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.
Episodes
In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro welcomes Margaret Judson of School Connect SA to discuss how churches, businesses, nonprofits, and community members can partner with local schools to make a lasting impact. Learn how School Connect is building meaningful relationships between schools and community partners through volunteer opportunities, literacy programs, family engagement initiatives, and service project...
In this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Dr. Darrell Horne and Eric Hilgers of 2447 Productions to discuss their vision for creating faith-based media that inspires and encourages families. Learn about their upcoming Christian sitcom The Blessed Mess, the biblical principles behind each episode, and their mission to share the Gospel through storytelling, film, and creative media. D...
On this episode of Church of the Week, Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Levi Johnny Griffin of Expanse Bible Church in South San Antonio. Pastor Levi shares his powerful testimony of coming to Christ, his journey through ministry and military service, and the vision behind Expanse Bible Church. Hear how the church is impacting the community through outreach, discipleship, food distribution, and innovative programs that equip peo...
Join Chad Schapiro on AM 630 The Word as he sits down with Pastor Josh Walters and Worship Pastor Chad Humphrey of First Baptist Church La Vernia. Hear their powerful testimonies of faith, the story behind the church’s incredible growth, and the vision for a new campus after more than 170 years of ministry. This encouraging conversation dives into authentic leadership, worship, humility, and what it truly means to follow Jesu...
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Dr. Chris Ortego, pastor of Northwest Park Baptist Church. Pastor Chris shares his powerful testimony of overcoming alcoholism, finding Christ through a Billy Graham crusade, and serving in ministry for nearly 40 years. Together, they discuss spiritual growth, discovering your gifts, serving the local church, and how God continues to transfo...
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 ...
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