What is Cowboy Church?
A cowboy church is a congregation that merges Christian principles with the Western lifestyle. Advocating "come as you are" attendance, cowboy churches host services in auditoriums, rodeo arenas, barns, and other facilities common in Western culture.
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Take those core beliefs of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit... now add country music, dusty blue jeans, and boots. That's a start. Introduce a few horse-riding attendees, saddles, and western decorative accouterment. You have the basis of what you expect to see and hear in a cowboy church.
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The whole principle of a cowboy church is a dressed-down, informal worship service without excessive pomp and circumstance. No need to wear your Sunday best - just hop off the tractor and listen to the Good News. It doesn't matter if you're wearing a sweatshirt and jeans or Carhartt's and camo. It's a type of worship that can only be found in the U.S. - born of the rugged lifestyle led by ranchers, farmers, and the working class throughout the week.
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*Cowboy Church is for people seeking simplistic worship of the one, true God. Come as you are from wherever you are. Cowboys and non-cowboys are welcome.
What Do Cowboy Churches Believe?
Cowboy church ministers preach the Bible as God's guide for mankind, using straightforward language to convey His lessons; it's a template for living a life devoid of sin. Salvation is granted to those who believe in Christ, and Baptism represents the spiritual transformation (death and rebirth) of an individual who has accepted God into his or her life.
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Many cowboy churches are non-denominational. A great number practice baptism, inviting believers to experience rebirth through a metal stock tank. Once one rises from the water, they are born again -- a believer and follower of Jesus. In addition, the Bible is God's final word, and the final guide as to how one must live a Christian life. At it's core, the Cowboy church believes:
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God is the Father of all.
Jesus restored mankind's relationship with God.
The Holy Spirit resides in all who receive Christ as their Savior.
The Bible is a guide for all those who wish to live a Christian life.
All are welcome: no matter where you're from, anyone curious about God's work may attend a service.
We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us today!! Settle in, relax, and enjoy the ride.
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
What to expect Sunday mornings!
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Donuts at 10:00am
This is a time to grab a bite and some caffeine and to meet some of our C4 family and other visitors!
If you have kiddos, drop them off with our Children's Ministry on your way to the Sanctuary.
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Worship at 10:30am
This is our time to worship God through music and reading His word. Join us for some worship music, which may vary from your typical, non-cowboy, worship music... but we still PRAISE the Lord!
Next, grab your Bible and dive into the Word.
Lastly, we will wrap up with another worship song and send you out into the world to share what you learn!