Werth Mayes
The Cowboy Church of Erath County is proud to have Werth Mayes as our pastor. As you can see, Werth comes to us with high credentials and a passion for his ministry. Please keep Werth in your prayers as he ministers to our church.
Birth Date: March 5, 1966
Accepted Christ: August 1975
Licensed to Ministry: June 1990
Ordained: December 1991
Married Sadie Marie Lewis, January 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Tarleton State University, 1988
Children:
Lauren Faith, born April 23, 1992
Mackenzie Hope, born January 31, 1996
Educational Background
Abilene Christian University, College of Biblical Studies, Abilene, Texas
Doctor of Ministry, work in progress
Logsdon School of Theology, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
Master of Divinity, emphasis in Applied Theology, 1998
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, 1988
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Cisco Junior College, Cisco, Texas
Ministerial Experience
Director- Placement and Congregational Resourcing
Logsdon Seminary
January 2006 to 2007
Director- Student Recruitment and Resources Development
Logsdon School of Theology
January 2002 to December 2005
Pastor- Lakeside Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas
January 2003 to 2007
Pastor- First Baptist Church, Rotan, Texas
September 1996 to December 2001
Pastor- First Baptist Church, Weinert, Texas
January 1994 to September 1996
Pastor- Knapp Baptist Church, Knapp, Texas
October 1991 to January 1994
Director- Baptist Student Union, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas
August 1992 to August 1994
Houseparent/Counselor- Hendrick Home for Children, Abilene, Texas
June 1990 to June 1991
Philosophy of Ministry
Ministry is an ordained vocation, not a religious job. Ministry is unto God, through His people. It is loving people, leading people, and walking with people.
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus form the basis for all work. Salvation- we introduce people to God through the death of Christ. Sanctification- we grow people toward God through the life of Christ. Glorification- we prepare people for an eternity with God through the resurrection of Jesus.
I strive for excellence in ministry through constant evaluation.
Theology
Very conservative and biblical. I believe the Bible is the final authority on all matters of faith and life. I believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone. I believe in the autonomy of the local church and congregational authority within each church. I believe in the priesthood of every believer the autonomy of the individual soul before God.
Mission/ Education
I strongly believe in the local church involvement in missions. Both direct involvement and cooperative efforts are means of fulfilling this ministry that was mandated by Christ Himself.
I believe that every believer should be growing in their faith and learning. The local church has the responsibility to consciously promote and facilitate this through every program and activity.
