Pastor Toby
Abbott has been an ordained minister since February 2003
I have
actually known the Lord since I was 8 years old. I can't remember a
time that I did not know the Lord. But when I turned 31, I found
myself in a downward spiral. I was living in a little ol' cowboy
shack in Dalhart, Texas. I was an all-popular "XIT Rodeo Director"
living the big life, or so I thought. I was running with the
ladies, drinking till dawn and going to rodeos week after week. My
life was spinning out of control, until one night in the middle of
my living room floor, I found myself on my knees. At this point I
was lonely, tired, and scared of what I had become. Ya see, I had
backslidden. I knew that God had called me several years before,
but I ran because I was not "one of those preachers." After I was
through running, I found myself on my knees; and, at that point,
what God had for me was much better than what I had created of my
own free will.
That
confession started a chain reaction in my life that would take me
where I never thought possible. God's grace took me to a new level
of understanding of His love for me and what I can do for Him. Now
I preach and teach the Word of God anywhere I can find souls to
listen. I train horses; and, well, sometimes they train me. But
everything I do is set on changing folks just like I used to be, and
telling them about the love of Jesus, our Wonderful Lord and
Savior. From where I was to where I am now, God has followed me
each step of the way. I try to do the same with the people I
minister to. It took me a while to knock off that ol' pride and get
a few knocks on the head. But, years later, I'm pretty well on my
way. I'm preaching and teaching the Word of Jesus “cowboy style” to
folks just like I was years ago. Tellin' them all about how good
Jesus is and sure loving the Lord and all He has done for me.
Well that's my story, and I guess I'll be seein' ya down
that dusty ol' trail.
Pastor Toby Abbott
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Pastor Toby has been interviewed on TV interviews, preached at conferences,
church services, and rodeo events.
