Thirty Years. Three Campuses. One Legacy.
A story of faith, obedience, and making room for more. In 1997, Pastors Todd and Tricia Turnbow heard God’s call to plant a church in Lubbock. What began with a small gathering in a family home became something much bigger than they could have imagined. Every square foot, every new ministry, and every campus represents people whose lives have been changed. Through the years, God has continued to expand the reach of The Worship Center, creating more opportunities for people to encounter Jesus, find freedom, build relationships, and discover the life God designed for them.
Our Story: The Milestones
The Worship Center was born in 1997, when about seven people gathered for the first service in the living room of Pastor Todd’s parents’ house. One month later, 60 people gathered in a building for our first official service.
In 2003, we broke ground on what would become South Campus, our first permanent home. Seven years later, 414 Missions launched, taking The Worship Center beyond Lubbock and extending our reach into the world. Intentional Marriage Ministries followed in 2011, creating opportunities to invest in marriages and families, and South Campus expanded in 2012 to make room for more people. In 2014, Freedom Ministries launched, helping people find freedom in Christ.
West Campus was purchased in 2019, and we had our first Encounter service. The following year, West Campus became our main campus, while South Campus became our second location, and services began streaming from West. Then came 2023, a year of multiplication: Young Adults Ministry launched, Brownfield Campus opened, and the remodeled NexGen building opened its doors to kids and students.
The Next Chapter
Numbers never tell the whole story, but they point to something we can’t ignore. Behind every one of these is a real person (someone’s neighbor, someone’s kid, someone’s marriage) who met Jesus at one of The Worship Center campuses in the last three years.
3,500 average weekly attendance | 989 salvations in 2025 | 1,498 baptisms since 2023 1,363 in community groups | 1,165 serve team members Salvations up 115% since 2023. Community groups and serve team up 49% since 2023.
These aren’t just numbers. They represent people finding community, discovering purpose, stepping into freedom, surrendering their lives to Jesus, and taking their next step in faith. The story of The Worship Center has never been just about buildings, campuses, or attendance. It’s always been about people. We have an opportunity to build on the foundation laid over the last thirty years and prepare for what God wants to do in the next generation.
We believe there are more people to reach, more families to strengthen, more lives to restore, and more communities to serve. Our responsibility isn’t simply to celebrate what God has done. It’s to faithfully steward what He’s placed in our hands and make room for what comes next.
MISSION
We exist to restore you back to your original, God-given design. We desire to guide you towards belonging, growth, purpose, and blessings. We want you to experience the four promises God reveals in Exodus 6 for His people:
Exodus 6:6-7 NIV
“Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will BRING YOU OUT from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will FREE YOU from being slaves to them, and I will REDEEM YOU with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will TAKE YOU AS MY OWN PEOPLE, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.’”
Bring Out: We lift up the name of Jesus so that people will run to Him no matter who they are and find that loving grace we have all come to know.
Set Free: Study the Word of God to discover His heart for every area of our lives.
Redeem: Walk out the new nature given to us because of the Cross.
Make His People: Reflect the image of God to every part of our community to draw them into these promises.
CORE VALUES
The Worship Center (TWC) is seeking an experienced, spiritually mature Elementary Kids Pastor to provide spiritual, relational, and organizational leadership for our Kindergarten through 5th Grade ministry at our West Campus in Lubbock, Texas.
This individual will lead elementary ministry within TWC Kid City, creating safe, engaging, energetic, and biblically grounded environments where children encounter Jesus, grow in their relationship with Him, and develop a strong foundation of faith.
We’re looking for a leader who genuinely loves children and families but also has the ability to recruit, develop, and lead strong volunteer teams, build healthy ministry systems, and create a culture of excellence and discipleship.
This position will be responsible for the overall health and execution of elementary ministry, including weekend services, volunteer leadership, family engagement, spiritual development, and ministry growth.
The Elementary Kids Pastor reports directly to the Campus Pastor and works closely with Central Next Gen leadership to ensure alignment with TWC-wide ministry systems, curriculum, and standards.
As a growing multisite church, we need someone who can lead effectively today while building the teams, systems, and leadership capacity necessary for continued growth.
Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who combines a genuine pastoral heart for children and families with strong leadership ability, organizational excellence, and a passion for making disciples of Jesus.
Lubbock, Texas is a welcoming West Texas city that pairs a strong sense of community with the energy of a college town. Known as the “Hub City” of the South Plains, it offers a place where families, students, and young professionals can build lasting relationships, put down roots, and feel at home.
Home to Texas Tech University, Lubbock is a city that loves its Red Raiders. Residents can spend an evening in the Depot Entertainment District, explore the Buddy Holly Center, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center, or take in the wide-open West Texas sunsets. With its local restaurants, parks, museums, and community events, Lubbock offers plenty of ways to meet people and enjoy life together.
For those seeking a place to serve, build friendships, and invest in their neighbors, Lubbock offers room to grow. You might come for the opportunity, but stay for the friendly faces, the hometown pride, and the people who make this city feel like family.