Dr. Joel D. Winters, Pastor

Pastor Joel D. Winters is the second son of the founding pastor, Merle F. Winters. While making a profession of faith in the Lord early in life, it was not until his early twenties that the Lord brought him to a true life changing experience of salvation followed by believer's baptism.

Dr. Joel Winters attended Bible Baptist Seminary (now Arlington Baptist College) and received his Bachelor of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Music degrees.  He did further college work at Philadelphia College of the Bible (now Philadelphia Biblical University).  He also earned a Doctor of Divinity Degree through the Master's International School of Divinity.

Pastor Winters served the Chichester Baptist Church as youth director and minister of music from 1967 to 1980.  In the early 80's, when his father became ill, and after much prayer and seeking God's guidance, he accepted the offer to take the leadership of the church as pastor.

Dr. Winters has served the World Baptist Fellowship as state and quad-state chairman and vice-president of the World Baptist Fellowship (International).  He also served fourteen years on the board of the Arlington Baptist College; six of those years as Chairman. The loves of his life are Jesus Christ, his wife, family, grandchildren, and the Chichester Baptist Church.