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Our Mission and Values

Our Commitment to Faith

At Abiding Faith United Methodist Church, our mission is to embody the love and grace of Jesus Christ by fostering genuine relationships with God and one another, encouraging spiritual growth, and actively serving our community through outreach and support.

Core Values We Uphold

We uphold values of inclusivity, service, and transformative faith, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Our commitment to prayer, worship, and discipleship ensures that we collectively nurture our spiritual journeys while impacting our communities positively.

Our Journey

The Story of Abiding Faith United Methodist Church

Founded as a beacon of hope in Houston, Abiding Faith United Methodist Church has developed into a vibrant community over the years. Through unwavering dedication to God’s calling, our church has expanded its reach, actively engaging families and individuals while enriching lives through meaningful worship, prayer, and community service.

Who We Are

A Faith-Driven Community in Houston

Abiding Faith United Methodist Church empowers individuals through impactful worship and community service. Our church has seen lives transformed and families strengthened by nurturing personal relationships with God. We believe in faith in action, guiding many toward spiritual growth and connection.

Our church fosters an environment where faith flourishes and communities unite, enabling personal growth and collective strength.

Pastor Nance

Rick C. Nance, Sr.

Rev. Rick Nance is the Lead Pastor at Abiding Faith UMC located near
Pearland, Texas. Rev. Nance was appointed in July of 2025 after having served
as the Executive Pastor and the Pastor of Care and Compassion at St. John’s
Downtown Houston for 3 years.

Prior to relocating back to Houston, Rev. Nance served in a cross-racial
appointment in Dayton, Ohio at Aldersgate UMC for 6 years, where the church
doubled in weekly attendance and hosted a variety of worship services,
including a Vietnamese Congregation and an African American congregation.
His innovation led the church to continue to grow even in the midst of the
Covid-19 pandemic.

Rev. Nance also served as Lead Pastor of New Vision UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio
for 5 years where the church experienced tremendous growth both spiritually
and numerically. It was during his time at New Vision that Rev. Nance was
asked to do the invocation for then President Barack Obama, making this one
of the highlights of his ministry.

Rev. Nance attended and graduated from SMU Perkin’s School of Theology at
Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in 2010. Rev. Nance hails
from Lake Charles, La. He is the father of 2 grown children, a daughter Renatta
Nance Johnson (Gerrell) and a son Ricky Nance II both of Cincinnati, Ohio. He
is a proud first time Grandfather of Graysen Johnson.

Rev. Nance is married to the beautiful and gifted Mrs. Monica Nance who hails
from Dayton, Ohio. They just recently celebrated their trinity year of marriage
and together they enjoy seeing God work in both their mission and ministries.

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