Guest Preacher Guide
Redeemer Church
Sabbatical Coverage: June 8 – July 20, 2025
Thank you for serving as a guest preacher at Redeemer Church this summer. Your willingness to open God's Word to our congregation is a gift to our church and to me personally as I step away for a sabbatical.
Select Your Preaching Date
Click on your assigned date below to see your personalized information:
Brandon Barker
Title: Director of Redeemer Network
Your Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Darrell and Judy Brown
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Darrell Brown
Title: Missions Director for the Wichita-Archer-Clay Baptist Association
Your Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Keith and Brittany Beanland
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Jeff Oldham
Title: Redeemer Church Friend
Your Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Your Head Deacon: McKellan and Jaycee Bundy
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Justin Bindel
Title: Pastor, First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls
Your Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Trevor and Kayla Carlton
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Keith Beanland
Title: Director of the MSU BSM and Redeemer Deacon
Your Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Todd and Mitzi McMurray
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Mark Carter
Title: Elder at Fairway Baptist Church
Your Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Brent and Abby Holsberry
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Trevor Carlton
Title: Redeemer Church Resident
Your Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Your Head Deacon: Mason and Bri Wilson
Arrive: 9:45 AM
Worship Begins: 10:30 AM
Location: Bill Bartley YMCA, 5001 Bartley Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Sermon Guidelines
Content & Timing
- Time: 30-35 minutes (please stay within this window)
- Series: Summer in the Psalms
- Text: Any Psalm you feel led to preach
- Focus: Clear gospel exposition with practical application for everyday discipleship
What to Bring
- • Your Bible
- • Your sermon notes
- • Sermon-ready heart
Everything else is taken care of!
Pre-Sunday Coordination
Action Required by Wednesday
Scripture Reading - REQUIRED
Jennifer will reach out to you and will need to know which verses you want the scripture reader to read before you preach.
This ensures smooth coordination and proper preparation.
Slides - Totally Optional
Slides are completely optional. If you would like title/text slides or main points on screen:
Email slides to Olivia Oldham by Wednesday: olivia@redeemerwf.com
Sunday Morning Flow
Upon Arrival (9:45 AM)
You'll be met at the entrance by your assigned Head Deacon, who will walk you through sound check, provide water, answer questions, and pray with you before the service.
Setup Process
We will have a music stand available for you. During the short welcome video, you can grab your stand, set it up, make sure your microphone is on, and take it away. All other logistics will be handled for you.
Service Order
Contact Information
Week-of Details & Questions
Jennifer Reeves (Assistant)
📞 (972) 273-9161
For service, tech, or schedule questions before Sunday
Slides & Sunday Logistics
Olivia Oldham (Staff Deacon)
📞 806-392-2380
For optional slides and Sunday morning coordination
Day-of Support
Your assigned Head Deacon will text you during the week to introduce themselves and be your main contact for anything you need that morning.
Additional Details
Parking
Ample free parking in the main YMCA lot
Dress Code
Business casual or your normal preaching attire is perfect
Communion
Served weekly, handled by Head Deacon and hospitality team. You may briefly invite the congregation forward if you wish
A Word of Encouragement
Our people are hungry for God's Word and grateful for you. Please preach boldly and warmly. Don't feel pressure to preach a certain way - just be the preacher/teacher the Lord made you! Open the Psalms, feed our souls, and let Christ be lifted up.
If you have any issues the morning of, text Jennifer or your Head Deacon and they'll take care of it.
Thank you again for serving. You are blessing our church and allowing my family and me to rest and seek the Lord.
With gratitude,
Cody McMurray
Lead Pastor (on sabbatical)
Redeemer Church · Wichita Falls, TX