
iSLAND IN THE SON
united METHODIST CHURCH
Welcome to Island in the Son UMC!
We are thrilled to have you here in our vibrant community. Join us as we grow in faith, love, and service together. Your journey matters, and look forward to walking alongside you.



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Joseph Tobias is a dedicated pastor and community leader originally from Nigeria. He brings over a decade of ministry experience, with a strong background in preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and community outreach.
He has served in a variety of ministry contexts, including student pastor, and resident chaplain at Baylor University, associate pastor in Nigeria, and most recently as lead pastor at Wesley and St. Paul’s United Methodist Churches. In each role, he has been committed to building strong, compassionate communities rooted in justice and the love of Christ.
Rev. Tobias holds a Master of Divinity from Logsdon Seminary at Hardin-Simmons University, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Baylor University's Truett Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology from ECWA Theological Seminary in Jos, Nigeria.
He is joyfully married to Njienbraba Tobias, who holds a Master’s in Family Ministry and is currently pursuing another Master’s in Clinical Counseling at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Together, they have four children: Netanya, Jason, and twins Jola and Jodi.
gIFTS & tALENTS
We believe that each person is unique and special, created by God with certain gifts & talents. These gifts are meant to be shared with others and therefore, fulfilling your purpose. We want to be the church that gives you the opportunity to share those unique gifts.
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