Meet Our Pastors


Dan Haby, Jr.

Dan is the Lead Pastor of Cowboy Way Church and has been since its inception in 2005. He has been involved in various ministries since 1985, including authoring articles for publications, as well as traveling as an evangelist for nine years with world-wide speaking engagements. Dan has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Fellowship of Cowboy Churches.

During his lifetime, he has competed as a professional rodeo cowboy in virtually all events with numerous championships on the professional, college, and high school levels. Dan has a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary along with a Master of Arts in Religious Education and two undergraduate diplomas from that same institution.

Melanie Haby

Melanie is Co-pastor and Worship Leader for Cowboy Way Church. Joining Dan in marriage in July of 2006, Melanie brought with her 10 years of ministry experience with western heritage churches and para-church organizations.

Melanie also has 18 years of corporate work experience. She has a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BBA from Midwestern State University.