AM 630 The Word Church of the Week
The Church of The Week program hosted by Chad Schapiro, exists to feature our local churches ministries and ministry minded businesses in and around the AM630 The Word listening area. Join us each week to learn how they are putting their faith to work. Listen to the Pastors testimony how you can attend and support the church.
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On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Daniel De Leon to discuss faith, church planting, and the power of community in ministry. Daniel shares his testimony of growing up in Mexico, serving in ministry from a young age, and how God led him from engineering into vocational ministry and church planting leadership with Texas Baptists. Together, they...
On this week’s Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Rob Arevalo of Grace Tabernacle Church in San Antonio. Pastor Rob shares his powerful testimony—from a life-changing motorcycle accident and a moment of surrender to God, to stepping into pastoral leadership and building a vibrant, welcoming church community.
...On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Whit Anderson of First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Antonio. Together, they explore the church’s 180-year legacy, its deep commitment to serving the city, and its leadership in the San Antonio Church Planting Network. Witt shares the vision behind planting 30 new churches by 2030, the challenges...
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Terrin Phillips of Refuge Church of San Antonio. Terrin shares his powerful journey—from a troubled past and homelessness to finding faith and purpose—and how those experiences shaped a ministry focused on authenticity, accountability, and healing.
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Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he sits down with Pastor Harvey Langford of Liberty Grace Community Church in Converse, Texas. Pastor Langford shares his powerful journey of faith—from early beginnings in North Carolina to a life-changing moment of deliverance and his calling into ministry. Together, they discuss the challenges of leadership, the importance of spiritual discipline, and the church’s miss...
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Director of Missions Tom Revilla from the Frio River Baptist Association to talk about the upcoming Church Arise and Go Conference. Happening the Saturday after Easter, this event is designed to equip pastors and church members through powerful teaching on prayer, evangeli...
This week on Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Nino Gonzalez of the Church Ambassador Network to explore how faith and community leadership intersect. Nino shares his personal journey of faith, his years in ministry, and how his work now connects pastors with local government leaders to build meaningful relationships, encourage prayer, and serve communities more effectively. Discover how churches can step beyond...
Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he sits down with global evangelist Sammy Tippit to discuss “The Call,” a powerful 365-day Bible journey designed to help believers engage with Scripture daily. From remarkable stories of worldwide revival to innovative digital ministry reaching thousands, this episode explores how God is using one man’s obedience to impact lives across the globe—and how you c...
On this week’s Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro highlights the Joshua Initiative’s Civic Leadership Academy, a program designed to equip Christians to engage their communities with faith-based values. Joined by Joe Caddell, Jim, and John, the conversation explores how biblical principles have shaped American history and why spiritual renewal, civic responsibilit...
On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro welcomes Father Joe Dewey of Christ Episcopal Church to share a powerful story of faith, restoration, and calling. From a prodigal season during his college lacrosse career at the University of Virginia to planting churches in Brooklyn and now serving in San Antonio, Fathe...
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Abraham Chase of Shepherd’s Gate Bible Church in San Antonio. Pastor Abraham shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith at a young age, drifting in his early adult years, and ultimately returning to a deep commitment to Christ and the sufficiency of Scr...
On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Santiago Vasquez of Valley High First Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Santiago shares his powerful testimony—growing up in a church-planting family, drifting for a season, and ultimately being drawn back to Christ through the Word of God and a...
On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Nathan Clardy of Calvary Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Nathan shares his powerful journey from growing up in a faithful Christian home to serving for seven years on the mission field in Southeast Asi...
Church of the Week host Chad Shapiro sits down with Chad Mason of First Baptist Church Boerne to talk missions, discipleship, and what it really means to live on mission—locally and globally. From life-changing faith stories to practical ways every believer can get involved, this episode explores how churches of any size can embrace God’s heart for the nations and their neighbors.
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Tony Aguirre of X-Toll Church to celebrate a major milestone—14 years of ministry and the church’s move into a new downtown location. Pastor Tony shares his powerful personal journey of faith, the challenges and joys of church planting, and his heart for loving people and serving the ...
Host Chad Schapiro sits down with Will Ramsey, pastor of Hope City Church in Canyon Lake, Texas, to talk about church planting, grace, calling, and building authentic community. From a powerful redemption story to practical outreach and growth, this episode offers encouragement for anyone feeling called, curious, or simply looking for connection.
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This episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word features Chad Schapiro in conversation with Pastor Paul Gonzales of Woodlawn Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Paul shares his powerful testimony—from the Jesus Revolution and a life transformed by Christ to decades of ministry focused on discipleship, marriage, and community outreach. Hear how Woodlawn Hills lives out a hou...
In this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Roland Villareal of Southeast Baptist Church to share a powerful story of redemption, perseverance, and calling. Pastor Roland reflects on his journey to faith, the hardships that shaped his ministry, and how God sustained him through life’s deepest trials. The conversation also highlights South...
This week on Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Dr. Cameron Strange, pastor of Impact Church in the Northeast San Antonio area. Cameron shares his faith journey, missionary background, and the heart behind Impact Church’s commitment to diversity, community outreach, and disciple-making. From church planting lessons to leadership development and loving the...
Church of the Week highlights Ariel Ministries as host Chad Schapiro sits down with Danny Price to explore the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. From Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah to Passover, Shabbat, and global outreach, this episode unpacks why it matters that Jesus was Jewish and how understanding biblical feasts deepens faith today. Learn how Ariel Ministries serves communities locally and...
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