The 1990 Religious Book of Days listed the United States of America as the 3rd most pagan nation in the world, - its official religious designation being pagan, a nation who worships many gods. No wonder the Assemblies of God Division of Home Missions is bolstering its force of missionaries in these last days.
Having served in this force for 21 years are veteran ministers Paul and Linda Scholtz..Their field is the difficult sport of professional rodeo, with 25,000 contestants and members and upwards of 12 million spectators. The pagentry, glitter and fame that surround professional sports belie the unique rat race that envelops rodeo contestants. Never seen by spectators are the endless financial insecurity, squandering of marriage and relationships, and endless searching for the rainbows end with drugs, alcohol, immorality, divorce and self indulgence, marking the journey.
The Scholtz family is thoroughly absorbed by the rodeo culture. Paul having ridden saddle broncs for 23 years,and Linda a professional trick rider. Rodeo contestants are a suspicious lot, trusting no one but other cowboys.
They do, however, have confidence in rodeo missionaries, and the efforts of rodeo outreach bring 250-300 souls to Christ annually!!!! Praise God!!!
