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Joe Kappel

Pastor – International Ministries
Pastor Joe Kappel
  • Married to Lauren
  • Has 3 children, Josiah, Elisabeth, and Isobel
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Bob Jones University (2001)
  • Master of Arts Degree in Bible from Bob Jones Seminary (2004)
  • Joined West Park staff as an intern, 2013
  • Previously served as an English writing teacher (2009-2013) in China
  • Served as lead pastor to Beijing Baptist Church in Beijing, China (2007-2013)

Current Ministry
Pastor Joe Kappel currently oversees International Ministries & Global Missions. He is passionate about connecting people to Christ and helping them see His sufficiency for every life situation.  His ministry goal is to train and equip a multi-generational team of disciple-makers to love and shepherd the global community of West Park Baptist. He values the brothers and sisters God has placed under his care, knowing that God treasures all His children around the world.

Favorite Verse
“…And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” -Galatians 2:20

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