Faith and Calling
Paul Perkins, pastor of Blue Ridge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, grew up on a tobacco farm near Goldsboro, NC. He first came to faith in Christ in 1996 and received his call to pastoral ministry in 1998. Since then, he has served churches in Eastern North Carolina, Santa Barbara, CA, and, most recently, in Hillsville, VA.
Family and Fun
Pastor Paul and his wife Lisa have five children (Matthew, Caleb, Nicolas, Sarah, and Lela). As a family, they enjoy a variety of activities together, including swimming, basketball, working out, exploring new restaurants, going on walks, and watching movies.
Education and Interest
Pastor Paul has a B.A. in Biblical Studies, an M.A. in Apologetics, and is working on a DMin. in Apologetics and Theology from Liberty University. Some of his favorite authors are C.S. Lewis, C.H. Spurgeon, R.C. Sproul, J.I. Packer, and Tim Keller.
Mission and Ministry
While he has served in many different ministry contexts over the years, Pastor Paul Perkins has focused much of his ministry on Missions, Church Planting, and Church Revitalization. He believes in serving those inside the church through service and pastoral care and also reaching those outside the church through evangelism and outreach.