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Pastor Paul Edwards

Paul is serving as interim pastor at Creekside while we search for our new lead pastor.
Random Information...
Paul is married to his wife Karen of 40 years and has 2 grown sons and a daughter-in-law. 
Favorite Foods: Steak, tacos, and ice cream
Favorite Movies:  Shawshank, Redemption, and Belfast
Favorite Bible Book:  Philippians
Favorite Past-times:  Hiking, international travel, reading (history and international affairs)
Favorite Places:  The beaches of Australia, the hiking trials of Colorado, the Sierra

Following Jesus... 
Paul was born in Melbourne, Australia and came to faith as a young boy. He grew up in church and his family was always involved in church activities and ministry. He began teaching Sunday School at 16 and was involved in planting 2 churches in Australia during high school and college.    
Some Background & Ministry Experience... 
Paul moved to the U.S. during his final college years and graduated from Cedarville University in Interdisciplinary studies.  He completed a graduate degree in divinity in Grand Rapids, Michigan and did doctoral work in Kentucky in preaching and leadership. He has served 5 congregations over the last 40 years as the lead pastor and has been a trustee of Denver Seminary and William Jessup University. Since retiring in 2019 he has been doing interim work for churches without a lead pastor.
To Contact Paul...
Fill out our information form and he'll get back to you. 

Service of Worship begins Sunday 10:00AM


Address:

2876 G Street, Merced CA 95340

Telephone/Fax

(209)384-7028/(209)384-7220

Email

secretary@creeksidemerced.org
  • Home
  • Ministries
    • Life Groups/Bible Studies
    • Children's Ministries >
      • Children's Worship & Nursery
      • AWANA Kids Club >
        • What is AWANA?
        • Membership Information
        • Sign Up
    • Student Ministries >
      • Youth Group
      • Young Adult
    • Resources >
      • Forms And Documents
      • Spiritual Growth
      • How to Find a Good Church
  • Sermons
    • Live Stream
    • 2021 Sermons >
      • Guest Speakers
      • Jesus as They Saw Him
      • Living Proof
      • When The Spirit Moves
      • What's Your Identity?
      • Hang Time
      • Easter 2021
      • Can You Hear Me Now?
      • Trivial Pursuits
      • Run To Win
    • 2020 Sermons >
      • Living Life on Purpose
      • The Hope of Christmas
      • Terror Threat
      • Does Anyone Know What Time It Is?
      • Change What's Hidden
      • Camp Creekside 2020
      • The Secret of Spiritual Stamina
      • The Mark of a Healthy Church
      • John 21: Our Need For Fresh Starts
      • Psalm 19: Look, Listen, Live
      • A Lasting Confession
      • John: The Word & Flesh
      • Matthew: Pilate, Barrabas, & Jesus
      • Romans: Behave Like Christ
      • Romans: Human Depravity
      • Daniel: Strangers in A Strange Land
      • Ephesians: A Letter of Grace and Life
      • Why Jesus Came
    • Sermon Archives >
      • Pastor Steve Muncherian
      • Pastor Andrew Smith
      • Logan Hensely
      • Steve York
      • Alex Thengvall
      • Vinton Thengvall
  • About
    • How Can I Know Jesus?
    • Statement of Faith
    • Our Vision
    • Our Story >
      • Our History
      • Our Story Continues
    • Our Purpose
    • Request More Information
  • Connect
    • Need Prayer?
    • Get Involved
    • Staff >
      • Pastor Paul Edwards
      • Layla Othman
      • Jim Haeflinger
  • Give
  • Pastor Search