A New Chapter for The Chapel

A Note from Retiring Senior Pastor Phil Bubar
Dear Chapel Family,
After 28 years of serving as your Senior Pastor, Lisa and I have come to the conclusion, I can’t do this forever. So I will be retiring on May 7, 2023. We knew this day was coming and we have been behind the scenes planning for it for several years. It is now finally time to start the transition of my leaving the staff.

These years of planning have not been easy, but God has been faithful in helping the Elders and me navigate the process of deciding the next Lead Pastor and what roles needed to be added to continue the growth and success of The Chapel. In working toward my retirement from the senior pastorate, I have wanted it to be as seamless as it could be.
read the full letter here

Next steps

Pastor Corey Kugle to become lead Pastor on May 7th.

Pastor Corey Kugle

On May 2, 2022 the church voted for Corey to become our Lead Pastor in May 2023. Corey was the Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism from 2010-2022. His role has been divided into two separate staff positions.
Corey joined the staff at The Chapel in October 2010. He graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s degree and from Phoenix Seminary with a Master of Divinity in Biblical communication degree. Corey’s previous ministry experience includes serving as an intern with Athletes in Action at Butler University, and as a high school and college pastor in Arizona. Corey is married to Kasey and they have five children, Micah, Adelyn, Avery, Kellen, and Cade.

Frequently Asked questions

New Positions and Job Description

Pastor of Outreach

The Pastor of Outreach is a servant-leader who will play a key role in The Chapel’s efforts to “grow committed followers of Jesus Christ.” This man will be passionate about reaching—and equipping the church to reach—those who have not yet placed their faith in Christ. He will be driven to lead The Chapel to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment both near and far —through evangelism and missions.
Responsibilities/qualifications