About Us
The Lubbock District is comprised of 14 churches of all sizes in an expansive geographical area within proximity to Lubbock, Texas.
Our mission is to provide service and leadership to enable the United Methodist Church
in the Lubbock District to be in Ministry to the Church and to the world.
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Rev. Don Boren
Rev. Don Boren was born in Enid, OK and grew up in Booker, where he was a member of Booker United Methodist Church. He graduated from Booker High School in 1979.
After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from McMurry University in 1983, he attended Asbury Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity in 1988.
Don held numerous youth director positions through college and seminary, serving Spearman, Canadian, Lorenzo, Tuscola, Denver City and Borger First.
Don's appointments have included: Sweetwater Highland Heights, Permain Basin MHMR, Lorenzo, Friona, Albuquerque St. Paul's, Borger First, Abilene District Superintendent. Following serving Lubbock Lakeridge, He was appointed as the Lubbock District Superintendent in 2016.
Don has served on Conference commissions and boards including:
- The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits for 5 years
- The Board of Ordained Ministry for 8 years
- Don is currently serving on the Strategic Planning Committee and is Cabinet representative to the Commission on Equitable Compensation
Don has been married to Rose for 32 years. They have two sons, Devin of Lubbock and Trevor who is serving in the US Marines.