Word on the Street Evangelistic Association

The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, headquartered in Houston, TX, focuses on fostering connection among its churches, clergy, and communities through collaboration, support, and shared resources. Committed to a vision of spiritual growth, the conference emphasizes initiatives such as immersive worship experiences, leadership vitality, and community outreach programs including disaster relief and education support. With a diverse array of departments and resources addressing the needs of its congregations and leaders, the conference prioritizes the development of innovative ministries, including lay and clergy resources, Hispanic ministries, and new faith communities. Through events, newsletters, and generous giving opportunities, the Texas Annual Conference actively promotes the mission of the church while equipping its members to respond to the challenges of the world around them. Generated from the website

HistoryOriginally founded in 1955 as the Institute of Religion and Health, the ISH has been through several incarnations to become what it is today - a center dedicated to the exploration of the interface between spirituality, including religion, and health for the purpose of improving patient experience in health settings.SpecialtiesOffering lectures, continuing education, and research focusing on the interface between religion, spirituality, and health, our mission is to create knowledge through research of the connection between spirituality and health, and to disseminate that knowledge so healthcare professionals can better serve their patients holistically.