Pastor Paul Olson

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