Our Team

David Lake is an ordained minister and Vice-President of NATION Strategy Ministry. God has placed a burden on his heart to inspire others to know God and seek His Kingdom first. He has ministered in the Market Place, pastored in various capacities in the church, traveled national and internationally teaching with NATIONS Strategy, and worked with Men and Women of Action on various construction projects. David has co-authored his first book “Redefining Rhema” which is about how faith and hearing God are related.

In 2023 God opened a door to minister in Texas. When he asked God, “Where do I start?” He said “Blanco Cowboy Church.” David has been a part of the fellowship and ministered wherever God has presented the opportunity there since then. David has been married to Rhonda, his high school sweetheart since 1984. A father of 4 and grandfather of 9, he is an avid team roper, fisherman and sports enthusiast.

Darrell Ayers served 21 years in law enforcement. Starting out as a correction’s officer for Hays County. From 2000 until 2006, Darrell served as a Deputy Constable in Hays County, Texas and in 2006, he was elected as the Constable serving two and one-half terms in such capacity. Darrell retired from law enforcement in 2019.

From 2005 until 2010 and while serving as Constable, Darrell became a Guest Minister at the Blanco Cowboy Church. In 2010, Darrell was ordained as the Pastor of the Blanco Cowboy Church and served as the Pastor until 2021. When Darrell retired as the Pastor, he agreed to return in a Guest Minister capacity because a piece of his heart will always be with the Blanco Cowboy Church.

Darrell has been playing music since he was a teenager and loves Rock & Roll, Oldies, and Country Music. Darrell started playing professionally in 1975 and in 1980 during a music tour throughout the Mid-Western United States, he was saved.  After returning home, he started playing music in a local church, becoming the Praise Team Leader.  While pastoring at the Blanco Cowboy Church, Darrell became involved with the worship team eventually becoming the leader.

Although Darrell loves and has played professional music, his real passion is Praise and Worship music. For Darrell Praise and Worship in a service are just as important as the sermons.

Charlotte, Arnella Calhoun’s daughter and our founder’s progeny, has shown steadfast devotion to the Blanco Cowboy Church from its inception. Her firm dedication to community service, coupled with her profound faith, renders her an indispensable part of our board.

“I prayed and asked God to provide a place where everyone; not just cowboys, and cowgirls could come and be comfortable, feel loved, hear the Word of God preached, and find a personal relationship with Jesus.”