Our Leadership
I have been very privileged to be a member of one of our musical groups since the church has started and I am also an elder of the Church. I had wonderful parents and I've been involved in church off and on all of my life. My wife, who passed away four years ago, was the very first person who was baptized in this church. I have a lot of background in church life.
I believe the 3 things that are the most important for the church would be to hear the Gospel, be non-judgmental, and an attitude of friendliness of the people in the church. We work really hard to try and make everybody who walks in that front door feel like they are welcome here. We don't care who you are, where you go, or what you’ve done. What we want to see is what you can become once you've been introduced to Jesus Christ.
I believe the 3 things that are the most important for the church would be to hear the Gospel, be non-judgmental, and an attitude of friendliness of the people in the church. We work really hard to try and make everybody who walks in that front door feel like they are welcome here. We don't care who you are, where you go, or what you’ve done. What we want to see is what you can become once you've been introduced to Jesus Christ.
Cliff Byrd Elder |
Cliff ByrdMy trade was in concrete in Oklahoma when God moved me to Arkansas. I was a building superintendent for Linsey Green commercial properties for 20 years. God has blessed me with a good lady (Gayla), two good kids that I'm very proud of. My wife helps me here at the church and in leading the singing. She is very active, and a fun person to be with. And of course, my kids are supplying me with great grandkids!
I had a couple of cowboys come up to me one day and say, “We'd like to start a church.” I was going to another church, but let them use the building. As time went on, the Lord led me to become a member here. I apologized to my pastor at the time, that we were starting a Cowboy Church without talking to him about it. He said, “Cliff, you don't need to apologize to me. The Lord impressed me to start a Cowboy Church and I didn't do it, so you did.” His daughter said, “Well, if God asked you to do something and you don't do it, he's going to find somebody that will!” I am proud to be one of the elders and look forward to the challenges ahead for Cowboy Church and all of the things that God is wanting us to do. |
Keith Loewer Elder |
Keith LoewerI'm a retired truck driver. I started out farming in East Arkansas and moved to Northwest Arkansas. I’ve been in the tractor business and truck driving and now I’m retired. My wife, Cindy, and I have seven children. She homeschooled all of them. None of them are in jai! They're all good, Christian kids.
I think it is important to start off my day reading in the Bible. He's in control of everything so, if I start out with Him things go a lot smoother. I am one of the Elders here. I do whatever needs to be done--the arena or security--whatever. I was always taught, for something to get done, you get it done and don't quit till you get it done. Don't ever stand around watching somebody else do something as long as you can help. |
James McCarty (in Memory December 18, 1953 - June 15, 2022) Elder |
James McCartyI'm an elder and the Arena Director. I do a little bit of everything. I'm basically retired now, but I've traded horses and trained horses for 55 years. My wife (Shelli) met rodeoing. We continue to do that and trail ride a lot with our friends. I live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas with my wife (Shelli), with my son and my in-laws down the road. I’ve been married to Shelli 37 years. We have a close family.
As an elder, we support each other when things come up, situations that we all need to pray for, or situations where we need to make a decision for the well-being of all concerned. As Arena Director, I oversee the construction going on and Shelli and I plan for the future of the Arena as we reach out to the community through the horse ministry. We want to reach out to the community and show how training a horse is similar to how God works with us. When we read his Word we know what he wants in our heart. We know what he wants us to do. When we do it, we’re rewarded for it and can have a relationship with Him. |
Daryn Wiles Elder |
Daryn WilesI'm a retired banker with a passion for horses. I have a beautiful wife (Sheila) and three children-- two daughters and a son -- and five grandbabies. The local ones usually attend Corner Post with us.
We have been going here for about three and a half years. We came to the little building Southeast of here where the church began. We listened to the singing and preaching and knew we had found our church! I’m an elder and pitch in where I can. I think it is important to support each other. We don't make a decision without all of us being a part of it. No matter what is changing, nobody makes a decision without us all talking about it. I really appreciate that we can all come together as a team. |
Our History
Corner Post Cowboy Church began May 2010 under the direction of Pastor Tim Wallace with a group of about 20 people. The church was housed in a shop building owned by a church member. The church purchased property in 2015 for a new building with an auditorium to seat 275 people and classrooms and an arena for horse related outreach.
Continuing the call, Pastor John Hooser and the CPCC Elder board, have lead the church to the completion of the building. The first service at the new building was October 7, 2018. Plans are to have activities with horses that reach kids and families for Christ.
Activities in the arena not only provide fellowship, but stands as the primary place of outreach and connection to the cowboy community. CPCC organizes events for the cowboy community. At each event someone will ride into the arena horseback to share the gospel.
Corner Post Cowboy Church strive to meet the need for a culture that for many years was overlooked. CPCC provides a place where hard working people feel like they fit in, feel loved, accepted and encouraged in growing in a relationship with Christ.
Continuing the call, Pastor John Hooser and the CPCC Elder board, have lead the church to the completion of the building. The first service at the new building was October 7, 2018. Plans are to have activities with horses that reach kids and families for Christ.
Activities in the arena not only provide fellowship, but stands as the primary place of outreach and connection to the cowboy community. CPCC organizes events for the cowboy community. At each event someone will ride into the arena horseback to share the gospel.
Corner Post Cowboy Church strive to meet the need for a culture that for many years was overlooked. CPCC provides a place where hard working people feel like they fit in, feel loved, accepted and encouraged in growing in a relationship with Christ.
