The Lord’s Work
Founded in 2018 • Built through faith and friendship
A Ministry Built on Relationships
We are not a large organization with unknown faces behind the scenes. We are friends — and friends of friends — united by a shared calling to serve, disciple, and live out the mission of Christ.
The Lords Work
The Lords Work is a ministry devoted to helping men grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their faith with purpose. We believe that when men are transformed by Christ, they become leaders who strengthen their families, serve their communities, and disciple others.
Our mission is simple but powerful: Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.
Through Bible studies, conferences, mission projects, and outreach programs, we create opportunities for men to grow spiritually, build meaningful brotherhood, and step into the calling God has placed on their lives.
Our Leadership
A brotherhood built on faith, friendship, and a shared mission
The Lords Work is a group led by several guys in central Texas who are the best of friends. We bonded at gun point in Haiti in February 2019 and have been revitalized by the Lords interest in our projects ever since.
“There was a man who was paralyzed. Some men were carrying him on a mat. They tried to bring him in and put him down before Jesus. But because there were so many people there, they could not find a way to Jesus. So the men went up on the roof and made a hole in the ceiling. They lowered the mat so that the paralyzed man was lying right before Jesus. Jesus saw that these men believed. So he said to the sick man, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.’”
Luke 5:18-20 (see also Mark 2)
Dr. Jeff Bates, MD
CEO
Tom Wright
Treasurer
Dr. Kevin Dwyer, MD, DVM
Secretary
Doug Dwyer
Team Member (Joined 2025)
Founding Contributors
We are deeply grateful for those who supported the very beginning of this mission through the original microloan project in 2018.
Austin Skaggs
Mark & Holley Walsh
John Henderson
Sandy Ellis
Shane Embry
Monte & Sandy Michaels
Dr. Richard Hurley
Terry & Kay Williams
Norman Toy
Drs. Bret and Sophia McFadden
Drs. Brit and Jill Clay
Justin Malovets
David Byrom
Val and Claudia Bates
The Lake City, Florida Garden Club
Brenda Ford
Dr. Kirk Eggleston
“Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.”
— Philippians 2:4
What We Do
Together, we are building a brotherhood committed to faith, leadership, and living out the mission of Christ.
Bible Studies
Deepen your faith through guided scripture study, discussion, and practical life application.
Men’s Confernces
Powerful gatherings that equip men to grow spiritually, lead boldly, and live with purpose.
Leadership Path
A structured journey to develop strong, faith-driven leaders who serve their communities.
Mission Projects
Together, we are building a brotherhood committed to faith, leadership, and living out the mission of Christ.
Microloans
Empowering families and small entrepreneurs through financial support and opportunity.
Baby Moses
Providing safe refuge and care for vulnerable infants and supporting mothers in crisis.
Our Hospice House
Offering compassionate care, dignity, and comfort for individuals in final stage of life.
Outreach
Serving communities through acts of kindness, physical needs, support programs, and the love of Christ
Our Vision
Our vision is to see men fully committed to Christ—men who pursue God daily, lead with integrity, and actively serve others. We believe discipleship is not just about learning the Word but living it out through action, compassion, and faith.
At the core of The Lords Work is a belief that faith should move beyond words and into action. We strive to create a brotherhood where men support one another, grow spiritually, and step into the mission God has given them.
Together, we are committed to raising up men who will love God deeply, serve people faithfully, and make disciples wherever they go.
Be Part of the Story
Join a mission that is transforming lives around the world.