Background
Chapman, Michael Ray was born on August 22, 1951 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. Son of Ray Calhoun and Sara Elizabeth (Davis) Chapman.
Chapman, Michael Ray was born on August 22, 1951 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. Son of Ray Calhoun and Sara Elizabeth (Davis) Chapman.
Bachelor, Lee College, 1973; Master of Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, 1977; postgraduate, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, 1978-1984; Doctor of Ministry, North American Biblical Seminary, 1988.
Minister of youth, South Cleveland Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1972-1973; pastor, Fremont (California) Church of God, 1973-1974; state youth director, Church of God in Hawaii, Honolulu, 1974-1976; pastor, Hawaii Kai Church of God, Honolulu, 1974-1976; senior pastor, Lee Highway Church of God, Chattanooga, since 1976. Member state county Church of God in Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1987-1990, state evangelism board, 1984-1987, state education board, 1982-1984. Guest lecturer Lee College, Cleveland, 1990.
Board of directors Chattanooga Team Challenge, 1978-1981. Advisor Women's Aglow Fellowship, Chattanooga, 1980-1984. Clergy county Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, Chattanooga, 1980-1982.
Married Trudy Elaine Leverette, December 19, 1970. Children: Shannon, Michael.