



Equipping the Next Generation Through Faith and Purpose | Church of the Week (5-31-26)
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. …

Building God’s Vision in La Vernia | Church of the Week (5-24-26)
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 …

Discovering Your Purpose Through Christ | Church of the Week (5-16-26)
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 near…

Helping New Churches Thrive | Church of the Week (5-9-26)
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 e…

Grace in Action: Inside Grace Tabernacle Church | Church of the Week (5-2-26)
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 leaders…

Faith in Action: The Power of Church Planting | Church of the Week (4-25-26)
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 …

From Struggle to Purpose | Church of the Week (4-18-26)
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 a…

Faith, Leadership, and Transformation | Church of the Week (4-11-26)
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 …

Beyond the Walls: Strengthening Churches for the Mission | Church of the Week (4-4-26)
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 pastor…

Building Bridges: Faith, Government, and Community | Church of the Week (3-28-26)
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 le…