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Teaching Sunday

Ken Werlein // Founding Pastor
Ken Werlein is founding pastor of Faithbridge and a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Asbury Theological Seminary. In 1998, the Lord called Ken to plant a church in Northwest Houston with the mission to make more and stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

Ken prioritizes family time with his wife, Suzanne, and their two sons, Wesley and William.

Teaching Sunday

Prateek Jacob // Video Producer
Prateek Jacob is a graduate of Texas A&M University, studying 3D Animation. He grew up at Faithbridge when his family moved to Spring in 2013. He has worked on Faithbridge staff in missions for The Road and currently serves as a video producer.

Prateek is a passionate storyteller who believes that journeying with Christ is the adventure of a lifetime.

Teaching Sunday

Jared Darby

A Houston native, Jared was born and went to high school in Missouri City, Texas. He currently serves as the Senior Leader of Eden Church Houston (a church plant coming Fall ’24).

His drive and commitment to serving the local church is superseded only by his love for his family and the people he is fortunate enough to serve alongside. Jared is a passionate leader who has been serving the local church for the last 13 vears in a variety of positions. Whether it's student ministry, campus launches, preaching the Gospel or serving the community, Jared's heart is to reach people right where they are.

Teaching Sunday

Jessica LaGrone // Pastoral Elder
Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States.

A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference at the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas.

Jessica and her husband, Jim, have two young children, Drew and Kate.

Missions Sendoff

Teaching: Hector Ramirez

Hector Ramirez is a Houston Baptist University graduate whom God called to ministry through the mission field. As a missionary, Hector is passionate about kingdom work through missions. Hector, his wife Shelby, and their son Milo are part of our Faithbridge family.

Teaching Today:

Michael Sullivan
Michael “Sully” Sullivan is an Aggie with a master’s degree in accounting. After working in Dallas as an external auditor, Michael joined the staff as Young Adult Pastor. Now he combines his heart for ministry with his accounting expertise as Business Administrator.

Michael loves golf, Aggie Football, and quality time with his wife, Jill, and their daughter, Hadley.

Teaching this Sunday:

Beth Moore | Bible Teacher
Author and Speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She is a dedicated wife, and mother of two adult daughters and three delightful grandchildren. Beth lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries. She has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies, and recently celebrated over 20 years of Living Proof Live conferences. She can be seen teaching Bible studies on the television program Living Proof with Beth Moore, aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

Teaching Sunday

Dan Slagle
Dan Slagle, a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary, originates from Atlanta, GA. Dan served on Faithbridge staff full-time for over 15 years as the Care and Bridging Pastor, and now dedicates his time and passions to equipping leaders overseas with International Leadership Institute.

Dan is particularly passionate about the local church and enjoys training pastors around the world. Outside of church Dan can be found running, painting, or reading something by or about JRR Tolkien.

Dan and his better half, Becky, have four daughters–Georgia, Erika, Adeline, and Vivian.

Teaching Today:

Lizi Bailey
Lizi Bailey has led worship at Faithbridge for over 10 years, and serves full time as our Worship Pastor. A talented singer, songwriter, and recording artist, Lizi is passionate about seeing the body of Christ engage in creative, authentic worship of our King. Lizi loves nature, good conversation, and discovering what it means to become a fully alive human who knows her God.

Lizi and her husband, Matthew, have five children: Ezra, Silas, Lyric, Sunny, and Daisy.

Duffy Robbins

Duffy Robbins, professor of youth ministry at Grove City College in PA, is a widely-respected leading voice in youth and family ministry and a bestselling author. Duffy is well known for his insights, inspiration and humor, both in the classroom and as he travels the world speaking to teenagers, youth leaders and parents of teens.

Duffy is a favorite returning speaker at Faithbridge.

Teaching Today:

Scot Pollok
This Sunday we welcome guest Bible Teacher Scot Pollok!

Scot began serving God during his college years at Texas A&M University in student ministry. After graduating from college and seminary, Scot served as Teaching Pastor and would become the Lead Pastor of Faith Bible in The Woodlands. He has his wife Liza, have two children, Andrew and Isabel (Izzy).

Teaching Sunday

Steve Carter
Steve is currently dividing his time between guest speaking for churches, events, and communities, developing communicators in mentorship programs, working with leadership boards to help cultivate strong internal communicators and strategy, studying and writing.
He co-hosts a podcast called The Home Team about the intersection of sports, faith, and culture with Sam Acho and Trey Burton. He lives in Phoenix with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.

Teaching Sunday

Clay Scroggins

Clay Scroggins is the former lead pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the author of How To Lead In A World Of Distraction and How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge. He has a master’s degree and a doctorate with an emphasis in online church from Dallas Theological Seminary, and lives in Atlanta with his wife, Jenny, and their five lively children, Lucy, Jake, Sally, Cooper, and Whit.

Teaching Today

Connie Beaver
Connie Beaver has been a part of the Faithbridge family for 15 years, and has been on staff with our Kids team for 8 years! As a Bible teacher, Christ follower, former educator, working mom, and Kids minister, Connie brings a vibrant spirit and breadth of wisdom to our church.

Connie loves reading, dancing, and raising her two kids with her husband, Blake.

Teaching this Sunday

Ben Stuart
Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M.

Ben and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime.

Teaching this Sunday

Timothy Ateek
Timothy "TA" Ateek has served as the Executive Director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M and is the Teaching Pastor at Watermark Church in Dallas, Texas.

TA loves teaching the Bible and walking life with his wife Kathryn and their three boys.

Teaching this Sunday

Tyler Riley
Tyler currently serves as the High School Pastor at Faithbridge. Prior to joining our team in 2017, he served for five years as the Senior Program Director at Pine Cove's Crier Creek Family Camp in Columbus, TX.

Tyler graduated in 2013 with a Communication Degree from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX, and loves watching sports, traveling, teaching, and communicating. Tyler has one cat named Jessica.

Teaching this Sunday

Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell is a graduate of Rice University and Duke Divinity School. Michael grew up at Faithbridge and spent his three years in seminary working as a youth pastor at Sunrise UMC in Raleigh. He is currently in Washington, D.C. serving as the Pastoral Resident and Director of Operations at Kings Church, a church plant in Capitol Hill.

Michael is passionate about urban church planting and the interplay between church and culture. He is especially motivated to help young people experience the life-changing power of the Gospel. In his free time, Michael enjoys running, grilling, and reading.

Michael is the son of long-time Faithbridgers, Becca and David McDowell, and he is married to Elizabeth, the love of his life.