Announcing The Word

Announcing The Word broadcast is a the weekly bible study offered by Pastor Gene Tatum of Among Friends Cowboy Ministries, the evangelistic outreach of Friendship Community Church in Eastern Texas near Nacogdoches.  Prior to pastoring the church, Gene was a Rodeo Announcer for some 30 years in TX, LA, MS, AK and NC. He and his wife Pam often provided "Cowboy Church" in the Arena before or after the events they worked.  As an announcer they were also called on to MC other Equestrian Events, Dog Shows, Ranch Rodeos, Team Ropings, etc. He began pastoring by opening a small country church in Looneyville, TX on a bi-weekly basis in 2010. In August 2011 during a rodeo, Gene had a heat stroke at the microphone during the performance.  With the assistance of the paramedics (his wife being one of them) he finished the show.  He was taken to his motel room and there the Lord spoke to his heart that "he was done" as a rodeo announcer and that he was to go fulltime into the ministry. Announcing the Word Ministries then became "AMONG FRIENDS COWBOY MINISTRIES" and services were being held every Sunday each month. The ministry has seen a steady growth after only starting with 8 on that first Sunday in 2010.  The sanctuary has been remodeled with a new ceiling and new carpet.  The fellowship area was completely remodeled along with Sunday school rooms and the restroom facilities. A riding arena is under construction and will be ready in the spring to teach "Life's Lessons" by demonstrations on horseback and natural situations in the western way of life. AFCM is an active member of the International Cowboy Church Alliance Network (ICCAN).  Come ride the trail with us as we study God's Word in truth and Spirit.