OUR STORIES

     As a child Deanna was privileged to live a small town and country life for many years. 

From birth in Kentucky, to Florida, Indiana, Louisiana and then Oklahoma. Learning a love of horses as a child drew her to western culture while living on their ranch in Oklahoma. 

A medical situation caused a move in her family’s life to Illinois then back to Kentucky. 

An opportunity in Texas arose a few years later and the family moved to San Antonio.

     It is in Texas Deanna met her husband Jerry, a native Texan. They married in 1985. After 14 years together in San Antonio, the couple moved to Blanco, Texas, back to small town country life.

     Deanna’s start in women’s ministry came from serving as leader of the Women’s Missionary Union at First Baptist Church of Blanco, TX in 2003. Having lived in numerous communities in several states Deanna was able to understand diversity in others' lives. With a love for the Lord and a yearning to see women use their gifts, to speak and be heard, Deanna began speaking at various engagements and events. 

     In 2006 Deanna and husband, Jerry began attending a local Cowboy Church. When Jerry was called into music ministry, Deanna found herself also called. They have traveled extensively sharing the Word of God and the love of Jesus through music, testimony, and teaching. The Dossers, known as Western Sonrise Ministries, find themselves mainly in Cowboy Churches because of their love of Country Gospel Music and Western Culture.

     Deanna Dosser began Dragonfly Women’s ministries in 2015 from a desire to bring women together to feel loved, accepted, encouraged and equipped to pursue a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. The Dragonfly represents transformation. Jesus Christ brings that transformation.

     She has completed the Foundation Certificate from Baylor University’s Truett Seminary Certificate Program. Deanna continues toward an Advanced Certificate of Ministry and a Certificate of Ministry in Western Heritage. Deanna was ordained under Tejas Missional Communities/Tejas Cowboy Church.

She also serves as the Secretary for Campers for Christ – Genesis Chapter. 

     Deanna’s interests include music, quilting, knitting, painting and DIY projects. She spends much time involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

Deanna reminds women of Exodus 14:14 The Lord your God will fight for you, you need only be still. The last part is often the most difficult. However just knowing that the Lord of ALL is fighting for us gives us strength to stand.

     Barbara Worley is part of Dragonfly Women’s Ministries as a speaker and musician/singer. She has been part of Western Sonrise Ministries, Blanco, Texas, a Country Gospel Worship team since 2012. 

     Before that time, she was part of the worship team at Cocolalla Cowboy Church in North Idaho for 6 years. She was born a military brat transitioning to a military wife (now retired) resulting in a wandering foot that has traveled extensively world-wide.

     Barbara has many interests including country & western music, crafts of all types, sewing, leather work, and is an avid animal lover.

     She has an A.A.S degree in Saddle Making from Spokane Falls Community College and a half-finished B.A. degree in Theology from Liberty University.

     Barbara says, “I feel closest to God when I am singing for Him and to Him. Because of Jesus’ work in me, I am privileged and honored to share with folks the power of the Gospel simply by singing a gospel song.” Psalm 98:4 is one of her favorite Bible verse. “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”

Share your outlook on faith and spirituality.

I am a daughter of the King, greatly loved, completely forgiven, accepted unconditionally.

I come from from a family of 5 girls, parents both deceased. Born in CA, moved to TX in 1972. 

Gave my life to Christ when I was appx 12 years old, a prodigal after that until 1992 when God snatched me from a promiscuous lifestyle of very bad choices. His Holy Spirit entered me – I remember it clearly. My life changed after that day – forever.

As for my career, I freelanced as a graphics operator for over 23 years, travelling a lot. I now work at USAA in San Antonio.

I have enjoyed volunteering at an Equine Therapy Ranch for the past 10 years as well as doing some quilting in my spare time. My church is Tejas Missional Community – discipling is now my mission.