Craig Hines | Senior Pastor

Dr. Craig Hines started his spiritual journey on Palm Sunday, 1967 at age 10. Over the years, Dr. Hines taught Bible Studies, started home groups at numerous churches, and developed numerous adult and youth programs.

 However, the defining moment of his journey was Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. He worked on the catastrophe team for Allstate Insurance. The overall tragedy, chaos and the human suffering shook Craig to his core. As a result, he recommitted his life to Jesus Christ and was called to ministry. He attended Andersonville Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Minister in August 2009. He later received a Master of Ministry Degree in August 2011 and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in August 2012 from Andersonville Theological Seminary..

Since 2009, Dr. Hines has had a social media presence as the founding Pastor of Relentless Rock Ministries.

On October 30, 2023, Dr.Hines became the Senior Pastor of Kerens Cowboy Church. 

Pastor Craig’s combination of teaching straight from Bible, and his compassion, encourages deep understanding of the Bible and how to apply its teachings to everyday life, have made him one of the most popular teachers on Christian Television today. 

Brandon Trent | Associate Pastor

I was born and raised in Dallas, TX. In Sunday school I was fascinated with the story of King Solomon asking for wisdom, David killing Goliath, and Jesus walking on water. I received the Gospel in middle school and longed for deeper study in the Word of God. I attended Criswell College and received a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry. Criswell College taught me the value of meaningful inquiry, self-control, and love for strangers. I met my wife Ana in 2019 at Lake Highlands Baptist Church; she had just become a Christian. We married in 2020 and welcomed our son in 2024. After graduating in 2021, I became a youth pastor for almost 2 years followed by a position in a local charity. I currently work as a Data Analyst during the week and preach regularly at Kerens Cowboy Church. I am blessed to have a growing family surrounded by faithful members of God’s Church.

Richard Trent | Elder

Richard Trent was born in Childress Tx and was active through high school in the Disciples of Christ Church. Richard has been married to Suzanna for 38 yrs and has two sons, Brandon and Jacob, two wonderful daughters-in-law, Ana and Naamah, and a grandson, Desmond. Richard moved to Coppell Texas where he was an active member of Coppell Bible church. Here Richard and Suzanna taught Sunday school to ages 6-12 for 10 yrs. The Trent’s then became active in a new church plant in Lewisville named the Door Church. In 2020 Richard and Suzanna left Coppell and moved to Kerens where they joined the Cowboy Church. Richard works for Randa Apparel and Accessories in the Dallas Office as a Database Administrator. He loves working on his property south of town and raising bees as a new hobby.

Cliff Statham | Elder

Cliff Statham grew up in … He worked as … Faithfully Cliff worked as … for … years. Cliff was called to Kerens Cowboy Church in Jan-tober of 2021.

Adam Fugman | Elder

Adam Fugman grew up in the northeastern US and attended a non-denominational church there. He spent some time in Texas while in the military and got back as soon as he could. He and his wife moved from Carrollton to Kerens in 2022 and soon found the Cowboy Church. Adam works as a computer engineer.

Claude Armstrong | Elder

Claude accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior at 11 years of age during Vacation Bible School at Five Points Baptist Church near Hearne, Texas. He attended church there throughout childhood. Claude also led singing at that church through his years in high school.
Claude moved to Dallas and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas where he met his wife Betty Sue. They were later married there.
In later years Claude attended many Baptist and Bible churches.
When not attending church, Claude worked in construction related businesses for fifteen years and then spent forty-two years in property management and leasing.
In 2019, Claude and Betty Sue moved to Kerens and joined our church.