Our Pastor
Pastor James Werlin Glynn was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to the late Willie and Alice Glynn. Number eight out of nine children born to his parents, he was baptized at the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. James Wesley Gibbs. The Glynn family moved to Houston and united with the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. S.H. Smith. Rev. Glynn preached his initial sermon on April 11, 1976, at sixteen years of age.
Rev. Glynn was called to t
he pastorate of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in January, 1991. The St. Mark church celebrated her one hundred and twenty-first jubilee anniversary in 2015. He holds the position of Executive Director of Youth in the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. One of the joys in his ministry is his work with the Foreign Mission Board of the N.B.C.A.
Rev. Glynn is a graduate of at Texas Southern University with a Bachelors of Arts with a dual major in History and English.
He is also pursuing a Masters of Theology at the Grace School of Theology.
He is married to Sis. Angela L. Mitchell Glynn. They are the parents of three daughters, Alyssa, Alysabeth, Angel and grandparents to Chandler, James, Judah and Jaysen.
As Christians, we understand that our words embody our intentions and help shape how we approach the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The Bible teaches that our words have the power of life and death. Our words can have a positive or negative impact. Our words can uplift and inspire, and we will be held accountable for them.
Let’s explore how we can use our words of wisdom to anchor our resolutions and to shine a light on the path ahead.
As the calendar flips to a new year, we have the chance to pause and reflect on our lives. Let’s not get stuck on ruminating on past failures. That’s a rabbit hole we don’t want to go down. Instead, let’s assess our past actions and set goals for the months ahead.
The new year is the perfect time to reset and turn to the wisdom of God’s words as our tried-and-true compass for navigating change.
Hope and renewal are cornerstones in Christian teachings, essential themes as we step into the New Year. In our faith, we see each new year not just as a change in the calendar but as an opportunity for a fresh start, a time to renew our commitment to God and to grow in our spiritual walk.
As you reflect, acknowledge the growth you’ve experienced and the challenges you’ve overcome. Now, with a heart full of anticipation, look toward the horizon of the upcoming year. Allow your faith to be the foundation of a hopeful outlook, understanding that through God’s guidance, each day presents a chance to live out His will and purpose for your life.
My prayer is for each of you to have a prosperous New Year.
