In a world where
competing views are battling for central focus in the marketplace of Ideas,
Vernal has a passion to equip believers to be thinking Christians so that as
Ephesians 4:14 states they will not be “tossed
here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine” that
rises up against the truth of Christ. Vernal has a passion to lead believers to
think biblically about their faith and the world around them. Vernal believes
that when Christians have a proper grasp on Sound Doctrine as expressed in a
proper interpretation of Scripture, they can establish a stable walk grounded
in the Truth of God’s unchanging Word.
When this occurs, Christians can face the false claims of other
religions, cults, or just the ever shaky ground of modern relativism with a
confident and well thought out faith knowing
they will be able to “give a
defense to everyone who asks to give an account” (1 Peter 3:15).When Vernal first came
to Calvary La Mirada, he believed that God was calling him to serve the
leadership here in any capacity. He recalls a time when he was eating at
Denny’s one Sunday after service and deciding that he wanted to serve as a
Calvary Pastor some day if the Lord was willing. Now He serves as an Associate
Pastor on staff at Calvary La Mirada and understands that God may call him to
one day plant a church somewhere else. One of the good things about being at
Calvary La Mirada, is the desire of Pastor Bryan to come alongside those who
are called to plant churches and work with them to see that call come to
fruition. A second thing that has Vernal loves about Calvary La Mirada is the
fact that God’s unchanging Word is preached with no reservations and God’s
people are free to express their worship and serves to Him in whatever calling
He has for them. Vernal desires to see
the community of faith at Calvary La Mirada to continue to grow in their
understanding of God’s word and be able to “content
for the faith once delivered to the saints.” Vernal
has also been working on a theology/apologetics blog Solid Foundations. Academic Background Vernal graduated from:
Ministries at Calvary La Mirada - Associate Pastor: Assisting the Senior Pastor in shepherding the
flock at Calvary La Mirada.
- Solid Foundations/New Believers Class: This is a class covering the essentials of the
Christian faith as taught in the Bible. It is open for Christians of all ages,
new and old. The objective is to equip believers to think biblically about
their faith and to know what Christianity is. Believers who seek to familiarize
themselves with and/or refresh their understanding of the basic doctrines of
the Christian faith are welcome to the class. New Believers are encouraged to
attend. The class meets on Sundays during 1st Service in the
Fellowship Hall.
- Director of the Bible Ministry School: The Bible Ministry School is a 4 year academic
program that seeks to equip believers to affectively minister in their local
church. The school focuses on Sound Biblical Theology and Faithful Biblical
Ministry Training. Vernal has the privilege of directing the school and
overseeing a small staff. He also teaches Romans and other classes. For more
information see Kingjesus.com
- Hannah’s Heart: Ministry to couples who are experiencing
infertility or Pregnancy loss. Vernal and his wife, Wendy want to provide
support through prayer and encouragement.
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