LCMC Texas
God’s wish is our command. Literally.
LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS
IN MISSION FOR CHRIST
… IN TEXAS!
We are an association of congregations whose understanding of the Faith is rooted in the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions. We recognize the congregation, gathered around God’s Word and Sacraments, is the Church, so we don’t get much more hierarchical than that.
God’s Word is clear: We were created for a purpose; we were redeemed for a purpose; we are set apart for a purpose! Jesus calls us to follow him, and join in the
great work of making disciples of all nations. We know it’s not merely about “going” to Church – we are supposed to be the Church!
Our connection to LCMC is not hierarchical or legislative, but geographical: Primarily, we exist to promote fellowship, mutual ministry and church planting. Over fifty congregations have saddled up to ride with us, and our posse is always looking for more good hands. Yee-haw!
Interested?
Contact Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth for more information: 512-942-7776 or bryce@lcmctexas.org
District Council
The council is made up of pastors and members of congregations from across Texas who serve three-year terms. Though each hails from a member congregation, council members are elected to represent the interests of the District as a whole. The primary function of the District Council is to oversee the Director of Mission Growth, the vision and mission of the District, and the program ministry of the District, especially the Annual Gathering held each summer.
Chair
Brian Meuth
Brian and his wife of 39 years, Trece, have been members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bulverde for approximately 25 years. Brian currently serves as President on the church council and is on the church Prayer and Care teams. Brian also serves on the boards of two Bulverde area nonprofit organizations – the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center (Senior Center) and the Bulverde Thrift Store. Brian is a founder and currently serves as CEO of M&S Engineering. Brian is looking forward to helping LCMC congregations and others learn to discover and engage with the Word of God. Brian was elected to his first term on the District Council in 2024.
Brian serves as the council liaison for:
Vice Chair
David Mayer
David currently serves as the Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blanco. He also is our New Testament faculty for Harvest Workers and serves on the Academic Advisory Team. He is excited about training disciple makers through Harvest Workers. David and his wife Tanya make their home in Stonewall. David hopes the Texas District will continue to grown into a people of big-hearted hospitality, practical caring for their neighbors, and loving boldness in sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. David was actively involved in establishing the Texas District in 2009. After several years off of leadership, David was elected to a new first term on District Council in 2022.
David serves as the council liaison for:
Secretary
Gina Eliot
Gina is a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Victoria where she serves on staff as the Office Administrator. Gina was elected to her first term on the District Council in 2020 and to the position of Secretary in 2022.
Gina serves as the council liaison for:
Treasurer
Cyndy Malone
Cyndy is a member of Zion, Castroville where she serves as Secretary to the Council. Cyndy has been married to Ron Benke for over 24 years. She retired from AT&T in December 2023 and is finding ways to serve God and her community with her newfound time. She plays in Zion’s handbell choir, sings in the vocal choir, and regularly serves as a worship assistant. Cyndy is looking forward to encouraging the LCMC Texas District churches to be more active and involved with the Texas District in Mission for Christ. Cyndy was elected to her first term on District Council in 2024.
Cyndy serves as the council liaison for:
Andrew Hamann
Andrew is a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pflugerville, where he teaches Sunday school and also serves as secretary of the church council. Andrew is employed as an electricity transmission planning engineer at the Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin. Andrew is excited to help the LCMC Texas District and its congregations continue to live and share the gospel. Andrew was elected to his first term on the District Council in 2023.
Andrew serves as the council liaison for:
Roberta Hennig
Roberta is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. Roberta was elected to her first term on the District Council in 2025.
Roberta serves as the council liaison for:
Barbara Hoover
Barbara is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Dime Box where she teaches Sunday School and is active in local church outreach at Jehovah Jireh Tutoring Center. She also serves with the Lions Club, Via de Cristo, and youth prison ministry at Giddings State School. Barbara looks forward to connecting with other LCMC congregations in her area to support each other in mission for Christ. Barbara was elected to her first term on the District Council in 2024.
Barbara serves as the council liaison for:
Charlie Johnson
Charlie is a small business owner, community leader, and devout supporter of his faith. With a successful career as CIO at Trane, he has extensive experience in business and technical knowledge. He is deeply committed to serving God and uplifting his community, actively participating in his church, St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg (Brenham), where he has served as Financial Secretary and Council President, providing steady, servant-hearted leadership. Charlie also shares his expertise as a Board Member at the Brenham Country Club and the Elks Club. Alongside his wife Jo—his partner for 27 years—they are known for their faith, kindness, and willingness to lend a helping hand.
Oh, and… when he’s not working on initiatives, you will find Charlie on the golf course, enjoying a round with friends! Charlie was elected to his first term on district Council in 2025.
Oh, and… when he’s not working on initiatives, you will find Charlie on the golf course, enjoying a round with friends! Charlie was elected to his first term on district Council in 2025.
Charlie serves as the council liaison for:
Chuck Knudson
Chuck’s life has been shaped by service and community. Growing up as an Army brat, he began kindergarten in Germany and graduated from high school in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended John Tarleton College in Stephenville before joining the U.S. Army, where he served and deployed to Vietnam.
After his military service, Chuck built a successful career with Bill Miller BBQ and later launched his own pest control business. In recent years, his entrepreneurial spirit has taken a new direction—founding a coffee roasting business as a ministry.
Today, Chuck serves as a missionary church planter and Pastor of Hebrews 10:24 Community Church in the Dellview neighborhood of San Antonio. In 2025, he was elected to his first term on the District Council, continuing his commitment to faith and leadership.
Chuck serves as the council liaison for:
Kari Malinak
Kari serves as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Living Word Lutheran Church in Grapevine. She has also served on short-term mission to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica to work alongside Iglesia Vida Nueva bringing God’s love to the people and community. Kari has been married for over 20 years to her beloved, Keith, with whom she shares three amazing kiddos. Kari was elected to her first term on the District Council in 2020.
Kari serves as the council liaison for:
Paul Owens
Paul serves as the Senior Pastor of St. Paul, New Braunfels. He has previously served two terms on the LCMC Ministry Board. Paul is passionate about the LCMC’s four core convictions, “we are: free in Christ, accountable to one another, rooted in scripture and the Lutheran confessions, and committed to working together to fulfill the Great Commission.” Paul was elected to the District Council in 2020.
Paul serves as the council liaison for:
Mark Schimmel
Mark is the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Priddy, Texas. Mark is also the video coordinator for Harvest Workers. A second career pastor, Mark worked for 22 years as a filtration product and process development engineer prior to answering the call to ministry in 2007. Mark and his wife Carmen own a small ranch in Zephyr, Texas and raise and sell South Poll cattle for grass-finished beef along with way too many chickens. Mark was elected to his first term on the District Council in 2023.
Mark serves as the council liaison for:
To get in contact with a council member, please email info@lcmctexas.org.
Bryce Formwalt has served the LCMC Texas District full-time since 2015. He is both our Director of Mission Growth and the Program Director for Harvest Workers, our online ministry training program.
Bryce and his wife Lisa are the parents of two adult sons and reside in Georgetown. He is a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His diverse ministry background includes serving churches in Ohio, Illinois, and North Dakota in both suburban and rural settings as a solo, associate, lead pastor, and church planter. A native of Iowa, Bryce is still an avid Hawkeye fan, enjoys traveling, hiking, personal finance, and fast cars. But his greatest passion is the mission of the church.
Bryce understands his role with the District to do whatever he can to help our congregations and leaders be successful in their mission. He coaches church planters and ministry leaders, assists congregations in transition, and is available to lead workshops or programs that help move the church towards its mission. He affirms our mission is to multiply disciples and churches and acknowledges that this endeavor requires patient faithfulness. He looks forward to seeing all that God will do!
You can reach him at 512-996-2468 or bryce@lcmctexas.org.
Want to book a meeting with Bryce or invite him to come speak at your church? Click the button below to view his availability and schedule an appointment or book him for a Sunday morning visit:
Support Staff
Bookkeeper
Aubrey Hamann
Aubrey is a long-time active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pflugerville. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Chris, for the last 17 years. They live in Taylor with their 4 amazing pre-teen/teenagers who like to keep
them busy with band, FFA, 4H, school activities, and whatever extra friends are at the house that day. She currently serves as the treasurer on the Taylor Band Booster and any free time that is left over is usually spent gardening or helping Chris out on the farm.
them busy with band, FFA, 4H, school activities, and whatever extra friends are at the house that day. She currently serves as the treasurer on the Taylor Band Booster and any free time that is left over is usually spent gardening or helping Chris out on the farm.
Aubrey earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Liberty University in 2012 and has worked in the bookkeeping and administration field since then. Aubrey joined the team at the LCMC Texas District in June of 2025. She is excited to see God’s plans for utilizing her in this role to help further the mission of the LCMC Texas to multiply disciples and churches. You may contact Aubrey by phone at 512-996-2425 or by email: aubrey@lcmctexas.org.
Communication Specialist
Caitlin Graver
Caitlin Graver joined our team part-time as our Communication Specialist in October of 2025. Caitlin brings over twelve years of experience in marketing and event planning within the education industry. She has a passion for creating meaningful connections and impactful experiences.
Caitlin and her husband, Adam, make their home in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. They are the proud parents to two lively toddler boys who keep life fun and fast-paced.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys exploring new places with her family, attending live music events, and watching sports. She is excited to be part of our mission to multiply disciples and churches and is eager to see God at work in our ministry together.
You may contact Caitlin by phone at 512-996-2466 or by email: caitlin@lcmctexas.org.
IT’S GOD’S COUNTRY
So naturally, there should be a congregation nearby.
We’ve got about 60 locations throughout the Republic, some little, some big. And there are more on the way. If you’re looking for a church home or just passing through on a weekend somewhere, stop by and see us!
