Ministries

Benevolence Ministry
Deacon: John Harrison, David Parker
Mission: To express love by providing aid to those in financial need with priority given to members of the Lord's church but also serving all men as financial resources allow.
To coordinate a regular blood drive to assist Western Heights members in meeting
requirements for blood in medical emergencies.

Celebrate Recovery
Leaders: Ken Lawrence, Dick Freeman
Mission: To empower people to plug into the power of God’s Spirit to overcome their hurts, habits and hang-ups so that they can live a Holy life dedicated to God.

Education Ministry
Deacons: Rance Davis, Don Keene
Mission: To develop and administer an educational program that enhances our scriptural
knowledge, keeps us focused on eternity, and motivates us to make the spirit of
Christ the foundation of our personalities.

Facilities Ministry
Deacons: Reese Brentzel, Gary Counts, Ron Eller
Mission: To provide a physical meeting place conducive to the spiritual growth of the
Lord's Christian family.

Family Strengthening Ministry
Deacons: David Hoover, David Parker
Mission: To nurture and strengthen all aspects of the family based on the principles of
God's Holy Word.

Finance Ministry
Deacons: Randy Hensarling, Richey Rivers
Mission: To insure that all financial matters are handled with professionalism and
integrity and to enhance and protect church financial assets appropriately.

Helping Hands Ministry
Deacon: Joe Brown, Marvin Russell

Information Technology Ministry
Deacon: Dane Gentzler
Mission: Facilitate and implement use of computers, effective software, and the internet
to enhance the effectiveness and productivity of all Western Heights
ministries in achieving their missions.

Life Groups
Ken Lawrence
Mission: Establishing small groups of people for the purpose of growing in the following areas of Christian life - discipleship, worship, fellowship, evangelism and ministry.

Missions Support Ministry
Deacons: Steve Prock, Rance Davis
Mission: To provide support for, and communications with, international and
domestic mission efforts supported by Western Heights. To deepen the
awareness and commitment of Western Heights members to these specific
mission efforts.

Outreach Ministry
Deacon: Reggie Smith
Mission: Encourage every member at Western Heights to honor the words of Jesus as
expressed in Matthew 28:19 by sharing our faith with the residents of
Grayson County, Texas.

Security Ministry
Elder: Frank Brown
Mission: Make good faith effort to insure the safety of persons attending Western
Heights weekly meetings and special events. Seek to prevent property loss or
damage at these events.

Senior Assistance Ministry
Deacon: Jamie Knapp
Mission: To serve senior individuals within the Western Heights congregation by
assisting to minimize life's burdens and to maximize Christian joy and peace.

Visitation Ministry
Deacon: Ken Mullins
Mission: To make in home visits to non-members who are guests in our assemblies. To
visit members who are hospitalized, shut-in, having health difficulties, or
experiencing difficult burdens. To visit all members as possible to develop
closer relationships.

Worship Ministry
Deacons: Bob Crocker, Billy McCoy, Mickey Mickelson
Mission: To have all worship services well organized and functioning smoothly to
promote the centering of our minds on glorifying God, Jesus, and the Holy
Spirit. To create an environment conducive to praise, thanksgiving, and
spiritual enrichment. To build love and respect for one another while
encouraging each other in our spiritual living. To convey Christ's love
for lost souls and also our love for lost souls.