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Connor Bales, PhD

Connor Bales, PhD

North Campus Pastor — Prestonwood Baptist Church

Connor graduated from Texas Tech University in 2000, with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He has since graduated with a master’s degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Connor and his wife Mary first began their ministry together as newlyweds, serving as volunteers in the student ministry at First Baptist Church, Coppell. It was during this season that God called Connor into vocational ministry. Connor graduated seminary, sold his business, and began in full-time ministry. Connor was privileged to serve as the Minister to Married Adults at Prestonwood from 2010-2012, then as the Lead Pastor and Elder at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Longview, Texas from 2012-2019. In July 2019, Connor returned to Prestonwood as the North Campus Pastor. Connor has been married to Mary for 22 years and they have 5 children: Kathryn, Coleman, Libby, Hannah, & Campbell. He is passionate about the local church and believes it is the hope for the world. Additionally, as a family with two special needs children, he has a heart for special needs ministry and is committed to serving and sharing the Gospel with families affected by disabilities. Connor is the author of two books, including the recently released: “Counted Worthy – A Father’s Perspective on the Theology of Suffering.”

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Counted Worthy: A Father's Perspective On The Theology of Suffering

As a pastor, Dr. Connor Bales has tackled tough questions about suffering for years- + How should Christ-followers respond to suffering? + What if...

Featured on: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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