Linda Barnette, May 18, 2025

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15807|https://westwind-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Linda-1-271x300.jpeg|medium Originally from Nashville, TN, Rev. Linda Barnette took an early retirement as HR Director from Human Resources and in 2007, married Barney Barnette, a 5th generation Texan from Houston. After receiving the nudge of the Holy Spirit to put her competencies and spiritual gifts to work for God, Linda graduated from Brite Divinity School in...

Rev. Scott Hardin-Neri – May 25th

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15812|https://westwind-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/rev-nieri-300x200.jpeg|medium Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri is partner, dad, spiritual director, pastor, and sojourner. He currently works as the Co-Minister of Green Chalice of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a ministry of Disciples Home Missions, and the Director/Minister of Bethany Congregations, a ministry of the Bethany Fellows, with people and communities who are loving one another,...

Rev. Dr Mark Bender – June 1

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15815|https://westwind-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mark-bender-218x300.jpeg|medium "Dr. Mark Bender has served as the Senior Minister of First Christian Church, Wichita Falls, since 2018. Mark is an enthusiastic preacher, compassionate pastor, and skilled leader who works to help FCC fulfill its mission of “shepherding every person to encounter the abundant peace of Christ.”  Mark received his call to ministry at a...

Rev. Dr Andy Mangum – June 8

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Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum Andy Mangum, MDiv, D.Min, is the Regional Minister of the Christian Church in the Southwest, a position he has held since 2017.  Prior to entering into Regional Ministry, Andy served as Pastor of First Christian Church, Arlington for fifteen years.  He also served in Irving, DeSoto, Weatherford, and Amarillo.  He is...

Every Thursday – Craft Day – 10 am

Every Thursday at 10AM join us for Craft Day. This is for all ages. Bring your favorite craft to do, or hunt through the options we have available. Lots of people paint, needlepoint, make jewelry, and other things. You can even learn a new craft from one of the more experienced crafters. Most people stay...

Rev. Dr. Katie Hays – June 15

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Rev. Dr. Katie Hays is the founding pastor and Lead Evangelist of Galileo Christian Church (DOC) on the southeast outskirts of Fort Worth. She has been in ministry for 30+ years. She is the author of several books, including Family of Origin, Family of Choice: Stories of Queer Christians and God Gets Everything God Wants. Rev. Dr. Katie...

Chuck Allbright – June 22

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Chuck Allbright is a registered representative with 35 years of experience in financial services. He has spent the majority of his career in leadership roles as a manager or in support functions focusing on training and process improvement efforts. He is a lifelong Disciples of Christ member and attends WestWind Church in Keller, Texas. Chuck...

Rev. Cara Gilger – June 29

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The Rev. Cara Gilger is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who’s 15 year ministry has spanned from congregational ministry, to small group and campus ministries focusing on spiritual formation and congregational connection. A recipient of the 2020 Louisville Institute’s Pastoral Study Program grant, Cara is exploring the intersection of grief and joy...

Rise Against Hunger Event – July 6

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Rise Against Hunger will be at Westwind on July 6. The church has done this event before. The pictures here are from 2018. There will be a short communion service at 10:30 followed by a project organized and lead by the Rise Against Hunger staff. We will be putting together boxes that will be shipped...