A Half-Century on FM 1485
Whispering Pines Baptist Church sits along FM 1485 in the southern part of Conroe, Texas, where a small group of neighbors first gathered in 1974. In 2024 the church marked its fiftieth anniversary. Its tagline, "A 21st Century Church With a 1st Century Mission," captures the spirit of a congregation that wants to keep the early Christian message while adapting to a growing suburban community. The address, 15200 FM 1485, places the church in Montgomery County, surrounded by the kind of residential growth that has reshaped much of the area over the last decade.
The church's vision statement rests on Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Whispering Pines reads that verse as a call to be "a light in a dark world," and it ties every meeting and event to that single image. The leadership describes itself as "a community of Christians reaching and loving others as Christ loves us," adding, "We are imperfect but the Love of God never fails."
Sunday Mornings: Three Gatherings on the Same Campus
Sunday is built around a layered schedule that gives children, adults, and families a place at the same time. Sunday School and adult Bible study groups meet at 9:45 am, followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 am and an evening Bible study at 5:00 pm. Many of the weekly messages and an Adult Sunday School lesson are shared on Facebook, so anyone who misses a Sunday can keep up with the teaching from home.
The worship gatherings are framed by Isaiah 41:10, a verse the church holds close: "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." That verse, along with the church's repeated call for visitors to "Believe in the love and spirit of the church," sets the tone for the kind of welcome people can expect when they walk in.
Wednesday Nights: A Pair of Parallel Studies
Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm split into two streams. In one room, Pastor Jim Allee leads "The Fundamentals of Our Faith," a multi-week study that walks through the basics of Christian belief with scripture. In another, Mr. Randy Derossett runs "Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis," a twelve-week video series built around games and activities for the youth. A shared prayer time ties the two groups together and gives the night a single, common focus.
A Full Children's Wing, from Sunday School to "Crystal Sea"
Children have their own schedule built into every Sunday. The 9:45 am Sunday School hour is followed at 11:00 am by the "Children's Chapel of the Pines," a worship experience designed for younger kids. At 4:00 pm the "Crystal Sea" Children's Music Ministry gathers, giving children a regular place to sing and learn music together. The pattern runs all the way through Wednesday evening as well, so families can drop their children off knowing there is a structured program every time the doors are open. The church's weekly ministries section puts it simply: "Children are a unique gift from God and we are given the opportunity to introduce them to Him every week. They are loved, they are safe and they are a treasure."
Pastor Jim Allee and the Team Around Him
Rev. Jim Allee has served as Senior Pastor since 2011, and he frames his calling in plain terms: faithfulness to the Lord and faithfulness from the members. Around him, a small staff carries the weekly ministry. Justin Windham leads Student Ministries and is described as deeply committed to teaching and training students from the early years onward. Neal Scott teaches the Adult Bible study and reaches "beyond the classroom into the lives of the church body." Greg Scott runs the AV ministry that supports weekly worship, weddings, and memorial services. Dr. Carolyn King leads the Hearts Knit Together Ladies Sunday School class and Women's Ministries and is described as a "thoughtful and motivated leader and an encourager of God's people on every age level." David Schraudt oversees building, grounds, IT, lighting, and communications, and Katrina Toddy heads up hospitality. The team list also notes that an outreach and public contact role is still being developed, which hints at a future expansion of community-facing ministry.
Home and Foreign Missions, First Responders, and the Wider Community
Whispering Pines has spent fifty years pointing beyond its own walls. The church regularly supports home and foreign missions and has built a habit of recognizing local first responders, a small but consistent way of staying connected to the surrounding community. As a 501(c)(3) religious organization, donations are tax deductible, and giving is set up online for those who want to support the work. The "What We Do" statement frames it this way: "Dedicated hearts, planning, training and love motivate us to be faithful to our calling and commission. Every meeting and event is focused on others."
The church's "Find Your Faith" section takes a clear, unapologetic stance: "It's easy to be a 'Church Person' but it is a commitment of the heart to be a follower of Jesus Christ. There are many roads, but there is only One Way, One Gate, One Savior. Jesus Christ." That conviction is the through-line that ties the Sunday worship, the Wednesday studies, the children's programs, and the missions support together into a single, focused ministry.
Welcoming You Home
First-time visitors are met with a simple invitation. The church greets newcomers with the words "Welcoming You Home" and explains, "Everyone seeks a place to call home. A 'Church Home' is very important in the life and relationships we lead. Whispering Pines Baptist Church is the kind of place that you will truly feel at home." The church invites anyone curious to make an in-person visit to a Sunday or Wednesday evening service, or to set up a personal appointment with the pastor. The address is 15200 FM 1485 in Conroe, Texas, the phone line is 281-572-2915, and the email is WPBC@whisperingpinesbaptist.com.