As a Cowboy Church, our vision is

-To Establish a ministry to the old west and agricultural community

-To make a positive impact on our culture and our community by standing for Biblical principles

-To Create a place where worship is an act of the heart, soul, and mind

-To teach the gospel from the pulpit, in the classroom, and in the arena

-To teach life skills, ministry skills, & cowboy skills in a positive environment

A Short History

Rafter J Cowboy Church started in May 2002 with weekly Bible Studies and held their first Worship Service on July 1,2002. They started with 10 members in a horse barn outside of Terrell, with the horses often adding their own views to the matters at hand. In 2004 with 58 members in place the Rafter J Cowboy Church moved into a cover arena off Hwy 148 & I-20 in Terrell, Texas. At the beginning of 2005 classrooms were added for the learning of children and classroom time for the adults as well. With 225 members in place by the 3rd quarter of 2005, Rafter J set forth solid ministries throughout the church. Ministries which include: Arena Ministry,  Children’s Ministry, Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Worship Ministry, and Youth Ministry. Rafter J Cowboy Church is reaching out to the community with Sunday morning Church Services. Rafter J is seeing 100’s of people come to know and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.