Pastoral Candidate Page
Welcome!
As we bring our search to a close, we are thankful to have seen the Lord work in bringing us a candidate to consider pastoring here at Cornerstone! Below, you’ll find details about Tim Chapman, his ministry experience, past sermons he’s preached here at Cornerstone, and as time progresses, questions and answers people have had for him and his responses. We hope you prayerfully look at Tim, his ministry, and ask the Lord for His leading in extending a call to Tim and his family.
About Tim Chapman
Bio/Vision for Ministry
“We Began ministry in Peru in 2006. For the first few years, our ministry focus was the strengthening of existing churches through evangelistic campaigns, conferences, camps and retreats. In March of 2016, we planted Iglesia Bautista Gracia (Grace Baptist Church) in Downtown Lima. God has blessed the church, and there are now over 250 people that gather on Sundays. The Lord has allowed me to mentor several young men for pastoral ministry over the years, and two of those men are leading the church now as pastors. In 2024, the Lord made clear to us that He was closing the door to full-time ministry in Peru even as He was burdening our hearts for pastoral ministry in the States.
I believe the Lord’s calling on my life is to give myself to pastoral ministry. As part of that calling, there are three things that stand out in particular. First of all, I know that God has called me to the ministry of teaching and preaching His Word. I’m committed to expositional preaching and the role that has in the life of a congregation. Secondly, I’m burdened to exercise spiritual care in the lives of the members of the church. Thirdly, I want to continue to mentor young men for pastoral ministry.”
Ministry Experience
1998-2001: Member of Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team
2002-2006: Seminary Training and Deputation
2006-2024: Missionary in Peru (Mission Board: EMU International)
Education
Bachelors: Bob Jones University, Social Studies Education, Graduated 1998
Masters: Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, BA in Theological Studies, completed 2005