RAY BENTLEY
Maranatha Chapel | California, USA
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A graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Pastor Ray served at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa at the House of Psalms, Calvary Chapel of El Cajon, and Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego, California. He founded Maranatha Chapel in August 1984, teaching a midweek Bible study in a recreation center with 30 people. Today Maranatha serves 7,000 people weekly with additional satellite ministries, including K-12 Maranatha Christian Schools. Ray is host to the daily Maranatha Radio show heard on stations across the United States and around the world. Ray has authored five books, including his latest,The Holy Land Key. He is married to Vicki, and they have two grown children and seven grandchildren.
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JOHN SPENCER
Calvary Chapel Coastline, LA | California, USA
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Pastor John grew up on the gulf coast and was heavily involved in the surfing culture and radically saved at 18 years of age. He is a graduate of Southeastern University with a B.A. in missions and an M.DIV from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He is the lead pastor of Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze, Florida which he planted in his hometown in 1983. He and his wife Lynn of 41 years have 3 grown children and 10 grandchildren.
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PETE NELSON
One Love Church, Thousand Oaks | California, USA
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As a pastor, musician, and evangelist, Pete Nelson's worldwide travels have given him a unique perspective on the church as well as the global need for the Gospel. Pete received Christ as a senior in high school. By age 19, Pete was leading evangelism efforts and teaching Bible studies. As a youth pastor, Pete formed a band, The Kry. The success of The Kry launched Pete into evangelism on a global level, traveling worldwide, preaching the Gospel, and planting churches throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. Pete's previous pastoral experience includes: senior pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque, founding pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, and teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Pete recently planted One Love Church in Sydney, Australia, and is now currently planting One Love Church in Thousand Oaks, California. Pete is married to Angie and has three children and two grandchildren.
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SHAWN STONE
Maranatha Chapel | California, USA
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After graduating from Calvary Chapel Bible College, Shawn Stone joined Maranatha Chapel in 2000, where he served as an associate pastor for four years. In 2004, he was appointed senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Hidden Valley in Escondido. After serving in this capacity for seven years, Shawn and his wife, Annie, felt a calling to the mission field in the country of France, where they served from 2011-2013. Shawn returned to Maranatha Chapel in late 2013 as the executive pastor and now teaches the midweek Maranatha service, oversees various ministries, and serves on the church board. Shawn has been married to Annie for 16 years; they have three children.
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