Presbytery

Kathleen Gage - Teacher, and Christian Counselor

Since 1985 Kathleen has been a student of the Word of God with 5 years of extensive study and hands-on training in Biblical Counseling, Deliverance and Discipleship. She is an ordained minister and founder of "Free To Be Ministries" in 1996. She has formally equipped and trained the Body of Christ in the Word of God for the last 25 years; served 3 years as a Board Member of Christian Women's Outreach in West Houston; established and maintained for 3 years a Women's House of Refuge in Katy, Texas; has traveled and ministered for 6 years at conferences in Africa, Australia, Honduras and Nicaragua; to women in State Penitentiaries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas; taught and ministered at women's conferences, retreats and home Bible studies. She has personally experienced and seen the love of God "set the captives free" and it is her ministry to shed this love abroad into the hearts of those who are hurting, lost and without hope. Kathleen is a 5-fold ministry teacher who operates in the gifts of prophecy; words of knowledge and wisdom; discernment of spirits and the gift of faith. She has the unique ministry of calling the Body of Christ into action and motivating them to discover and operate in their individual giftings, calling and purpose to further advance the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. In this effort she has written curriculum on "Hearing the Voice of God" and curriculum on "Discovering & Developing Your Giftings".

Usher/Greeter

Email: greetersnushers@saddlecreekc.org

Hi, we are Alan & Brandi Cowan, we head up the Usher and Greeter Ministry at our church. Our purpose and position is to serve and assist not only the Pastors but also the body of Christ. We take what we do very seriously for we are ministering unto God as we go about doing our duties. We want you to know that every member in the church has a position to fill and we want to encourage you to find yours.

As an Usher/Greeter we help with the natural running of the church, in order to free the Pastor to concentrate on Prayer and the Word. We also oversee the order and workings of the church service. Each ministry has its own function.

Greeters have a "spirit of hospitality" we want our members and visitors to feel welcome and at home when they come in. We feel that caring for someone is not just a mental attitude but an action. Our heart is to watch out for the needs and welfare of the body. We stand at the front door as you enter so we can pray over you and bless you as you come in. You may be unaware of this but know we are always on the lookout for you and your well being. We also provide you with information about the services and other activities in the church to point you in the right direction.

The Ushers are the armor bearers of the church. The term armor bearer was originally translated from the Hebrew word, nasa, meaning to figuratively or literally lift up, support or simply help. On occasion, Bible translators have translated the word, "help", from the Hebrew word, nasa. In light of these defining terms, we can see an armor bearer is one that helps or supports.

The basic attitude of a modern day armor bearer is one of servant hood. Therefore, it's no surprise the general functions of an armor bearer are: attend to, minister to, care for, help, be of use, assist, benefit, promote, support, make easy for, nourish and encourage are found in the formal definition of "serve". Whether you are assigned as a personal armor bearer, like me to Pastor Shawn or one God has designated to operate in the spirit of armor bearing toward your leaders, remember to: Give them the gift of support. God has ordained a chain of support in ministry. He has called leaders and supporters. Be a part of that chain and link up with your leadership.

Alan and Brandi Cowan