Our Story / Who We Are

Western, by definition, is "coming from the west, one that is produced in or characteristic of a western region".
When you talk about the Western culture you think of a tradition of social morality; honest and decent values;
time-honored customs; religious beliefs; political systems; specific works of art; and good ole 'know-how'.

Heritage is defined as something that is transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor, such as legacy, inheritance,
traditions and a way of life. Putting our heritage in its rightful place is to adhere to an unyielding knowledge that the past
has meaning. Being obligated to hang on to our heritage is to profit by it.

Cowboy is not what you do, what you wear, what you drive or ride. No, it's something that an individual is deep down,
within the heart and soul. It's a lifestyle. Living by an unspoken "code" where God and others come first,
your word is your bond, and your handshake tells folks that you mean what you say.

Church, a meeting place for divine worship. Yes, it's that but so much more. It's a living group of dutiful believers,
woven together by fortitude, moral fiber, determination, love and a common way of thinking.

In the beautiful Texas Hill Country, you put all of this together and you have Western Heritage Cowboy Church,
a one-of-a-kind church with character and integrity, uniquely designed by God. WHCC has a lively church family
because of the colorful concoction of personalities and talents. We have resolved together to abide by the ‘code’ of Christ.
We do that by sharing Christ and to quote founding Pastor, Cliff Hargrove, "Sometimes, we get to use words."

 

What We Believe & Teach

* The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness)

* One Lord, one faith, and one baptism (Ephesians 4:5 - One Lord, one faith, one baptism,)

* Each person must account for himself before God (Romans 14:12 - So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.)

* All believers are equal (Galatians 3:26-29 - There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.)

* To be saved, one must repent of their sins and believe on the Lord Jesus (Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. and (Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.)

* Baptism is an act of obedience, just as Jesus’ baptism was an act of obedience to God.  Baptism publicly identifies a person as a believer.  Baptism has no saving power (Romans 6:4 - Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.)

* The Lord’s Supper is for Christians.  It is a memorial act and has no saving power  (Luke 22:19-22 - And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which is being given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”) and (1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.)

* A believer is secure in their salvation (Romans 8:1 - Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus.) and (John 10:28-29 - and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.) and (John 5:24 - Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.)

* Jesus is the Son of God, Who died to save all men (John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.)

Western Heritage Cowboy Church accepts members into the Church in four ways:
*  Statement of faith – You have accepted Jesus Christ, been baptized by immersion, but you have no way of getting a letter from your former church.
*  Transfer of Letter – You have accepted Jesus Christ, been baptized by immersion and are a member of another church (of like faith and order).  WHCC will write your previous church and request they send your church membership to Western Heritage Cowboy Church.
 *  Salvation & Baptism – You choose Jesus Christ as your Savior and desire to be baptized by immersion.  Deciding to accept Christ is a personal, significant decision that only you can make, no one else can make that decision for you.
*  Baptism – You have previously accepted Jesus Christ as you Savior and now desire to be baptized by immersion.