About Us
The West District of the Texas Conference of the United
Methodist church is located in the heart of Texas. Our district lines
border on the
north at Marlin, Texas; on the south at Belleville, Texas;
on the west at Giddings, Texas and east at I-45 including the towns of
Centerfield, Madisonville, and Huntsville, Texas.
We have a total of 86 churches in the District. The combined membership
of the district stands at 16,886 full members and an average
worship
attendance of 7672. The West
district churches pay 100% of their conference and district apportioned benevolences.
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District Superintendent
Rev. Joe
Fort, Jr.
is a fourth generation United Methodist
pastor, whose family has served more than 100 years
in the ministry continuously. He graduated from Beaumont High
School in 1973. Graduated from
Lamar University
(with honors)
with a B.A. degree in 1977. Graduated with a MTh Degree from
Perkins
School of Theology in 1981. He has
served as associate
pastor to
Fair Haven UMC (1981 - 1983); Founding
Pastor of Mauriceville First UMC ( 1983 - 1987);
Crockett
First UMC (1987 - 1991);
Senior Pastor of
League
City UMC (1991 - 1996) & Senior
Pastor of
Kingwood UMC
(1996 - 2008). He is married to Margaret
and they have four children, Joseph III, Benjamin, David & Leslie.
Administrative Assistant
Hi, my name is Debbie Keim and I am the
Administrative Assistant for the West
District Office.
I joined the staff after having
worked at A&M United Methodist Church as the
Office Manager for just over four years.
I am married to Steve Keim and have
three grown children, Michelle, Mark &
David.
We live in College Station where our
youngest son, David, is a senior in
the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University.
We attend Christ United Methodist
Church and enjoy the various athletic events
at Texas A&M.
I am enjoying working with
everyone here in
the West District.
Debbie
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Office Assistant
Hi, my name is Linda
Tatum and I am the
Office Assistant. I look forward to the
exciting time God has planned for me here.
As a member of Christ United Methodist in
College Station, I have grown fond of the
many activities and ways to serve God.
I am currently involved in Sanctuary Choir, Gloryland, River, Kairos, Prayer Shawl
Ministry, Missions and a member of the Week
by Week and Harmony Sunday School Classes
and my small group is Real Meal Deal.
I have a real estate and mortgage background
and look forward to sharing the talents God
has blessed me with thru the years. I
look forward to working with all of you.
Linda
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