A Commitment to Serve Conroe with Fairness and Integrity
I am not a politician, and I do not see this role as political. I see it as a responsibility; one rooted in trust, fairness, and accountability. For more than four decades, my life’s work has been centered on serving people. That calling is what leads me to offer myself in service to the City of Conroe.
My name is Jay Gross, and I am running for Conroe Municipal Judge.
Jay & Dianna Gross
26 Years in Conroe
- Why I’m Running
Service Has Always Been My Calling
For 43 years, I served as a pastor. During that time, I sat with people in hospital rooms and living rooms, in moments of grief, fear, and uncertainty. I walked with individuals facing accountability and difficult consequences. I also had the privilege of standing with families during their greatest joys and celebrations.
Those years shaped who I am today. They taught me how to listen carefully, how to understand what drives and motivates people, and how to lead with wisdom and compassion while still holding firm to what is right.
I am running for Conroe Municipal Judge because I believe the court should reflect those same values. The Municipal Court is often where people encounter the justice system most directly. I believe that experience should be fair, respectful, and grounded in the law.
- About me
Experience Built on Listening, Discernment, and Trust
My calling placed me in many different kinds of churches, from small, rural congregations where trust was built face-to-face, to urban churches serving diverse needs, to large suburban congregations. For 25 years, I served as Senior Pastor of West Conroe Baptist Church, never losing sight of the individual within the crowd.
Each role required thoughtful leadership, ethical decision-making, and a deep understanding of people from all walks of life.
I retired from full-time ministry in June of 2023, but I have continued to serve in interim roles. I currently serve as Interim Executive Director of the Galveston Baptist Association, a position that concludes on March 31st.
” Through every season and every role, my focus has remained the same: serve people well, lead with integrity, and responsibly honor the trust placed in me. “
My background includes:
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, University of Houston–Clear Lake
Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
43 years of pastoral ministry
Senior Pastor, West Conroe Baptist Church (25 years)
Service on trustee boards for Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University) and the International Mission Board
- My Commitments
What I Will Bring to the Court
If elected as Conroe Municipal Judge, I am committed to serving with the same values that have guided my entire career.
Upholding the Law
Upholding the laws of the City of Conroe with diligence and precision.
Respect & Dignity
Treating every person who enters the court with respect and dignity.
Fair Application
Applying the law fairly, consistently, and responsibly.
Supporting Officers
Supporting the officers of the Conroe Police Department.
Supporting Officers
Supporting the officers of the Conroe Police Department.
Integrity & Transparency
Serving the people of Conroe with integrity and transparency.
“Justice requires both clarity and compassion. It requires accountability without arrogance. It requires leadership that understands people while remaining firmly anchored in the law.”
Runoff voting information
- Stand With Jay
Help Me Serve Conroe
Local campaigns depend on community support. Your contribution helps share this message with voters across Conroe and supports outreach efforts throughout the city. Thank you for taking the time to learn more, and for considering your support.
— Jay Gross
Candidate for Conroe Municipal Judge
Every donation goes directly toward voter education and campaign operations.
- Stand With Jay
Help Me Serve Conroe
Local campaigns depend on community support. Your contribution helps share this message with voters across Conroe and supports outreach efforts throughout the city.
Every donation goes directly toward voter education and campaign operations.
- Stand With Jay
Help Me Serve Conroe
Local campaigns depend on community support. Your contribution helps share this message with voters across Conroe and supports outreach efforts throughout the city.
Serving Conroe with Integrity
I am grateful for the opportunity to earn your trust.
Local campaigns depend on community support. Your contribution helps share this message with voters across Conroe and supports outreach efforts throughout the city.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more, and for considering your support.
— Jay Gross
Candidate for Conroe Municipal Judge