Hometown: Atlanta Present city: Dallas Education: Bachelor’s in psychology and MBA from Baylor University Profession: Executive and leadership coach Tell us about your family. I’m originally from Atlanta, Georgia, where I met my wife, Kim, in 9th grade biology. We...
Preparing for Worship: Aug. 31, 2025
By Kelly Akins I recently traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend the North American Gathering of Godly Play. It was a beautiful time of retreat, renewal and connection. On the first day, we were invited to cross the threshold, and as we entered the chapel...
Lessons from the Lege
On Aug. 9, more than 120 people gathered at Arapaho United Methodist Church for “What Just Happened in the Texas Legislature?,” an event co-sponsored by Arapaho, Wilshire, First United Methodist Denton and Northaven United Methodist. The event featured breakout...
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This page is usually updated Fridays. ========== For guests and new members• Wilshire Welcome is a one-hour session to help you learn about Wilshire. Held in the Prayer Room near McIver Chapel. Upcoming date: Oct. 12.• Time with Tim is your chance to meet and chat...
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Sabbatical for Jeff Brummel
Associate Minister of Music and Organist Jeff Brummel will be on sabbatical from Sept. 1 to Oct. 12. In addition to spending time with family in Oregon and California, Jeff is scheduled to visit Philadelphia for organ improvisation study with a Yale professor. He will...
20 years on staff for Holly Irvin
Wilshire staffer Holly Irvin says her favorite pastime is organizing. “I get a lot of joy figuring out all the details and watching something come to fruition — in my personal life and at work.” That attention to detail has served Holly and Wilshire well for 20 years....
I Am Wilshire: Terry McCullough
Full name: Terry Lyn McCullough Hometown: Austin Present city: Dallas Education: Baylor University and the University of Texas Profession: Tennis professional for 32 years; retired in 2023 Tell us about your family. I moved to Dallas in 1993 after I fell in love with...
Preparing for Worship: Aug. 24, 2025
By Ariel Merivil As a five- or six-year-old in Boston, I grew up in a church with a vibrant and spirited hymn and choral singing tradition. We sang classic traditional anthems and gospel songs. Alongside hymns like Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Praise to the Lord...