Good Shepherd Episcopal Welcomes New Rector Rev. Mark Brown

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church-Kingwood

Kingwood, TX – January 29, 2026 – Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, joyfully announces the calling of the Rev. Mark Brown as its new rector. Brown will begin his ministry on March 23, following an enthusiastic call from the vestry. Brown brings more than two decades of leadership experience across nonprofit, ministry, and community service sectors – both in the United States and internationally. Since 2017, he has served as chief executive officer of West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM), where he led the organization through a period of remarkable growth. Under his leadership, WHAM now helps approximately 12,000 people each month with critical services that help prevent homelessness and support families in crisis. “We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Mark Brown to Good Shepherd,” said Bob Kessler, senior warden of the vestry. “His pastoral heart, leadership experience, and passion for serving the community align beautifully with our mission. We look forward to the new season of ministry that will unfold under his guidance.” Brown expressed his excitement about joining the Good Shepherd community. “Good Shepherd is a parish with a strong spirit of welcome, compassion, and faith,” he said. “I am honored to walk alongside this congregation as we deepen our discipleship, strengthen our ministries, and continue serving the people of Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Porter, New Caney, and beyond.” All are welcome to attend a Celebration of New Ministry and installation service, which will be scheduled in coordination with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Details will be shared as they become available.

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Houston Metropolitan Area

Humble-Kingwood

Texas

Kingwood, TX – January 29, 2026 – Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, joyfully announces the calling of the Rev. Mark Brown...

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HUMBLE, TX -- Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Investigators need the public's assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 21-year-old Reginald Thomas Jr in north Harris County, Texas. On Aug. 10, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Harris County Precinct 4 Constables were called to an apartment complex in the 19000 block of Kenswick Drive in Humble, Texas. When deputies came into the apartment, they found Thomas shot to death. There appeared to be no forced entry into the apartment, and there were no clues to the killer's identity. Anyone with information on the murder of Reginald Thomas Jr is urged to call the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide unit at 713-755-9100. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org. Tips may also be sent via a text message by texting the following: TIP610 plus the information to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous. Photo via Shutterstock

HUMBLE, TX -- Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Investigators need the public's assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 21-year-old Reginald Thomas Jr in north Harris County, Texas.

On Aug. 10, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Harris County Precinct 4 Constables were called to an apartment complex in the 19000 block of Kenswick Drive in Humble, Texas. When deputies came into the apartment, they found Thomas shot to death.

There appeared to be no forced entry into the apartment, and there were no clues to the killer's identity. Anyone with information on the murder of Reginald Thomas Jr is urged to call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit at 713-755-9100.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org. Tips may also be sent via a text message by texting the following: TIP610 plus the information to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous. Photo via Shutterstock

Sheriff's Office Seeks to Identify Murder Suspects

Homicide Investigators need the public's assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of Reginald Thomas JR.