Word Power Church began over 13 years ago, on May 15th, 2011. We began meeting in a hotel ballroom with approximately 70 attendees. From there, we leased a space on Gulf Freeway, where we began to grow and thrive in the League City Community. At which time, the Pastors began to build bridges of support and involvement in City Government by partnering with the League City Police Department Chaplain’s program as official Chaplains. The church remained in the storefront property until 2017, when services were relocated to a local CCISD Intermediate School. Services remained at Victory Lakes Intermediate School until the onset of the 2020 pandemic.   

  

We began our fully accredited bible college (School of Divinity), Word Power Bible College (WPBC) in 2015.  Our program and curriculum offer individuals both a 2-year Associate Degree or Certification in Biblical Studies.  To date, we have graduated (4) classes.  Displaced by COVID-19 from a shared LCPD facility in September 2020, we implemented an all-inclusive online program whereby none of our classes were interrupted.  Word Power Bible College is a college for individuals desiring to know the hidden mysteries in The Word of God or for those who just want to deepen their understanding and relationship with God and soon to be international. 

  

Our heart was to continue in ministry even during the pandemic, but we were without a facility to assemble. From there we prayed, and our pastors heard from God to begin hosting outdoor services. Displaced but not defeated, we continued to trust God and stand on His Word for direction.  We were led to the La Marque/Texas City area where we found a good location for Drive-In church services.  We obtained the proper approval and began meeting while following and practicing proper CDC guidelines.  Additionally, for those uncomfortable with assembling, all services were and are currently recorded live stream.  We began to assemble in a parking lot at the Mainland Centre Mall in Texas City, and throughout the pandemic the church continued to grow and thrive. 

  

After meeting outdoors for 2 years, our church purchased approximately 7.5 acres of land, debt free. We were meeting outdoors for approximately 3 1/2 years, until we purchased the WP Life Center, where we have gathered for about 1 year. Here we have continued our community enhancement efforts with the WP Bible College and started a satellite facility for the Joseph Business School, a biblical business school under Bill Winston Ministries. We have also initiated the Aviation Project, where we help young adults to receive a new perspective about their careers.  Word Power Church (WPC) is a church mandated by God to love, set free, and restore His people.  In that, we have and will continue to be a blessing to the community from young to old.  In order for us to complete this mandate effectively, we desire to serve the needs in a building without debt.  Word Power Church will be a blessing to the community by changing lives and being one of the biggest benefactors in reversing and restoring the old waste places for the greater good of the community.  

  

Pastor Brian is a former La Marque resident and a 1990 graduate of La Marque High School. He has a heart for the community of La Marque and Texas City and desires to continue in the revitalization of the city and community.  He furthered his education by receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from Lamar University in 1996.  Since returning to the La Marque/Texas City area, he envisions and has implemented a plethora of ways to invest back into the community that are nonetheless rooted and grounded on servicing people and having unconditional love for all.  This alone adds value, hope and blessings back into the community.  

  

Noteworthy Accomplishments & Upcoming Implementations: 

  

• Being displaced afforded us the opportunity to be a blessing to the Texas City community by providing a safe meeting place to many of the surrounding displaced and/or visiting hotel guest, apartment tenants & neighborhoods. 

• Organized and successfully executed several “Drive-In Prayer Vigils” with many guest pastors from Galveston County churches. 

• Met with the Police Chief in our community to form a bridge to work together discussing ways to ensure all our children came home safely.  

• Hosted a live interview broadcast from our home studio with the Chief of Police, a panel of community Pastors and Police Officers during the George Floyd unrest to remediate and educate our community on proper/improper police protocol in making an arrest. 

• Acquired meetings with several Galveston County Mayors to introduce us as a new church in the community, explain our mission, extend our support as well as be a blessing to the community. 

• Acquired approval and organized a peaceful protest at our neighborhood police department in support of non-violent police brutality. 

• Planned and executed neighborhood outreaches to inform the surrounding community of our presence, offered prayer, spiritual guidance & drive-in services. 

• Partnered with College of the Mainland and organized a community “College Day” for our graduating students & those needing GED’s. 

• Radio advertised and offered free meals, water & blankets via drive-thru to Galveston County community residents after the freeze. 

• Current League City Chaplains sanctioned under the League City Police Department. 

• Current La Marque Chaplain sanctioned under the La Marque Police Department. 

• League City Police Department Diversity Initiative Board Member. 

• Nominated for Crunch Fitness Educator of the Year. 

• Members of the Texas City/La Marque Chamber of Commerce. 

• Implemented a Joseph Business School (JBS) satellite location.  This mission of this school is to equip individuals and entrepreneurs to use practical and biblical principles to raise up their own companies and create wealth to transform desolate places into flourishing communities for the Glory of God while eradicating generational poverty. 

• Envision being a blessing to many households as student mentors for troubled students. 

• Certified Marriage & Family Counselors, services offered throughout Galveston County in our Home Office. 

• We provide daily live broadcast teachings on a host of various topics listened to from all over the world such as but not limited to:  Prayer, Bible Study, Revelation Knowledge of the Word, Practical Application of the Word, Miracles, The Holy Spirit, Awesome Testimonies, Restoring Families: Marriage, Family, Finance, Single and Dating. 

• Envision implementing a fully functional Child Care Academy. 

• Envision implementing a fully functional kitchen to support 1st Responders in the event of hurricane/natural disaster. 

  

Blessings, 

Brian C. Young 

WP Church, Sr Pastor