Camp Hill Church of Christ

Paul E. Cantrell

 

Paul E. Cantrell, 81 years old, passed away on September 1, 2011. He is greatly missed.

Biographical Information

  • Paul was born December 18, 1929 in Dierks, Arkansas to Pauline (Jackson) and Elmer Cantrell.
  • Paul was a devoted preacher for 64 years. At his death, he was the Associate Minister and Elder for the church of Christ located in Camp Hill.
  • He earned his masters degree in New Testament in 1953 at Harding University, in Searcy, Arkansas.
  • He preached in 15 states and did mission work in Ghana, West Africa and India.
  • Paul co-authored a book, Beyond Death's Door and self-published over 200 Bible Class Study Books which can be found on Camp Hill church of Christ website.

Preaching Experiences

  1. Brown's Chapel, TN, Part-time while in college (Sept. 1951-May 1952).
  2. Lonoke, Ark., Part-time while in college (Sept. 1952-May 1953).
  3. Douglas, Ga., Full-time (Sept. 1953-Aug. 1956).
  4. Grandview, Mo., Full-time (Aug. 1956-Aug. 1959).
  5. Denton, Tex., Part-time (Aug. 1959-Feb. 1963).
  6. Mt. Holly, N.J., Full-time (Feb. 1963-Dec. 1964).
  7. Pitman, N.J., Full-time (Dec. 1964-Aug. 1973).
  8. Camp Hill, Pa., Full-time (Aug. 1973-Sept. 1980).
  9. McMurray, Pa., Full-time (Sept. 1980-June 1987).
  10. Berkeley Springs, WV., Full-time (June 1987-Oct. 1997)
  11. Lebanon, Pa., Full-time (Oct. 1997-May 2002)
  12. Camp Hill, Pa, Part-time as Associate Minister (July 2002 to 2011)

Special Preaching

  1. Meetings & Campaigns in 15 states (Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Illinois, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware).
  2. College & School Lecture Programs at Northeastern Jr. Christian College, Ohio Valley College, and East Tennessee School of Preaching.
  3. Two Mission trips to Ghana, West Africa, and two trips to India.

Teaching Experiences

  1. Taught Bible for credit in Bible Chair at North Texas State University & Texas Woman's University full-time (Aug. 1959 to Feb. 1963).
  2. Taught Bible Part-time at Northeastern Jr. Chr. College (Sept. 1963 to April 1968)
  3. Conducted Teacher Training and Financial Workshops.