new congregations being planted. And we’re just getting started!

What encouraged me most about our gathering, however, wasn’t the size of the churches represented. It was the heart of the pastors around the table. There was a genuine desire to serve, to share resources, to invest in the next generation and to help strengthen the church both locally and globally.

I couldn’t help but think about what we’re experiencing right here at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Through our Beyond capital campaign and vision, we’re already seeing God open doors we could never have imagined.

Church family, the Holy Spirit is on the move! What a privilege it is to be part of what God is doing in this season.

The best part? I believe there’s so much more to come!

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen (Ephesians 3:20)

— Mark