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Even though it has been a decade since Pastor Chuck’s passing, his voice still resonates in the ears of those who were touched by his teachings. Whether it was his meticulous verse-by-verse exposition or the profound words of wisdom he shared at various conferences, Pastor Chuck’s impact remains palpable. Even at the Bible College in Peru, where John Bonner faced numerous decisions, he could hear Chuck’s guiding voice, advising him on what to do and what to avoid. Chuck emphasized the importance of relying on the leading of the Holy Spirit rather than one’s own wisdom, might, or abilities. Day after day, Pastor Chuck continues to exert a profound influence on John’s life.

John expresses eternal gratitude towards Pastor Chuck for faithfully teaching God’s word, issuing warnings, and challenging believers to depend on God and His Holy Spirit rather than their own efforts and wisdom. While the loss of Pastor Chuck is deeply felt, his influence will endure in Peru and around the world through the timeless concepts, ideas, and words he shared many years ago.

John Bonner is the founder and former director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru. With 45 years of ministry experience, John has served as a missionary/pastor in Mexico, the United States, and, most recently, South America, where he and his wife Pilar spent 26 years establishing the Bible college, two churches, and planting an additional eleven Peruvian churches through the Bible college ministry. John is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College (Twin Peaks, California), holding an Associate’s degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Missions. He continues to teach at the Peru campus and serves as the International Director of Development, focusing on promoting the college and expanding student enrollment worldwide. A seasoned Bible teacher and conference speaker, John has traveled to over 30 countries across the Americas and Europe and has led more than thirty Bible study tours to the Middle East, including Israel, Greece, Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt. He has authored two books, The Daily Discipleship Journal (1996), and The Myth of Coincidence (2019). John also serves as President of the Board of Directors for Friends of Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru, a U.S.-based non-profit organization supporting the college’s mission and vision.