Welcome to The Church Network
- Houston Chapter!
We understand what you do all day without you having to explain!
Our North American network has the answers and resources you need to make church administration easier. No matter your faith group, experience level or current challenges, we are here for you. "Don't go it alone." Join with us, learn from our network and make the network stronger by adding your voice. Check out our resources and membership options. The Houston Chapter is here to support you.
The Church Network (TCN) is an inter-denominational professional association of churches and individuals which exists to connect, develop, and strengthen church leaders in administration. If you are involved in church leadership with accountability for any area of administration, or if you desire a professional relationship with TCN, there is a membership classification for you.
The Church Network is a dba of the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA).
The Chapter Needs YOU!
This Chapter cannot exist without the leadership of our members. We want to thank all of our past and current officers for all of their hard work and dedicated time to our Houston Metro Chapter for maintaining the networking community that has been so crucial to our ministries for all of us since 2012.
To keep this local Chapter alive, we cannot go it alone and we need YOU! Please consider serving as our Officer of Communications for the Houston Metro Chapter for the 2025-2026 year. For more information please contact our President, Bruce Craft.
November Chapter Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Join us for our program
With speaker
Denise Craig
Chief Executive Officer of The Church Network
Topic:
Ministers Compensation & Ministry Pay
Location:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Denise Craig, CAE, CCA is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the CEO of The Church Network. She is passionate about helping others discover their God-given purpose and excels in strategic leadership. Denise is a member of the advisory panel for Church Executive Magazine, serves on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Society of Association Executives, and is a frequent speaker at various events. She holds certifications as a Certified Association Executive, Certified Church Administrator, and Certified Financial Coach.
Denise's academic background includes a BS Degree in Vocal Music Education from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, graduate studies in Teaching and Learning at Cumberland University, and Biblical Studies at Berea Bible College.
Denise's commitment to leadership and her unwavering dedication to helping others achieve their potential make her a remarkable and inspiring figure in her field.
She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband, Jay, and their grown children
Your registration includes a sponsored lunch for a reduced price thanks to:
Chapter Member registration is $10.
Guests are always welcome to attend, and registration is $15.
First time guest is free
You can earn .1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this meeting.