Western Harvest Ministries, Inc. is an organization dedicated to giving young people the tools needed to help them achieve their dreams for tomorrow. The ministry's vision is to spread the Gospel of Jesus through the operation of camps as well as presentations conducted in schools, churches and other public forums as a method of teaching young people good character traits, building their self esteems, teaching them the word of God and providing a platform to motivate them in the building of skill training.
Our vision is to spur on and encourage today's youth with the unconditional love of God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Western Harvest Ministries is incorporated in the state of Texas and is recognized with the IRS as a nonprofit 501c3 organization which is supported by contributions from its partners, churches and other nonprofit organizations.
Western Harvest Ministries Inc. is an organization dedicated to giving young people the tools needed to help them achieve their dreams for tomorrow. The ministry's vision is to spread the Gospel of Jesus through the operation of:
Scott's Professional Bull Riding career
Conquering the Beast Bull Riding Training Camps
Christian Rodeo Programs
Guest speaker at churches throughout the United States
All types of media opportunities
Partner newsletters
Teaching products
These things are all designed to build character traits, self esteem, and to give them a foundation in the Word of God.
We look forward to the opportunity to co-labor along side you as we fill the kingdom of God together.
Thank you partners and friends. Your faithful support helps us reach many young people in a unique way where they are with the love of God and equip them with the resources to live a victorious life.
Scott Mendes
Founder and Executive Director
Western Harvest Ministries
Our Beliefs
WHAT WE BELIEVE...
IN ESSENTIALS WE HAVE UNITY
There is one body and one Spirit . . .there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all. Eph. 4:4-6
IN NON-ESSENTIALS WE HAVE LIBERTY
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls . . . So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. . . So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God? Romans 14:1,4,12,22
OUR ESSENTIAL BELIEFS
About God God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian form the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
About the Bible
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
About Human Beings
People are created in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called ?sin.? This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
About Salvation
Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from the penalty of sin. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
About Eternity
People are created to exist forever. Each person will exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
