Meet Wes Hamilton | Pastor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Wes Hamilton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Wes, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“We should avoid complicating the path for those seeking God,” paraphrases a sentiment found in Acts 15:19. As a Christian, I recognize a tendency among believers, myself included, to either actively create or passively tolerate unnecessary barriers that hinder individuals from considering Jesus. These barriers may stem from cherished traditions or certain expectations, leading us to impose additional requirements on the message of Jesus. This inclination can unintentionally position us as gatekeepers, determining who is deemed worthy or unworthy. In my role as a pastor, one of my responsibilities is to guide our church in identifying and eliminating any unnecessary obstacles that could impede someone’s journey of faith.”

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

For the past 14 years, I have served as the Lead Pastor at Hulen Street Church in Fort Worth. My journey here has taken me through various churches and ministries, but it all began when I was 17 and became a follower of Jesus. Shortly thereafter, I sensed a “calling” into the ministry.

The language of calling that I encountered growing up often implied that vocational ministry held a special, more sacred status compared to other professions. While this notion was appealing to those of us who felt “called,” I no longer subscribe to that belief. I do feel a personal calling to ministry, but I also firmly believe that God calls individuals to diverse roles such as teaching, carpentry, law, engineering, medicine, architecture, and beyond.

I want the people of Hulen Street to know that although our respective vocations differ, the sacredness of our work is uniform. What I do as a pastor is not inherently more significant, and what they do in their professions is no less sacred. The common expectation for all of us is to “love our neighbors as ourselves,” and the primary means of fulfilling this command is by simply showing up and doing our jobs to the best of our abilities

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
In addition to the obligatory visit to the Stockyards, our itinerary would involve leisurely strolls through world-class museums, followed by a late lunch at Taco Heads. The week’s activities would also encompass a run on the Trinity Trail, with a late breakfast crafted from vendors at the Clearfork Farmers Market.

An evening with 4-Day Weekend would be a must at some point. Other highlights include brunch at Hot Box Biscuits, shopping at Morgan Mercantile, and lunch at Panther City BBQ.

one of the most polarizing topics among Fort Worth locals is Joe T. Garcias. Personally, I stand firmly in the Pro Joe T’s camp. Few things bring me more joy than spending a delightful evening with friends on the patio at Joe T Garcia’s. For me, no visit to Fort Worth is truly complete without a night at Joe T’s.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Thanks to the people of Hulen Street Church, who have allowed me to lead them for the past 14 years. You have encouraged me when I got it right, and you loved me even when I got it wrong.

Website: www.hulenstreet.com

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