Dr. Mark H. Young Dr. Young is a third generation, life long United Methodist. He has served United Methodist Churches in the Texas Anuual Conference for 30 years. His father was a United Methodist Minister (retired). He has been senior minister of Klein since June 2005. He served here once before as an Associate Minister (1984-1986). Before coming to Klein a second time, he was District Superintendent of the Beaumont District for five years. Prior to that, he served as Senior Minister of Bellaire United Methodist Church, whithin the city of Houston. Earlier years were served in several East Texas churches. He has served on the Conference Board of Ordanined Ministry, has served as a Jurisdictional Delegate and as a Delegate to the Worl Methodist Conference. He also received the Bishops' Evangelism Award in 1995. He has a passion for growing persons into discipleship and believes that covenant groups with other persons keep us grounded in our faith.
Senior Pastor
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Clergy Administrator:
Jeanette Campbell
He has embraced the concept of Wesley's concept: "The world is our parish." "The church's best moments are when they are lived out in the community, touching the hearts and livesof people where they work and live," Dr. Young remarked. Furthermore, he added, "We are living in an unprecedented time in which people are looking for deep answers to the questions of a rapidly changing culture on all fronts. Klein is an authentic voice that seeks to speak and listen to the needs of others, and offer them Christ in a heartfelt and genuine atmosphere, where realtionships are made and friendships are found."
A native of Houston, Tx, he graduated with honors from Waltrip High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Houston, received a Masters Degree in Theology from Perkins School of Theology, SMU, and an earned Doctorate of Ministry Degree was conferred from Houston Graduate School of Theology.
He has served on various Conference Committees, (currently serving on the Conference Spiritual Formation Committee), and served for several years on the Board of Lakeview and was a Coordinator for District Summer Camps for 10 years in addition to his pastoral responsibilities. He leads a 6:30 a.m. Men's Wednesday Morning Bible Study Breakfast at McDonald's across the street from the church.
Married to the former Sherri Waggoner, together they have two sons and a daughter all in their 20's. He enjoys camping, travel, collecting of rare comics, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Contact Mark regarding:
Ministry Opportunities
General Church Operations
Men's Wednesday Bible Study Breakfast
Worship