MISSION:

The Parker County Cowboy Church is called to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all whom God gives us the opportunity. We want to assure the message of salvation through the redemptive work of Christ is conveyed to all. We desire to help those in their daily journey with Jesus Christ to strengthen and enrich their walk. We want to help those who identify with Christ and desire to serve to recognize their calling, talents and gifts and provide them a place to use them in service to the Lord. We desire to be a church that follows the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20 and Mark 16:15-18 (The Great Commission)..

FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS:
  1. The Bible is the Inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man.

    • (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 2:13)

  2. One true God revealed in three persons. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    • (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isaiah 43:10-12; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22)

  3. The deity of Jesus Christ as God’s son, Jesus was both human and Divine.

    • (Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 7:26; Acts 2:22-24; Matthew 28:6; Acts 1:9)

  4. Man, his fall into sin and Salvation through Jesus Christ.

    • (Genesis 1:26-31; Genesis 2: 16-17; Genesis 3:1-13; Romans 5: 12-21; Titus 2:11; Luke 24:45-47; Titus 3:5-8; John 3 :3; Ephesians 2:8-9)

  5. Ordinances of the Church: (1) Water Baptism by full immersion upon repentance and acceptance of Christ gift of salvation. (2) Holy Communion (The Lord’s Supper) a symbolic remembrance of Christ suffering and death for our salvation.
    1. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4)

    2. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:19-20)

  6. The Promise of the Father. (The Holy Spirit, The Helper)

    • (Luke 24:49; John 14: 15-17; 25-26; John 16: 7-15; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 15:7-9; Acts 8:12-17; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 14; Acts 2:38-39)

  7. The Church.

    • (Acts 2: 41-47; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 2:22; Hebrews 12:23)

  8. Divine Healing.

    • (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5: 13-16)

  9. The Second Coming or Blessed Hope.

    • (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:50-54; Revelation 11:15)

  10. Human Sexuality.

    • (Genesis 1: 27; Genesis 19:5, 13; Genesis 2: 24; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Hebrews 13:4)

  11. Marriage.

    • (Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2-3; 1 Corinthians 7:10-13; Ephesians 5:22-31)

  12. The Sanctity of Human Life.

    • (Job 3:16; Psalms 51:5; Psalms 139:14-16; Isaiah 44:24; Isaiah 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5; Luke 1:44)

These 12 Fundamental Beliefs do not exhaust the extent of our faith and beliefs. The Bible is sole and final authority of all that we believe, however we feel the forgoing Core Beliefs accurately represent the teaching of the Bible.

Note the scriptures referenced were taken from the ESV Translation.

 

CHURCH VISION:

CONNECT… COMMUNICATE… DISCIPLE… SERVE

We desire to follow the pattern Jesus used in developing his disciples:

Meaningful CONNECTIONS with people:

  • Establish relationships.
  • Develop a bond.
  • Earn trust.
  • Open hearts and minds to communicate.

Cultivate open and honest COMMUNICATIONS:

  • Concerning spiritual matters.
  • Concerning personal matters.
  • Concerning matters of the church.
  • Concerning matters currently affecting the world.

DISCIPLING to make a difference:

  • Teaching people the depth of their calling to be a follower of Christ.
  • Teach skills for effective Bible study.
  • Helping to develop a powerful prayer life.
  • Introducing the Helper, sent by God.
  • Helping to understand the Helpers role in their daily lives.

Create a SERVANT’S heart:

  • Developing a culture of others before self.
  • Broken for the lost and less fortunate among us.
  • Desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Helping them to identify their callings and talents (Gifts).
  • Encourage involvement with the ministries of the church as well as ministries within our community.