Feedlot Ministries Inc. is an answer to a yearning of wanting to reach out to the western, rural communities of Texas.  For many years I felt God was leading me into some type of ministry work.  I have worked in children's ministry, women's ministry, and arena ministry.  Little did I know what He was preparing me for.  I am currently the administrative assistant for Cross Trails Cowboy Church... we get many calls and some drop ins for food.  In this position I have also seen the hardships of families struggling to make it when disaster strikes or when the unthinkable and unpredictable happen.  One day in fall 2007 I was sitting in my office and God layed it on my heart... Feedlot Ministries.  Many times before I had toyed with the idea of starting some type of rural outreach and ministry, but this time it was as if God was speaking to me loud and clear.  I wasted no time!  That very day I was on the phone with Jodi, knowing her heart was the same as mine... and within 48 hours papers were being filed to become Feedlot Ministries Inc., a non profit organization dedicated to feeding families in rural Texas. 

With Jodi and I both having a heart for women's ministry, it was clear that our first benefit to raise money would be a women's conference.  We hooked up with Michelle Carson of Cowgirls of Faith and the rest is history!  Feedlot Ministries had a successful 12 Days of Christmas Food Drive in 2007.  12 families were given fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, meat, and items of basic necessity.  This spring we are working a spring food drive and the calls are starting to come in... we are truly blessed to have the opportunity to reach these families in rural Texas.

My prayer is that God continues to use
Feedlot Ministries Inc.  I look forward
to many years of service.

Following the trail Jesus made for us...
Shana Barger
President/ CEO Feedlot Ministries Inc.