Your prayers and support truly help us in making a lasting difference in many lives
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A Special Message from Scott Mendes:
Dear Friends and Ministry Partners of Western Harvest Ministries,
What an honor and privilege it is to be able to take a few moments to review this past year of ministry with you. I’m always amazed at the incredible opportunities that the Lord will bring across our path here at Western Harvest, if we just remain faithful and sensitive to His leadings.
One of the ways that we do that is to pray continuously for strength to be led by desire in being obedient to His will and to put His requests above our own. As you probably already know, that’s not always easy. I do know, however, that if one is ever going to be effective in ministry we must learn how to do exactly that and to seek to do it with a willing heart, even if we don’t understand or think that things might not be done otherwise.
In simple cowboy terms we just need to stick to the original vision that the Lord so graciously bestowed upon us as we answered His call to serve Him. When the Lord called us so many years ago, he also gave us the name, “ Western Harvest Ministries” and when he gave us this name, he spoke to our heart and shared that we would be allowed to “Harvest” all the souls that we were able to be a witness to, both through our personal lives and my professional career. We vowed to wholeheartedly follow Him no matter the cost or how big the beasts that stood in front of us might be.
Like any other ministry, we too have spent years doing our very best in building our foundation upon the rock (Jesus) and in doing that, we are promised to be able to withstand all storms. We are living proof that God’s word and the promised principles within are without a doubt, the strongest materials to build on. Many of you reading this letter have, over the years, been faithful ministry partners and have been witness to the various years of growth and changing seasons. Even though some of our platforms may alternate, the one thing that has not is the fact that harvesting is going forward and that’s only because God himself has been so steadfast and true to what he has spoken over our family and ministry.
This past year has been an amazing year for sure. And while some things in our personal life have taken some dramatic turns and quite literally brought us to seek the Lord from our knees, we have been so blessed with how He has continued to open doors with unique opportunities to share the gospel.
It seems to me that only the Lord himself is the one that best can faithfully move his children in new and creative ways. Some of these ways, we did not immediately understand as we were looking at them through our natural eyes. As we trusted him with our obedience to his leading though, we saw that each new type of opportunity ended the same as original platforms, with harvest.
Our Heavenly Father sees the ending before the beginning yet we are called to operate with the same kind of faith as the farmer that God references in his word. There are several very important steps, (breaking the ground, sewing the seed, watering and cultivating and then harvesting) that are required before the season of harvest can take place.
Our mission is both simple and clear in that we labor to use every means possible to reach the western world with the the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The second part of our mission is to assist those that we have reached with the necessary discipleship training through various outreaches.
To accomplish the mission that he has given us, we have learned that we must look to and trust him that he will provide all of the resources and partners that are needed to bring forth a plentiful harvest of souls. We would like to ask you to seek the Lord in prayer and consider riding with us on this journey by making a year-end donation for 2025 and/or also becoming a monthly Harvest partner in 2026.
Please know that we are so very grateful for your faithful prayers and/or support. We take your trust in us with your financial resources VERY seriously and we know that you do this in a sincere desire to aid us in reaching even more people and that our shared desire is truly from the Lord. He promises to ride with us as we learn to trust him and to stay focused on meeting the needs of others so that through all our partnerships, he may be honored and glorified in the advancement of His Kingdom here on earth. Please read on to see just a few of those platforms and opportunities that we produced and/or participated in in 2025 and see just how your faithful support and partnership enabled us to make a lasting impact for the gospel.
2025 Western Harvest Ministries outreach events-
18th annual Sky Ranch Celebrity Scholarship Fundraising Banquet
Cowboys helping Cowboys Charity Ball and Fundraiser
Victory New Testament Organization
Various local arena programs
National Religious Broadcasting Convention
The American Rodeo Finals (youth and fellowship outing)
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
We fed the Weatherford College Rodeo Team (40+ students were served and ministered too.)
Dallas Cowboy Football team private documentary screening (addressing Pro. Athlete’s mental health)
Bull Riding Hall of Fame Induction
Officiated Gregg and Arlainia Cottrell’s wedding
Roy Cooper’s Celebration of Life
Quintana Annual Branding and Team Roping Invitational
PBR World Finals group outreach
Conquering the Beast movie production meetings
Ministered at the College Rodeo Regional Finals
Officiated Ty and Lindsey Fladeland’s wedding and ministry trip- Minott, ND
Annual Mendes family branding trip-Reno, NV
Light of the World film premiere group outreach
Original Wrangler Bullfighting Hall of Fame Inductions
Red Steagall’s Annual Cowboy Gathering
Upcoming limited edition art of Scott riding a bull
National day of the Cowboy event
Reid Santiago’s Baptism ceremony with family fellowship
Speaking engagement at Restore the Republic
Randy Marr’s funeral
North Texas community rancher’s branding
Spoke at the Senior World Pro Bull Rider’s finals
Officiated Justin and Khakie Jo McDaniel’s wedding
Billy the Kid International Film Festival (screened “The Ride of Faith” documentary)
Produced 51 “Riding on Course” weekly Bible Study broadcasts on Facebook Live/WHM YouTube channel
Continued work on media content/podcast/web design
Continued repairs and maintenance of Western Harvest Ministry headquarters
National Speaker for USAYO
Monthly discipleship Zoom calls
Attend and speak at Monthly Men’s group Bible studies Guest speaker on National Podcast Interviews
Continued private pastoral counseling within the rodeo world
Speaking engagements at Churches and Cowboy churches
National Director of FCA Cowboy Chapter
Ranch Rodeo Chaplaincy work
Professional Rodeo Chaplaincy work
Private bull riding instruction
Continued Developments:
-Website
-Building our Ministry APP
-Western Harvest Fellowship Center Youth/Family Outreach events.
-Discipleship classes using “God’s Plan for His Disciples” workbook
-Distribution of the “Life of Christ” Booklets
-Teaching products development
-Growing our YouTube Channel into our own podcasts.
-Lonesome Road Radio Station – 1 hour time slot for weekly Bible study.
-Navajo Nation Radio Outreach -Weekly Bible studies aired on the Navajo Nation radio network.
What people are saying //Testimonies 2025
Hey Scott, I watched you ride growing up. I’m a youth pastor now, and have been a staff pastor before. I appreciate the impact that you’re having on our youth today man. Travis (TJ) Tidwell
My nephew participated in a Conquering the Beast bull riding school in south Texas. The message Scott Mendes gave to those young hands and us in the stands was powerful. Scott is God’s vessel and We were blessed to receive his message. Corey Konarik
In following your teachings each week, my faith and knowledge of God’s word continues to grow. The teachings are so helpful in my walk. I appreciate that I am able to go back and rewatch anytime and however many times I want. Continued prayers for you and your family. Mia Gonzalez
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your faithfulness in doing the Lord’s work. The study and service you bring every Sunday has been an absolute blessing for my wife and me. Luke Shannon
In this recommendation of Scott, I am going to try to commend him for working in a parallel ministry though he is at an executive level and I was in a support role then. I am acknowledging Scott for his service, not only for what he has done in the Bullring with his attitude , drive and faith, but his continued
outreach in the call of The Lord. Praises to you for this WAY. Bill Rendall, Owner and Non-Profit Director of Horse Oaks Ranches.
Good afternoon brother, how have you been? I am doing saddle repairs and while I was working on one the other day, I heard a voice on the TV. It was you in your Prodigal Cowboy movie. I love how you portrayed the troubled cowboy and how God is continually using you in Christian media. I will be continuing to pray for you and your family. Anthony
Ways You Can Make Your Donations
Western Harvest Ministries is a registered US non-profit 501c(3) organization EIN # 45-0492675
Online Donation— You can make a donation online, using a secure server at:
Please click this link to make a 2025 Year End Donation By Dec 31st midnight Deadline :
https://donorbox.org/western-harvest-ministries-2025-year-end-giving-opportunity
By Telephone — To make a credit card donation, please call 817-995-9087
Email : westernharvestministries@gmail.com
By Mail — To donate by check or money order, please write:
Western Harvest Ministries
6577 Old Springtown Road
Weatherford, Texas 76085
Western Harvest Ministries leaves you with a verse on what your partnership means to us.
Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere, I have never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. Ephesians 1…15-17 (New Living Translation) Together, we’ll make a difference.
What We Do
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 a foundation in the Word of God.
As we join together in partnership, we will share in each other’s gifts and blessings—and
together, we can make a bigger impact in the world because of it. Alone, we can do
some good…but together, we can truly advance his kingdom!
