Dr. John MacArthur, a native Califor

nian, pastors Grace Community

Church in Panorama City, California He has traveled in many countries of the world teaching and preaching. Additionally, his extensive radio and tape ministry teaches around the globe

His books include, Body Dynamics, Found: God's Will, Keys to Spiritual Growth. Liberated for Life. Why I Trust, the Bible, Giving. God's Way. The Charismatics: A Doctrinal Perspective, Beware The Pretenders, Kingdom Living Here and Now. Why Believe the Bible. Jesus' Pattern of Prayer, The Family, and The Ultimate Priority.

John studied for the ministry at Talbot Theological Seminary where he graduated with high honors. He served as Student Body President and has taught as an adjunct professor on the faculty. Following in the footsteps of his father. Dr. Jack MacArthur. John represents five successive genera- tions of pastors in his family.

The emphasis of John's ministry is the expository preaching and teaching of God's Word through a verse-by-verse exposition of the Scripture. His studies pay particular attention to the historical and grammatical aspects of each biblical passage and, as a result, are extremely interesting and men tally stimulating. His sphere of influence has experienced a steady and substantial growth over the years with both youth and adults.

Under the ministry of John MacArthur, Grace Community Church's morn Ing worship services reach 7,000 in attendance, and the evening Family Bible Hour approaches capacity in the 3,500 seat Worship Center Active Christian Training Seminars, community FLOCKS, and various training programs, spearhead the plan which equips members of Christ's body for the ministry Their impact spreads across Southern California and even around the world.