About Us
OUR VISION
Our vision is to seed Disciple Making Movement Principles into the church so believers are trained and discovery group gatherings form and multiply.
To be a mature believer, you must be a disciple maker. A disciple is one who loves and obeys Jesus and helps others do the same. Disciples make disciples.
Sadly, we, the church, have largely lost this DNA of Disciple Making. Our hope is to return to our roots -- willing to be "fools" for Jesus.
Grace's Disciple Making Journey
Grace Lucas
Grace Lucas is on the Equipping Team for the MidTexas GMC Conference of the Global Methodist Church. She has her MDiv from Fuller in Pasadena, CA. Grace has a heart and passion for raising up disciples who make disciples. She is an avid student of the seven disciple making movement elements present in every movement currently active worldwide. She is looking to see multiplication of disciples through training and modeling these 7 key discipleship principles. Grace will be doing that throughout the conference via one on one conversations, Introduction to Disciple Making Movement zoom classes, and two to three day onsite Kingdom Builder Workshops for hands on skill training/practice. "If rapidly multiplying disciple making is happening in other parts of the world," she says, "then why not here? Why not now? Why not among us?"
J. Paul Bruhn
J. Paul Bruhn was born and raised in (West-) Berlin, Germany. He and his lovely wife came to Texas in 1993. He is a lover and messenger of Jesus the Christ, a husband of one, and father of two. Called to pastoral ministry in the more rural areas of Texas J. Paul can look back on over thirty years of service. He loves telling stories and enjoys bringing the Bible to life. In his rare spare time, he enjoys picking up his guitar and making bookmarks. Being the latest member of “the Board” he is eager to learn more about project ‘Kingdom Builders” and help advancing the sphere of influence of the one and only LORD of lords and KING of kings.
Brenda Rogers
I love Jesus! I have been the Music Director at Foundation Church since February 2009. I grew up in a Christian home in Cameron. My son Jacob, his wife Trish, and my two grandchildren Trevor and Veda live in Jacksonville, Florida. My mother Pat lives with me. I graduated from UMHB with a Music Degree. I have served as the Director of Music, Youth, and Children, Evangelism Coordinator, and a board member at churches and ministry organizations. I’ve been involved in many mission trips in America and internationally – the Philippines, Brazil, and Romania. I’ve taught private music lessons and classroom music. Cooking, swimming, and hiking energize me.
My purpose is share Jesus and glorify the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. My life verses are:
· Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises
upon you.” I want to be like a prism – a transparent body reflecting and projecting the love and light of God into this world of darkness.
· Colossians 1:28-29 “We proclaim Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom
we warn, confront, and teach them; in order to bring each one into God’s presence as a mature individual so we may present them as having reach the goal – united with the Messiah. To get this done I toil, striving with all the energy that Christ stirs up in me so mightily.” My passion is to make disciple makers of Jesus Christ, who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, go on to make other disciple makers.
My spiritual gift is exhortation or encouragement (Romans 12:8a) – empowering and offering individuals hope, encouragement, and affirmation, but also provide a gentle "push" to take practical steps in their walk with God according to Scripture. My gifting in ministry is Shepherding (1 Peter 5:2-3) and Apostolic (1 Corinthians 3:10-11). My strength is that I lead with love and long-term vision. I desire to grow healthy communities that extend their reach through discipleship and care. A habit toward maturity that I’m trying to establish: In a conversation with another person or in my personal prayer time, to intentionally practice listening to God or the other person before speaking.
Currently, I am taking classes in preparation to go through the ordination process with the Global Methodist Church. I’ve taken classes at Truett Seminary and am continuing classes at Asbury Seminary. Weekly, I participate in national prayer and coaching calls. I am coaching a local team in DMM.
Steve Martinez
Rev. Steve Martinez is an elder in full connection with the Global Methodist Church and the Senior Pastor of Blooming Grove Methodist Church and Frost Methodist Church in rural central Texas. His ministry is shaped by a deep love for the local church and a lifelong calling to make disciples who carry the gospel into every corner of their lives.
Steve’s journey into ministry began long before he ever stood behind a pulpit. As a teenager teaching Sunday School and leading friends to Christ, he discovered the joy of helping people encounter Jesus and grow in faith. That early spark became a lifelong passion—one that continues to define his ministry today. He often describes himself first and foremost as a disciple‑maker, and his pastoral identity flows from that core calling.
Before entering full‑time ministry, Steve served in the United States Army, eventually retiring as a Major in 2016. His years of military leadership shaped his steady presence, his courage in times of uncertainty, and his commitment to mission‑focused teamwork. Those same qualities now anchor his pastoral leadership as he guides congregations through seasons of renewal and growth.
Steve has served rural churches in MidTexas since 2010, embracing the unique beauty and challenges of small‑town ministry. He previously served as the Presiding Elder for Covenant Area 1 in the MidTexas Annual Conference and continues to invest in the wider church through his work on the Board of Ministry. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv) and pursued doctoral studies (DMIN) in transformational preaching and leadership, focusing on renewing smaller congregations through Spirit‑led, mission‑driven ministry. He is currently studying the Theology of Ministry as part of continuing Doctoral studies.
As an Apostle Evangelist, Steve carries a vision for awakening the church to its biblical mission—equipping believers, sending them into the world, and cultivating communities where the Holy Spirit brings new life. His ministry is anchored in his personal mission statement from Ephesians 4:12–13, a passage that has shaped his calling for decades:
“…to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.”
Steve is married to Sandy, his partner in life and ministry. Together they delight in their growing family—one adult son, three daughters, and nine grandchildren who fill their lives with joy.
Wherever he serves, Steve’s heart remains the same: to preach Christ, to form disciples, and to help the church live boldly into God’s mission.