Churches in Midland

Active churches in Midland

6000 West Wadley, Midland
3 sermons
301 N Loop 250 W, Midland
1 sermon

Types of churches in Midland

Contemporary Midland Churches

Many congregations around Loop 250 and the fast-growing northwest side offer band-led worship, casual dress, and kids’ check-in systems. These churches meet in modern campuses near new subdivisions and attract oilfield families seeking practical teaching and strong youth programs.

Midland Young Adult Churches

Churches near Midland College and the downtown core host young-professional and college groups, weeknight gatherings, and service projects. Expect networking-friendly environments for new hires in energy, post-grad Bible studies, and late-morning Sunday services geared to 18–30-somethings.

Spanish-Language Churches

Midland’s south and east-side neighborhoods, plus areas along the I-20 corridor, host congregations offering Spanish-only or bilingual services. These churches blend West Texas hospitality with Latino worship traditions and often provide ESL classes, family festivals, and practical outreach for bilingual households.

Oilfield Worker Churches

With the Permian Basin’s rotating shifts, some congregations schedule early-morning, Saturday evening, or streamed services to fit rig and plant schedules. Many sit near I-20 or out toward Greenwood and focus on men’s groups, recovery and financial coaching, and childcare during midweek gatherings.

Sermon clips from Midland churches

51s
“So as we continue in this expectant service, one of the things that we have to come to grips with in our heart is do we actually believe those words we just said? That what a powerful name is the name of Jesus. That literally, we're told by the apostle Paul that the same power that raised Christ up from the dead lives inside of us. That there is a power, a supernatural power that we have access to through prayer and through our relationship with Jesus Christ. So as we pray, we pray expectantly, understanding that this same Jesus that we sing about is interceding for us, is fighting on our behalf, that he is working towards accomplishing his will on the earth.”
46s
“But before there's ever a movement of God that happens, that movement always starts with a movement of prayer. It always begins when we unite our hearts, when we connect our hearts to God through prayer, saying, God, we wanna see people the way you see people. We wanna do what you're directing us to do. So one of the things that we're gonna do today as a part of this service is we're going to engage in praying for the next generation. Not just those individuals who are going to camp, but also those individuals who are back in our children's ministry and throughout this body, that God has given us influence into their lives. We wanna lift them up before him.”
45s
“So when we're obedient to this mandate, to this call to engage with God in a work that we know he will bless to reach the next generation, it impacts generations of children that aren't even born yet, of people that we don't even know yet, people that are gonna be our grandchildren and our children and our friend's children. When we're obedient to this call, the last thing is there is a promise that when we are, this next generation will put their hope in God and they will not forget his works, which is an incredible promise and reminder for people that are like my age.”
45s
“And I wonder, maybe some of you in this room, if you have someone right now that you know is sick, someone you care about and you wanna pray for their healing, that's a part of this bless prayer. Maybe you're praying for the protection of a camper on the bus as they're heading off to camp, but to pray for their bodies. Next, l, to pray for their labors, the works that God has prepared for them, that they would be fruitful in those works, whether it's at their office or whether it's during during the personal ministry that God has called them to do. E, their emotions, that you would pray for their their mental health and for those things inside where they feel lonely and isolated,”
26s
“"Genuine restoration is expressed and experienced in personal worship. What does that mean? It didn't mean that when David heard this terrible news that he grabbed his Takamini and he went all the way down to the temple and started singing some David Crowder songs. Right? No offense to David Crowder. That's not what he's talking about. I'm just going down and singing some songs. Just declare you know all this. Just I'm going to declare it's alright. That's a part of it. But there's something deeper going on in worship."”
31s
“"Forgiveness to God does not always mean that God takes away the consequences of our choices. Because the nevertheless that Nathan talks about is this reality that sin always have consequences in our choices. It always has a cost. Romans 6.23 says the wages of sin is death. It's not just talking about spiritual death. There's physical consequences. It means that something dies every time sin wins. It could be the death of trust that you're forgiven, but you never get that trust back."”
32s
“"Genuine restoration is rooted in the forgiveness of God. It begins with my confession, but it's rooted, dependent upon the forgiveness of God. And Nathan is telling David, listen, God has forgiven you. He has already set into motion your restoration in your forgiveness. And so David's story tells every one of us that there is no sin beyond God's grace and forgiveness. No sin. No matter what you've done, there is restoration to God."”
31s
“"The second warning I think this part of David's story reminds us is that failure, it's always a choice. I can't say we, I can just say I, because I don't know you and I probably think better of you than I do me. So let me just say I. I like to convince myself that sin sneaks up on me, that it blindsides me. We use and use phrases like this, well, I fell into sin, like I didn't see that hole, like I just fell into that hole of sin."”
35s
“"David's life in this part of the story reminds us failure is always an option. We've got to say the opposite, like failure is not an option. I mean, that's a really good motivating statement. But with regards to sin and our vulnerability to fall, really the true statement is failure is always an option. Something in David's pride and arrogance led him to believe that as a king, he was above that. He couldn't fail and yet he made these terrible choices and ended up in a terrible moment of failure in his life."”
23s
“"I don't know what you've watched, walked through. I don't know if you think I haven't walked through deep failure, but I've walked through a lot of failure. And maybe you're stuck today in this ditch of sin and failure and you can't figure out how to get out of the ditch. And at the same time, as we often do, you don't want to go to God because you think he's so ashamed he could never forgive. Maybe you're stuck this morning."”

Why Midland churches are unique

Anchored by the Permian Basin’s oil and gas economy, churches in Midland often shape ministry around boom-and-bust rhythms and rotating work schedules. That means practical touches—multiple gatherings, weekday options, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers—alongside a welcoming, contemporary feel. You’ll commonly find flexible service times for shift workers, small group culture, and modern worship with contemporary band.
With a strong base of young families and professionals, Midland churches lean into family-centered discipleship and community life that fits school calendars and busy evenings. Safety, childcare, and age-graded programs are a priority, balanced with opportunities for adults to grow and connect. Expect strong kids programs for young families, vibrant student ministries, and young adults and professionals.
Midland’s West Texas heritage and growing Hispanic population also shape a warm, hospitable church culture that bridges traditions and languages. Many congregations combine straightforward Bible teaching with community service that reaches across Midland–Odessa neighborhoods and out into the wider Permian Basin. It’s common to see bilingual English-Spanish services, community outreach and local missions, and expository Bible teaching.