COWBOY CHURCH OF ERATH COUNTY
Brother Werth Mayes
Brother Werth has been pastoring here at Cowboy Church of Erath County since August of 2007. He believes 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.
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His past pastorates include:
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Knapp Baptist Church
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First Baptist Weinert
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First Baptist Rotan and
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Lake Side Baptist in Breckenridge
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Brother Werth Mayes married Sadie Marie Lewis on January 2, 1988. Sadie was born April 8, to Bob and Marsha Lewis in Big Spring, Texas. Sadie came to know the Lord as her savior at church camp in 1976. She attended Baylor University and Tarleton State University, graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education.
They have two daughters: Lauren Faith and Mackensie Hope Mayes. Sadie has been privileged to work with children and youth since she was in High School.
Brother Gene Ruggles
Brother Gene was called into the ministry at Cowboy Church as college minister in 2012 and later called as associate pastor in 2013. Brother Gene married Julie Marie Martin on June 5 1982. Julie is a Nurse Practitioner. Brother Gene and Julie have 3 children, Jordan Ashley, Amber Lynn, and Tell Wyatt Ruggles
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Brother Gene is in charge of our men's ministry and bible study that is every Thursday at 6:30pm and the 1st of the month is at 6:30am!
