I am Weeks DuBose. I am and have been the pastor of Westwood Baptist Church for almost twenty-two years. Thank you for taking time to visit our web site and for allowing me to introduce you to Westwood Baptist Church.
Westwood is an independent Baptist Church that voluntarily fellowships locally, statewide and nationally with the American Baptist Association of churches (www.abaptist.org) for the purpose of spreading the gospel. We are fundamental, conservative and biblical in our beliefs and practices. Our church government is democratic in nature, and the Bible is our only rule of faith and practice. Our worship is traditional (we primarily sing hymns mixed occasionally with appropriate praise songs).
Our services are relaxed and friendly but respectful. We practice a “no frills” style of worship preaching the gospel as it is to people as they are.
WBC is a missions-minded church. We support mission endeavors on local, state, national and foreign levels. WBC has successfully established other churches by sending out our own missionary and organizing five other churches. WBC practices Faith Promise Mission giving. This scriptural program enables us to give to missions in amounts comparable and even exceeding churches much larger than ours.
Browse our Web site for more information about Westwood Baptist Church. If you have any questions or would like to speak with the pastor of Westwood Baptist Church regarding the services, please e-mail us at info@westwoododessa.org or call us at (432) 337-3948.
Jim Mayfield: Youth Pastor
Meet Bro. Jim Mayfield our new Youth Pastor and director of youth activities. Jim grew up in the piney woods of East Texas, and prior to coming to Westwood he has pastored or been involved in youth ministry for 30 years in the East Texas area. He has a BS degree from Texas A & M – Texarkana and a Bachelor of Theology degree from Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary. Jim and Jill have 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. He loves children of all ages and has done counseling for every issue imaginable. He enjoys creative teaching and preaching through drama, object lessons and the use of video. Jim and his wife Jill bring with them enthusiasm, creativity and a love for young people. Bro. Jim says,
"My great desire is for young people to see and grasp all that Jesus has and wants for them which begins with forgiveness and eternal life."
Matthew (Matt) Holman: Minister of Music
Matt is a “homegrown” product. Raised in Westwood, Matt attended Sunday School and was a member and a graduate of the very first Discovery program at Westwood. Matt is a graduate of Odessa High School where he was a member of the band and Drum Major. He graduated Odessa College and attended UTPB. Matt and his wife Amanda are presently attending Texas Tech in Lubbock. Matt now directs the Sanctuary choir of which he was once a member. Matt is a licensed minister and often used to fill the pulpit at Westwood.
Eddie Gatlin, Deacon
Pam Gatlin, Pastor's Secretary, Church and Financial Secretary
Pam has been a member of Westwood since she was a teenager. Pam is a Sunday School and Discovery Teacher, sings in the choir and has worked in the office for the past 17 years. |
