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First Methodist Carlsbad

Every Life Finds Hope.

About Us

First Methodist Carlsbad is a Global Methodist church in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where every life finds hope. Join us Sundays for traditional worship with hymns at 8:30 AM or modern worship with contemporary music and children’s ministry at 10:45 AM. Both services are livestreamed, and nursery care is available throughout Sunday morning. Grow in faith and community through adult Connect Groups, Catalyst Youth for grades 6–12, children’s ministries, and Wednesday gatherings. Our Little Learners Tuesday and Thursday program serves children from six weeks through Pre-K. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to take your next step with us.



Our Services

Service Times

Wednesday
06:30pm
Adult Connect Groups
Sunday
10:45am
Sunday livestreams
08:30am
Sunday livestreams
10:45am
Modern Sunday worship
08:30am
Traditional Sunday worship

What to Expect

What are services like?
We offer two Sunday worship experiences: traditional worship with hymns at 8:30 AM and modern worship with contemporary music at 10:45 AM. Each service lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and includes Scripture-rooted preaching. We celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday. Nursery care for infants through Pre-K is available throughout the morning, and children’s programming is offered during the 10:45 AM service. Children are also welcome to worship with their families. Both services are livestreamed on YouTube.

What is the community like?
First Methodist Carlsbad welcomes people in different seasons of life, from young children and families to older adults. Most people dress casually, so wear what makes you comfortable and feels appropriate for worship. Visitors are not asked to stand or introduce themselves. Beyond Sunday worship, children’s ministries, Catalyst Youth, adult Connect Groups, and other gatherings offer opportunities to build relationships and grow in faith.

What if I'm not a Christian?
You are welcome wherever you are on your faith journey. You can attend a service, listen, ask questions, and get to know the church without being singled out as a visitor. If you do not have a Bible, let the team know; the church can provide one. When you are ready, the pastoral team can help you explore your questions and learn more about following Jesus.


Leadership

Clint Hixon

Clint Hixon
Worship Pastor

Clint was born and raised in midland, tx. He grew up in a Baptist church that set the foundation for his faith. He went to Texas tech for a little while, and when that didn’t work out, he went to bible college. Although he wasn’t able to finish all of his schooling in bible college, he hopes to go back and finish one day. Clint has felt called to ministry since 7th grade. He knew very early on who God is and what He had done for him. Clint waited patiently for almost 20 years until God gave Him an opportunity to lead in ministry. Above all, Clint desires that God is glorified. Ultimately, he doesn’t care if chords are played perfectly, songs are sang on key, or if you cant keep on beat. The most important thing is that God is glorified and worshipped for who He is. True worship comes from the heart and that is all Clint requires on his team.

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What Members Say

    SEB shared their experience Oct 2026

    I really loved my time here people are so welcoming and friendly!
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