Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To contact Pastor West, click here to email his Executive Assistant, Mary Myles.

You can check with the receptionist for any lost items.

Copies should be made in room 249, the ministry workroom. This process should be used for ministry meeting material or classroom material. Requests for color copies should be made in advance with the Church Receptionist.

Provide your material to the Ministry Coordinator 6-8 weeks before your desired due date.

Yes, original designs can be submitted, but the church’s media director will review the design and provide feedback if the design needs to be enhanced.

You can check with the Church Receptionist for any lost items.

If you were baptized as a child and understood the significance and meaning of being baptized, you do not have to be baptized again to join TCWW. If you did not understand the meaning of baptism, then you can be baptized again.

The general guideline used by the church is that a child should be at age 7 1/2 or older once they profess their belief in Jesus Christ. Exceptions are made if a child is less than 7 and clearly articulates their belief and knowledge in Jesus Christ.

Anyone even years or older who has confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior (Matthew 28-19-20)

Out of obedience to God's command, I declare a new life in Jesus Christ through baptism. (Acts 2:36-38, 41)

A believer should be baptized immediately (at the first opportunity) after confessing Christ as their Lord and Savior and upon completion of the three required ordinance classes (Acts 8-26-40)

As demonstrated by Jesus Christ, the believer is first baptized (immersed in water); then the believer receives the Lord's Supper for the first time and Right Hand of Fellowship. (Mark 1:10; Acts 2:42)

Yes. Anyone seven years or older (with parent or guardian consent) who has confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

You may call The Church Without Walls at 281-649-6800 and ask for a financial assistant.

First, during the Decision Time process, you will meet 1-3 members of the church; during this process, you will be asked to attend the First Steps class. Second, a member of the New Members ministry will contact you. Third, in the First Step class, you will be introduced to other new members who have recently joined the church. Fourth, as you join a ministry, you will be introduced to other members of the church. Fifth, as you take (Christian) “body building” classes, you will meet other members.

The Church Without Walls has the following:

In a church service or Bible study, you will be asked to walk to the front and someone will meet you and walk with you. To join online complete the membership form. You will receive a call or email with additional information.

Yes, if you do not plan to make the Houston area your permanent home, then yes, we do recommend that you join under Watch Care; if you do plan to make the Houston area your home, then you should join as a regular member of the TCWW family.

If your address changes, you can have it updated by one of the following methods:

You may call The Church Without Walls at 281-649-6800 and the Receptionist will take the update over the phone or you may leave a message with the new data.

Complete the membership census to send your update to Membership.

You may also email and include the updated information.

No, you can invite whomever you wish to a family member’s funeral including, but not limited to spouse, children, family, friends, co-workers, or affiliated groups. Depending on the size or location, the funeral may be held in the chapel or in the sanctuary at one of the three campuses

Please visit our Wedding Ministry webpage or contact the wedding coordinator at 281-649-6847.

An inactive member is one who does not attend services or financially support The Church Without Walls Ministry for 18 months or greater and/or when correspondence is returned for an unsatisfactory address. The membership profile can be adjusted by providing an up-to-date mailing address, regular service attendance, and consistent financial support.

If you want to attend any ministry event, in general, you do not have to be a member to participate. If you want to serve in a ministry or be in the leadership of the ministry where you help plan and execute different events, then yes, you should be an active member or watch-care member to participate.

The Church Without Walls has the following:

A Lil’LEAPers Ministry (Ages 0 – 5) staffed by church personnel and volunteers for kids in the Pre-Kindergarten age group.

A KWOW (Kids Without Walls) Ministry (Age 5 -12) staffed by church volunteers for kids from kindergarten to through the 5th grades.

A Youth Ministry (Ages 13 – 18) staffed by church volunteers for kids in junior high and high school.

All of these ministries provide a safe environment where kids can be developed spiritually.

The Lil’LEAPers and KWOW are considered to be part of the TCWW Children’s Ministries.

If you have an idea or suggestion for a ministry, contact the Director of Ministry at 281-649-6800.

No, we do not have a ministry for autistic children or children with special needs at this time. However, you are welcome to attend any of our services. We do have children and youth ministries and cry rooms for younger children.

Yes, we have a Lupus support ministry called Victorious Life. This group meets monthly and is under the direction of Rev. James Harris. Please call the church to get details on the monthly meeting or to talk to Rev. Harris.

Responses to most inquiries or submitted information are made within 24-48 hours.

The Church Without Walls will allow space to be rented for weddings or funerals (for non-members). Questions regarding any other use of the facilities should be directed to the church receptionist at 281-649-6800.

Eating is only allowed in the Fellowship Hall on the Eldridge and Bingle campuses. Eating is allowed in the Fellowship Hall and the Choir Room on the Queenston campus.

The Church Without Walls only takes space reservations for Ministry related events. Ministry coordinators have been given access to VEMS to reserve space for meetings and events. The church does not rent space for baby, bridal showers, recitals, etc.

No, any specific equipment, stands, or boards, etc. should be made at the time of the request for space. The maintenance staff will not be able to facilitate last minute changes. The maintenance staff sets their schedules and daily tasks based on events and meetings scheduled for that day. Rooms are also cleaned and prepared based on the reservation request that is made in VEMS.

No, that room may be reserved for another group. All ministries are asked to use the room that is assigned to them via VEMS reservation system. Using the assigned room assists the maintenance staff with their schedules for cleaning rooms as well as preparing the rooms with the right equipment for requested meetings.

No, the maintenance staff will not be able to facilitate last minute changes. The maintenance staff sets their schedules and daily tasks based on events and meetings scheduled via VEMS for that day and the requirements specified in the VEMS reservation.

The ministry who uses the kitchen is responsible for cleaning the kitchen. That includes washing any pots, pans, or utensils that were used and putting them in their proper places.

No, those items were probably ordered by another ministry for use at a later time or date. Please do not use any items that were not ordered for your event.

Worship times are as follows:
Sunday:
Bingle Campus – 10:00 AM
Eldridge Campus – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Queenston Campus – 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Tuesdays : Queenston – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays:
Queenston Campus – 12:00 PM
Eldridge Campus – 7:00 PM
Bingle Campus – 7:00PM

Pastor West’s schedule varies from Sunday to Sunday, however, attending the last service does increase your potential of having direct interaction with him on Sunday.

Please visit the Baby Dedication webpage to complete the registration form.

Baby Dedications occur every 2nd Sunday during 10:00am worship service on the Queenston Campus, every 3rd Sunday during 11:00am worship service on the Eldridge Campus and every 4th Sunday during the 10:00am worship service on the Bingle Campus. There is no charge for participation. However, parents are required to be active members of the church to participate. The parent must also complete their Firm Foundation Classes.

If you are sick during service, please let an Usher know. The Usher will contact Medical Emergency Response Team personnel who are on duty at each service.

If you are sick outside of service, please contact your deacon. To find out who your deacon is, visit the Deacon Family Life Ministry webpage.

You can also call the church at 281-649-6800 and the Receptionist will take your information.

Queenston is called the “Main” location because the majority of the church staff are housed at the Queenston location and it is the Church’s largest physical facility.