Friendswood Methodist Adults 2

Rooted in the long-standing beliefs of all Christians, we hold firm to the same common beliefs held by all Christian communities. We believe that God—though one God—is revealed to us in 3 persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We trust that our salvation comes through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a grace offered to us through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and not through our works. We believe that as humans we are selfish in our very nature, and this sinfulness is only overcome by the power of God. We believe that God is active in giving us strength to live rightly through the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Our leadership is dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth and serving our community. Senior Pastor Rev. Jim Bass, with over 15 years of pastoral experience, leads with a passion for making God's Word relevant to daily life.

Associate Pastor Rev. Sam McRae, who joined in 2019, focuses on missions and outreach, expanding our impact through local and global initiatives. Together with our Board of Stewards—a dedicated group of lay leaders—they provide governance, stewardship, and strategic direction, ensuring our church remains a beacon of hope and service in the Friendswood area.

We believe that God has uniquely called us to be a church that helps guide families from indifference, self-sufficiency, and brokenness to transformed lives in Jesus Christ. We are devoted to becoming fully committed followers of Jesus, embracing a journey to believe in, belong to, and become like Jesus Christ.

Believe in – to have a personal encounter and growing relationship with Christ that saves me and changes me forever.

Belong to – to be connected to Christ and to the family of God in an accountable ongoing relationship.

Become like – to continually surrender myself to God so everything I desire, think, and do reflects Christ.

In addition to the core beliefs we hold and share with other Methodist Churches, we believe these values drive us in our commitment to our mission:

Christ Centered Ministry: Everything we do must be intentionally focused on Jesus Christ.

Biblically Grounded Teaching: The Bible is God's Word, given to us as the authoritative guide for what we believe and how we should live.

Spirit Led Transformation: The Holy Spirit transforms us as we connect with God through prayer and worship.

Reaching Beyond Ourselves: Christ calls us to seek out those in need of His love and salvation, because everyone matters to God.

Sharing Life Together: God invites us to be a community of grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love.

Rev. Jim Bass has been the Senior Pastor of Friendswood Methodist since his appointment in June 2006. Previous to coming to Friendswood, Jim pastored churches in Alvin, East Texas, West Houston, and Beaumont.

His greatest passion in ministry is to take the truths of God’s Word and show how they apply to daily life today. He graduated from Southwestern University with a degree in history and a minor in Greek. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at SMU.

Jim’s greatest strength is his wife Debbie, to whom he has been married for the past thirty-seven years. They have two grown sons, Jeremy and Jason, each pursuing God’s calling into ministry. When not engaged in ministry, Jim enjoys kayak fishing, reading and relaxing at the beach, and spending time with Debbie in Galveston.

Rev. Sam McRae serves as the Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at Friendswood Methodist Church. Pastor Sam is originally from San Diego, CA which explains why he loves wearing a fanny pack and thinks In-N-Out is better than Whataburger. In 2013, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Biola University in La Mirada, CA with a BS in Business Administration concentrating on management, and with a Minor in Biblical Studies. Pastor Sam graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY with a Masters of Divinity in 2017.