LINC Houston is a network of local churches that have joined together in a common mission to impact the city of Houston with the love of Christ.

In May 2001, a group of pastors and lay leaders came together to discuss the great opportunities and challenges our church faces in reaching the urban, multi-cultural and ethnic diversity of our city. Out of this meeting a strategic partnership of local congregations was born, the purpose of which was to be a catalyst for creating new ministries in urban Houston and to support urban ministry in existing congregations. LINC Houston is supported by Houston area congregations and the Texas District-LCMS.

A Board of Directors provides governance and guidance for the ministry. We in the Houston area recognize that we must not only stem the tide of urban congregation closings but also start new ministries in our most urban areas. Mark Junkans has served as LINC's Executive Director since we began in 2002.

LINC-Houston is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

What We Do

LINC Missions

LINC Houston as a mission organization sees the need for new and healthy faith communities across the city among our ethnic and urban neighborhoods.  We seek to develop new churches that are self-governing, self-propagating, and self-supporting.

• Plant and develop new missions across the city among a variety of ethnic groups and communities.
• Raise up and equip leaders to plant new missions, evangelize new people groups and minister to the needs of new communities.

LINC Community Services

LINC is also a substantial community services organization that works for the well-being of the ethnic communities of Houston. Our purpose is to transform the community with the love of God through our churches, community service, and leadership development. We seek to build up communities and individuals through needs based programs that minister to the whole person and work toward building sustainable communities without destroying the dignity of the individual in need.

Within LINC's help network we have the following services available based on funding availability.

• Food Distribution
• Disaster case management
• ESL Classes
• Home repairs
• Computer classes
• Christian bookstore 
• Immigration help
• Clothes Closet (once a month)
• Gold card
• REEP program (energy saving)
• Medical Clinic
• Emergency food
• CHIP
• Prescription discount voucher
• Medicaid
• Furniture vouchers
• Food stamps
• Shelter information
• Eye glass vouchers
• Referrals for different needs
• Home Repair for Diaster Victims

LINC's Community Services are funded through individuals, partnerships with local agencies and congregations.