Bob Mallord: Early Hope Chapel Planting in Venice, CA

Bob Mallord joined the first Hope Chapel in its earliest days.

A natural leader, and a bit of a rebel, he stood out as a person others were eager to follow. However, he didn't see himself as a leader and struggled when I did. Our friendship ran deep but he resisted the ICNU talks over and over.

Eventually, he grabbed the reins after starting a Bible study in a very tough town, Venice, California. But, we now faced denominational politics. Bob led a small study that quickly mushroomed into a church, but that threatened another church that had the backing of the denomination. After lots of twists and turns, the denomination decided that they actually wanted two churches in the same town. Problem was the supervisor was a bit of a legalist which Bob couldn't handle. New leadership eventually brought Bob into the fold and the church grew from meeting in a home to a congregation of more than 700 people.

This is a hero-making story of an individual who has more to offer than they can conceive. It's also the story of a man who is willing to buck authority to cling to what he believes. If you're struggling with identity issues, you'll find strength in Bob Mallord.

Part two of the podcast takes you on a journey of adventure, evangelism, and other important issues as Bob explores life after pastoring a successful church. Ever his own man, he left a thriving church to meet the needs of his family, moving from California to Mississippi. Better buckle your seatbelt for this one...

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