Who are Methodists?
We are a world-wide Christian movement founded by John Wesley, where Christians of all kinds come together for encouragement and growth in the faith. For over 200 years, Methodists have been sharing the faith, planting churches, establishing schools and hospitals, and sharing our faith in Christ by word and deed.
Have you ever professed your faith in Christ? Do you want to join Rio First UMC? Quiere profesar su fe en Cristo, o unirse Rio First UMC?
Start with this Basic Beliefs Video series, or click on the "More about United Methodists" link below, & contact the pastor today!
Empieza con el serie de videos de "Creencias Basicas," o clic en el enlace "More about United Methodists," y llame el pastor de hoy.
Basic Beliefs/Creencias Basicas
Who is our pastor?
Pastor Joe Tognetti has been in pastoral ministry since 2011, and was fully ordained in 2016. He has served United Methodist congregations in Kempner, San Antonio, Lyford, and Edcouch, and feels blessed to now serve Rio First UMC. 1 Corinthians 13:11-13 speaks to Joe’s ministry emphases: the centrality of love and humility in following the Way of our crucified and risen Jesus Christ. Joe has a passion for discipleship formation and community ministries. He is proficient in Spanish, or at least the “TexMex” dialect common in the Rio Grande Valley. Joe enjoys spending time with his family, which include his wife Leigh Ann and their two daughters, Elizabeth (both 2015) and Emily (born 2019). Leigh Ann and Joe have been married since 2010. Leigh Ann is currently an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Litigation Division of Hidalgo County's District Attorney office.
How is Rio First UMC present in the community?
The "Worship/Ministries" page describes our presence & ministries!
We are a world-wide Christian movement founded by John Wesley, where Christians of all kinds come together for encouragement and growth in the faith. For over 200 years, Methodists have been sharing the faith, planting churches, establishing schools and hospitals, and sharing our faith in Christ by word and deed.
Have you ever professed your faith in Christ? Do you want to join Rio First UMC? Quiere profesar su fe en Cristo, o unirse Rio First UMC?
Start with this Basic Beliefs Video series, or click on the "More about United Methodists" link below, & contact the pastor today!
Empieza con el serie de videos de "Creencias Basicas," o clic en el enlace "More about United Methodists," y llame el pastor de hoy.
Basic Beliefs/Creencias Basicas
Who is our pastor?
Pastor Joe Tognetti has been in pastoral ministry since 2011, and was fully ordained in 2016. He has served United Methodist congregations in Kempner, San Antonio, Lyford, and Edcouch, and feels blessed to now serve Rio First UMC. 1 Corinthians 13:11-13 speaks to Joe’s ministry emphases: the centrality of love and humility in following the Way of our crucified and risen Jesus Christ. Joe has a passion for discipleship formation and community ministries. He is proficient in Spanish, or at least the “TexMex” dialect common in the Rio Grande Valley. Joe enjoys spending time with his family, which include his wife Leigh Ann and their two daughters, Elizabeth (both 2015) and Emily (born 2019). Leigh Ann and Joe have been married since 2010. Leigh Ann is currently an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Litigation Division of Hidalgo County's District Attorney office.
How is Rio First UMC present in the community?
The "Worship/Ministries" page describes our presence & ministries!
