Lead Pastor
pastorpaul@fbcchariton.org

My Family:  My wife Denise and I have been married for 25 years and have 4 great children. Denise works as a secretary at the Chariton Middle School; Katy, our oldest, is a teacher in Kansas; Bethany is a teacher in Missouri, Sarah is a student at Hannibal-LaGrange College in Missouri; and Caleb is in High School.

My Story:  I was raised in a godly home and came to faith in Christ my junior year of high school.  Graduated from The King's College (NY) and received my MDiv from Denver Seminary.  Over the years, I have served in various churches of  various sizes.  We have been in Chariton since September of 1990.

My Favorites:  I am a life long, faithful New York Mets fan. My avocation is coaching soccer and watching my children play soccer. Also, my wife's super delicious chili and Bedda Chedda Bacon Burgers at Granite City.

My Verse:  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. --1 Corinthians 15:58

My family: Robin and I have been married for almost twelve years, and we have four children: Shirley (9), Grace (7), Adam (5), and Andy (3). Robin is a stayed home mom and home-schools our children.

My Story: I grew up in the Caribbean, where I placed my faith in Christ as a child. After an active teen life in our local church I attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. I have had the privilege of serving the Lord and His people in Illinois and New Hampshire prior to coming here.

My Favorites: I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, watching good movies, eating, etc. I enjoy playing most outdoors sports or watching others toil away. I especially like to read, listen to music or play music. Of course I enjoy spending time with our teens!

My Verse: He (Christ) came that we may have life and have it to the full (John10:10).

My Family: See "My Story" below.

My Story: I had a wonderful childhood. I lived in the same area where I live now, surrounded by family and friends. Now I do admit I got a little crazy from time to time in my life - made some really poor choices and suffered the consequences - but God gave me the gift of mercy through His Son Jesus, who set me free from sin! God put David in my life during my junior year of high school. He had always been my neighbor, my friend - now he's my husband, my best friend, and my rock. Our life has been full of ups and downs, but we always had love and joy on our little farm on the prairie. We are blessed with three children (Ryan, Gayla, & Charles) who are all married and continue to add beautiful grandchildren to our extended family. This year marks 22 years since being diagnosed with Oseogenic Sarcoma (a bone forming cancer). This past December, I've been cancer free for 19 years! Sometimes life is hard, but God is so good! Each day is a gift.

My Favorites: Being with my grand babies, singing, playing the piano, antiquing, garage sales, tea parties, walks, gardening, cooking, Little House on the Prairie, Andy Griffith Show, Deal or No Deal, home movies, Jane Austin books, my husband Dave.

My Verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. --Philippians 4:13