The Heart of a Faithful Pastor | Pastor Appreciation Sermon | 1 Thessalonians
What does it mean to be a faithful pastor, and how should the church respond to those who faithfully serve God's people? In this Pastor Appreciation message...
WELCOME TO
Twinland
Twinland
Missionary
Baptist Church
A Christ-centered, Bible-believing church growing together and reaching our community for the glory of God.
Solid Bible Teaching
The Word of God is the foundation for all we do.
Christ-Centered Fellowship
Encouraging one another in faith and in life.
A Heart for the World
Sharing the Gospel locally and globally.
01 / WHO WE ARE
Faithful to the Word.
Present in our community.
A church that feels
like family.
Twinland exists to glorify God by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and connecting people into loving relationships with God and one another.
We're a family-focused, independent Baptist congregation. We welcome your questions, your struggles, and your desire to grow. We voluntarily fellowship with churches of the American Baptist Association in taking the gospel to the nations.
01Biblical preachingChrist-centered teaching from Scripture.
02Authentic worshipGathering to honor God together.
03Genuine communityA place to belong and be known.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…”JOHN 3:16 · KJV
03 / OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Life at Twinland.
Real moments from worship, fellowship, family activities, and time spent together. This is our church family.
A glimpse of the people and gatherings that make Twinland a church family.
OUR CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Meet our pastors.
Faithful leadership, a heart for people, and a commitment to God's Word.
Pastor Pace
Pastor Pace serves Twinland Missionary Baptist Church with a commitment to biblical teaching and the life of the local church. His background combines years of academic preparation with a desire to help people grow in their understanding of God's Word.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a minor in Management, from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He continued his education with a Master in Theology from Heritage Baptist Institute, pursued additional business studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and undertook doctoral studies at Texas Baptist Institute.
Beyond his responsibilities in ministry, Pastor Pace is a father of two grown children and a grandfather of seven, all living in the Houston area. Family, faith, and the fellowship of the local church remain important parts of his life.
Pastor Chad Whiteley
Chad Whiteley has served as Associate Pastor of Twinland Missionary Baptist Church since 2023. His ministry reflects a lifelong interest in Scripture, education, and helping people discover how biblical truth speaks to everyday life.
Chad earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Colorado Christian University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He later completed a PhD in Leadership at Carolina University, a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and an MBA in Data Analytics at Frostburg State University, and a Master of Divinity at Liberty University.
Chad and his wife, Maria, are raising their two daughters, Leia and Cali. Whether teaching, preaching, or spending time with his family, his desire is to serve Christ faithfully and encourage others to grow in their faith.
MISSIONS & OUTREACH
Sharing the gospel beyond our walls.
Meet missionaries whose ministries Twinland has highlighted.
Brother Kennedy — Clovis, New Mexico
Brother Kennedy is the missionary pastor in Clovis, NM. He has pastored the Lord's local New Testament churches in Arkansas, Texas, and Kentucky. Pastor Kennedy was raised in the South Houston/Pasadena, Texas area. Pastor Kennedy was saved at the age of 9 years old and was baptized by the authority of Fellowship MBC where he served as a member in various positions such as Young Adult Sunday School teacher and Youth Director from 1985 - 2003 until he took his first pastorate in Arkansas. Brother Kennedy has attended both Heritage Baptist Institute and Central Arkansas Baptist Bible Institute. He was licensed and ordained by Fellowship MBC in 2003. He is married to his beloved wife, Mandy, and they have 3 wonderful children; Danny, Bailey, and Grace.
Scott & Stacie Maness — Argentina
The Maness family are missionaries to Argentina, sent out by Nevill's Chapel Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Scott and Stacie Maness have been happily married since November 28, 1996 and have 7 children. Scott was saved at the age of 16 after hearing the gospel preached at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He announced his call to preach when he was 18 and after graduating from High School he attended Texas Baptist Institute-Seminary the fall of 1994. He graduated from Texas Baptist Institute in 1999 and has pastored various churches and missions in the state of Texas since 1998. His last pastorate was in Moss Hill, TX from 2008 to 2016.
03 / LIFE TOGETHER
More than Sunday.
Church is a people, not just a place. Discover ways to connect, serve, and grow alongside us.
04 / YOUR FIRST VISITThere's a place
There's a place
for you here.
Whether you've been in church your whole life or you're exploring faith for the first time, you're welcome at Twinland.
Get in touch →COME AS YOU ARE
We'd love to meet you.
Join us for worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship. There's a place for your family at Twinland.
Sunday School
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
11:00 AM
Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 PM
16300 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX
Ask us a question →HOUSTON, TEXAS · TWINLAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
05 / GET IN TOUCH
We're here
We're here
to listen.
Whether you're planning a visit, have a question about our church, or would appreciate prayer, we'd love to hear from you.
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info@twinlandmbc.com
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