Northwest Campus
Concordia Lutheran High School
700 E Main Street
Tomball, Texas 77375
Service Times
All Ministries
Angel Tree
This ministry collects and distributes Christmas presents for children in need within our church and community. Planning stages of the yearly event begin in October and end the day Conroe ISD breaks for the holidays. Time commitment varies. For more information, contact us.
Baby Dedication
Baby dedication is a time for parents to dedicate their babies and small children
to the Lord and to commit to raising them according to God's principles. Baby
dedication is held once a year on Mother's Day weekend. This ministry provides support to the pastor performing the dedication
and assists with coordination and contacting of parents for the event. Time
requirement is minimal. For more information, contact us.
Band
Band provides the instrumental portion of the music enjoyed at services, special events, and programs. This is an auditioned group of musicians committed to glorifying our Lord through song. Time requirement is 10-15 hours per week. For more information, contact us.
Baptism
This ministry assists with the administration of baptisms several times a month.
Help needed includes registration of those being baptized and providing support
to the pastors. Time commitment is 3-5 hours per month. For more information,
contact us.
Bereavement
This ministry meets the needs of our church families during their time of loss by preparing food for the gatherings of family and friends after funeral services. For more information, contact us.
"Think Life". Volunteers work with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in holding semi annual blood drives at Woodlands Church Fellowship campus. For additional information or to become part of this ministry, contact us.
For blood drive dates or to register > Click Here
Bookstore
Bibles, inspirational books, and other Christian literature are available for
sale in our bookstore. Participants in this ministry assist by selling the materials
and keeping track of inventory. They may also help with the production and packaging
of audio tapes, CD’s, and/or video tapes of the messages from Saturday
night and/or Sunday morning. Approximately 5-7 hours per month required. For
more information, contact us.
Bulletin Assemblers
Join this vital part of the weekend service preparation by assembling bulletins for the weekend services. Bulletin Assembly teams meet once monthly on Saturday mornings. This is an excellent opportunity for fellowship as well as a perfect way for your small group or family to serve together! For more information, contact Debbie Kessler.
Call Center Ministry
If you have a heart to reach out to others and share the Good News, join us as we answer calls in response to Pastor Kerry's televised broadcasts. Whether processing a request for a sermon tape or responding to needs through prayer - this ministry offers a unique opportunity to truly make a difference for Christ in the World. Full training is provided. For more information, contact us.
Cancer Resource Team
This ministry offers support to those who currently have cancer, or have had cancer, or have been touched by cancer. For more information, contact us.
Celebrate Recovery 12-Step Program
This ministry is a recovery program that helps attendees overcome hurts, habits,
and hang-ups in their lives through a Christ centered 12-step program. Meetings
are held on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in The Ride building.
Childcare is available. For more information,
contact us.
Children's Ministry -
Opportunities abound at FOTW’s Children’s ministry! The purpose of this ministry is to win kids to Christ and grow them spiritually. Adults can be a part of this ministry by helping in the classrooms during services, by volunteering with Vacation Bible School, Greeting, Music, Video and in many other exciting areas. For more information, contact us.
Children's Ministry Adventure Week VBS
Adventure week is a jazzed-up version of Vacation Bible School. There is awesome
praise and worship, a high energy lesson, games and activities, and the most
incredible water slides you have ever seen. We need adults to volunteer for
four to five hours a day for one week in the summer. For more information, contact
us.
Creative Hands Ministry
Creative Hands Ministry exists to reach out to others to help boost their morale and offer care through different sewing projects. The ministry meets on Thursday nights, from 5:00-9:00 PM in the Family Viewing Room.
For questions, please e-mail us at: creativehandsministry@woodlandschurch.tv
This ministry provides spiritual and emotional support for diabetics in a supportive Christian environment. It's goals are to help diabetics (1) understand they are loved by God; (2) know that they can control their blood sugar; and, (3) to equip them to help other diabetics as well. This ministry meets monthly on the third Tuesday and quarterly will include outside speakers. For further information, please contact the Diabetes Ministry.
DivorceCare
This ministry is designed to help soften the blow of a painful divorce. If you have been divorced, or are going through a divorce, this course will help bring about healing and a closer walk with the Lord. For more information on being a leader or being a participant, please email Dr. Paul Looney or call 281-367-1900.
DivorceCare for Kids is now also offered. It is designed for children ages 5-12.
Drama Team
Provides live sketches and video sketches for many of our weekend services and other events. This is an opportunity for those with acting ability to use their talents in church. The team is open to all attendees by audition. For more information, contact us.
Financial Counseling
Individuals in this ministry provide one-on-one budget and financial counseling to those in need and those in pre-marriage counseling with a pastor. For more information, contact us.
First Responders
FiRM is a self-motivated group composed of nurses, EMT's, doctors and ordinary people with an interest in being trained in this type of care. They provide emergency as well as non-emergency care and comfort to all ages at the majority of events on our campus. We are the only church in the county to be recognized First Responders by the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD). First Responders are trained and can provide basic first aid to include CPR/AED, oxygen administration, bandaging and splinting and spinal immobilization if needed prior to the arrival of a 911 ambulance. For further information email Joni Barker.
A Foster Care and Adoption Ministry. The Fostering Hope Ministry advances the well-being of children rescued from abusive and neglectful situations by facilitating their placement in Christian foster or adoptive homes; enabling foster families to better meet the needs of children in their care; and revealing God's love to all foster children in our community. For more information please contact the Fostering Hope Ministry.
If you have an outgoing and inviting personality, then we invite you to join us as a Greeter in making a great first impression! This dynamic team welcomes all guests and members to our church campus from the parking lot. They covet the idea of "WOWing" all those attending so that when they sit in their seat and the music begins, they feel accepted and grateful to be here at Woodlands Church. For more information on our First Impressions ministry or how to join one of our Greeting teams, email Joni Barker.
GriefShare
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
The Grief Support Ministry at Woodlands Church is a ministry for people grieving the loss of someone close. This 13 week video & curriculum-based program is facilitated by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. For more information, contact us.
Hospital Visitation
Participants give care to those in the hospital by visiting and praying with them and their families. Servants in this ministry sign up for various hospitals and/or times they want to serve. For more information, contact us.
Hungry and Homeless
We sow the seeds of love to the less fortunate through several ongoing and one-time projects. The volunteer time commitments will vary according to the project and the needs. Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
- Easter and Thanksgiving Outreach Meals
- Meals on Wheels Groups
- Life Skills Classes at MCEA in Conroe
- Weekly Outreach at Gibson Park in Conroe
- BBQ Pit Cooking Crews
You can sign up to help with any of these opportunites. For more information, check out the Hungry and Homeless Ministry or phone the Ministries Department at 281-367-1900.
Job Support
The mission is to help Job Seekers and Job Providers. The Job Support Ministry holds meetings for Job Seekers on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday's of each month from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. We currently meet at the Woodlands Church Fellowship Campus in Planet Kidz located in the Children's Ministry Building, downstairs. The meetings The meetings include breakout sessions covering topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills and job lead tips as well as prayer support and encouragement. There are Guest Speakers at various times throughout the year. We welcome volunteers to assist in this ministry and time commitment may vary depending upon your schedule. For more information, you can email jobsupportministry@woodlandschurch.tv or call the Ministries Department at 281-367-1900.
"Membership - Own the Vision", "Relationship - Build your Faith", and "Leadership - Be the Message" are offered on a regular basis to Woodlands Church attendees. Participation in this ministry involves setting up the classes, assisting with class registration and greeting, as well as providing support to the teaching pastor. Time requirement is only a few hours per month. For more information, contact us.
Meals
Volunteers deliver meals to church families experiencing times of stress such as illness, death of a loved one, surgery, or birth or adoption of a baby. Time commitment is generally minimal, and is estimated at less than an hour a month. For more information, email the Meals Ministry.
Men's Small Groups
Men's groups meet all throughout the county for Bible study, fellowship, accountability, and Christian growth. Breakfast groups, lunch groups and evening groups are also available. For more information, contact us.
Join us in ministering to the spiritual and humanitarian needs of the military in our Church and community by being a place of hope and healing to our military, veterans and their families. For more information, contact us.
Missions
Do you love to travel to exotic places? Do you have a heart to share God’s love in a different culture? If so, check out FOTW’s foreign missions opportunities! Currently, FOTW has ongoing missions in several parts of the world. State-side mission opportunities are available as well. For more information, contact us.
Motorcycle Ministry
The Motorcycle Ministry is focused on fellowship, Christian support, encouragement, prayer, and providing a Christian focus for motorcycle riders. We welcome all makes and models of bikes, and riders of all experiences. We have a monthly ride on the 3rd Saturday of each month (weather permitting) and other meets and rides throughout the month. We attend festivals, events, and rides throughout the area. Together we demonstrate fellowship and fun on motorcycles. We are an example for other riders and groups. We frequently ride with other church motorcycle groups and with some of the Christian Motorcycle Association Chapters. For more information, contact the Motorcycle Ministry.
Music and Media
Ministry serves in many areas of the church. From performing in the band to operating a camera the music and drama ministry is really in the spot light.
Persecuted Church Ministry
This virtual ministry is dedicated to strengthening and encouraging persecuted Christians worldwide. Team members stay informed, raise awareness, provide prayer support, and participate in encouragement projects to make a difference in the lives of over 200 million Christians in 45 nations that face interrogation, arrest, discrimination, alienation, and even death for their faith in Christ. Participation is by the semester – spring or fall. Suggested assignments are forwarded to you via email. Occasional meetings are held, but not required. For more information contact HoustonWOW@aol.com or call (281) 296-7700.
Photography
The FOTW Photography Ministry provides support for baptisms, membership events, special services and other church related activities. Participants need not be professional photographers. A willingness to serve and basic photography skills will allow you to capture those important moments for the church, our members and guests. Time commitment varies depending on the activities being covered and is up to the individual. For more information, contact the Photography Ministry.
Powerpoint
Provides graphic assistance through PowerPoint presentations to help with worship services, Life Development Classes, special events and other ministries of the church. For more information, contact us.
Prayer
This ministry equips, trains, and encourages members and regular attenders to participate in prayer, believing that prayer is powerful and effective. One or more of the following prayer opportunities are available. Worship Teams pray in small groups during a minimum of one worship service per month. Email Team is made up of individuals who receive prayer requests online daily. Brown Bag Prayer Affair meets during lunch to pray once a month. Other Prayer Teams meet throughout the week to pray for church, staff and ministries. The Prayer Vigils Team prays a few times a year for special events. For more information contact the Counseling/Pastoral Care Office at 281-367-1900 extension 3103.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry exists to reach out, give hope, and let those that are sick know that someone cares for them and is praying for them. This ministry focuses on knitting shawls for those that are hospitalized or going through medical treatments. This group meets on the first Friday of every month at noon in the Green Room. If interested in this prayer & care ministry, please contact the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry at Woodlands Church exists to bring the hope of Christ to those who are incarcerated. If you are interested in being involved with this ministry or would like further information please contact the Prison Ministry.
Restoration
The purpose of Woodlands Church Restoration is to provide biblical and balanced teaching and support groups to promote wholeness, growth and spiritual maturity. Contact Dr. Paul Looney - Pastor for more information or call 281-367-1900.
School Supplies
Woodlands Church adopts local schools to provide supplies and backpacks to under resources children. The ministry insures that every student in school receives supplies. Volunteers deliver kits to the children at their Meet the Teacher night in August. Time commitments vary. For more information contact the School Supply Ministry.
Set-Up
This group facilitates set-up services for all FOTW activities. It is the operation involved in setting up all equipment needed at various facilities rented by FOTW. This includes setting into place tables, chairs, and audio/visual equipment. Also it includes the maintenance of all equipment and signage for the parking lot and building. For more information, contact us.
Singles
We now have an exciting ministry for singles called Fusion.
For more information, » click here -or- contact us
Small Groups
Develop lasting friendships and learn the truths of the Bible in the small group ministry. Opportunities abound for leading, developing your leadership skills by apprenticing, or hosting a small group in your home. Ongoing leadership training is provided throughout the year through classes and retreats. Men's, women's, singles, couples and special interest groups available. For more information, contact us.
Small World Preschool
Opportunities abound to be a part of FOTW's children's ministry! The purpose of this ministry is to share Christ with believing and seeking children and to help them to recognize their spiritual gifts and to surrender their lives to Christ. Adults can be a part of this ministry by helping in the classrooms during services, by volunteering with Vacation Bible School, Greeting, and in many other exciting areas.
For more information, contact us.
Spiritual Discovery Group
Spiritual Discovery Group is a place where you can ask the tough questions about God in a safe, casual, non-judgmental environment with people just like you who want to begin a serious examination of Christianity.
Student Life Development
These classes track adult classes 101, 201, 301 and 401 for Junior High and High School students. Participation in this ministry includes helping with class registration, serving meals and providing support to the teaching pastors. Time requirement is approximately 3-4 hours per month. For more information, contact us.
Students
The Student Ministry is where it's at for Middle School, Junior High and High School age students. We exist to attract students to Christ, develop them as Christians, equip them for ministry, and challenge them to lead. For more information, contact us.
Technical Team
This ministry provides lights, sound, and technical support for musical performances and other church related meetings and activities. Volunteers set up and operate sound, video, lights, and other equipment for most events at FOTW. On the job training provided! Time commitment varies. For more information, contact us.
Thanksgiving Meals
Every Thanksgiving Woodlands Church provides thousands of Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate in our community.
Volunteer opportunities vary. For more information, check our Community Outreach calendar: click here.
Transit Ministry
This is truly the Woodlands Church First Impression! From the moment you enter and exit Woodlands Church each weekend, this lively group of men and women are committed to making sure things run smoothly and safely. This devoted team welcomes you to our church, guides you to your parking spot, transports you across the campus on golf carts and shuttles, and assists with any other needs that you may have. If you would like to join this team-oriented ministry and ensure that your fellow-attendees have a safe and fun parking experience, then we have an orange vest waiting for you! For more information, contact Dave Leon.
Ushers
This diverse group is an essential part of our First Impressions vision. Our Ushers welcome and guide guests and members into the auditorium so that they can enjoy a positive worship experience. They assist with locating seats, facilitate offering time, and are alert to the enjoyment and safety of each guest. Our fantastic team of Ushers ease the process of Communion and handle all of the behind-the-scene details. If you enjoy helping people, then we have a place for you on our Usher team. For more information, contact Joni Barker.
Vocal Team
Provides an opportunity for those with vocal talents to use their gift in worship. This is an auditioned group that provides solo and ensemble singing in all of FOTW's worship services and special events. For more information, contact us.
Women's Ministry
We love to worship, study and simply have fun together in comfortable, casual settings. If you want to meet new friends and grow in your walk with the Lord, you've found the right place. We offer relevant Bible studies, such as " Step By Step Through the New Testament " and "Conversation Peace." You will find small groups studying and sharing experiences like women's conferences and our unique Bible study - The Journey. For more information contact Patti Lis.
