Chapell, Bryan: - Bryan Chapell (PhD, Southern Illinois University) is Stated Clerk Pro Tempore at the Presbyterian Church in America. He previously served as senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and as president of Covenant Theological Seminary. He has taught at Knox Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Chapell is a widely traveled speaker and the author of numerous books, including the bestseller Christ-Centered Preaching and Christ-Centered Worship.