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Chris Bell

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About Chris Bell

Pastor Chris Bell is the Lead Pastor of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama — a multi-site congregation whose name and vision are rooted in Acts 1:8: reaching Jerusalem first, then Judea and Samaria, then the ends of the earth. Under his leadership, 3 Circle has grown into a regional and global ministry presence anchored in a clear commitment to local-church faithfulness over platform celebrity.

Raised on a 200-acre farm, Pastor Bell often returns to agricultural language when teaching about ministry. "I feel like God's given me a field to plow," he tells leaders, "and I'm going to plow that field." He warns against premature church multiplication, arguing that churches risk replicating their own unhealthiness when roots aren't deep, and applies the same principle to family — "the greatest tragedy would be to be successful at the wrong thing."

A passionate voice for gospel clarity in the public square, Pastor Bell argues that "clarity does two things: it repels and it attracts," and challenges the modern church to stop trading prophetic boldness for cultural approval. While he openly identifies as a conservative and values Christian influence in government, he insists on gospel priority over political loyalty: "I'm a gospel guy. Political winds will always blow and change, but one thing that does not change is the power of the gospel to transform lives."

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3 episodes

Episodes with Chris Bell.

Trust29m

Chris Bell on Proverbs 3:5-6: Trusting God Over Your Own Understanding

Pastor Chris Bell of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama, joins Philip Cameron for a grounded, scripture-anchored conversation on what it truly means to trust God in an anxious and unpredictable world. Drawing from a two-week sermon series on Proverbs 3:5-6, Chris unpacks one of the Bible's most quoted — and most demanding — passages: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways and he will make your paths straight." Chris makes a sharp distinction between mere belief and genuine trust, citing a theologian who argued that "the distinguishing factor between saving faith and just believing there's a God is the element of trust." He illustrates mature faith through a disarming story about his Cavapoo, Teddy, who once fled in terror from a leaf blower but now rolls over to enjoy it — because a year of faithful care built an unshakeable track record. That, Chris says, is exactly where God wants every believer. The conversation also explores the biblical sequence of relationship before obedience, the meaning of "acknowledge" as alignment rather than mere recognition, and why God's conditional promise in Proverbs 3:6 — to make straight our paths — is one of the most practical and hope-filled guarantees in all of Scripture. Learn more about 3 Circle Church at www.3circlechurch.com.

Sep 9, 2026 Chris Bell

Courage32m

Sharing Jesus in Every Circle – Pastor Chris Bell’s Mission

Pastor Chris Bell of Three Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama joins Philip Cameron for a timely and urgent conversation about the church's call to preach the gospel with uncompromising clarity. Reflecting on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the cultural shockwave it produced, Chris argues that this is a watershed moment for the American church — one that demands courage, not ambiguity. "Clarity does two things," he says. "It repels and it attracts." For too long, Bell contends, the church has chased cultural relevance and filled seats through watered-down messaging, leaving a generation hungry for the real gospel and for leaders who live privately what they proclaim publicly. Chris draws a sharp distinction between political engagement and gospel priority. While he openly identifies as a conservative and values Christian influence in every level of government, he is clear: "I'm a gospel guy. Political winds will always blow and change, but one thing that does not change is the power of the gospel to transform lives." He celebrates the surge in Turning Point USA chapter applications following Kirk's memorial as evidence that God is turning tragedy into revival momentum. The episode closes with a call for personal revival over cultural cheerleading — urging believers to be consistent, thoughtful, Bible-grounded people with staying power. Learn more about Three Circle Church at threecirclechurch.com.

Sep 19, 2025 Chris Bell

Pastors34m

Living on Mission: A Prophetic Conversation with Pastor Chris Bell

Pastor Chris Bell of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation about what it truly means to live on mission — without losing your church, your family, or your soul in the process. Drawing on Acts 1:8, Chris unpacks the vision behind 3 Circle Church's name: reaching Jerusalem first, then Judea and Samaria, then the ends of the earth. "We're not just going to go across the world to reach people for Christ and forget our backyard," he explains, "but we're also not going to focus on our backyard and not care about people across the world." The conversation takes a sharp, practical turn as Chris challenges pastors and leaders to define real success before chasing growth. Growing up on a 200-acre farm, he returns to agricultural language: "I feel like God's given me a field to plow — and I'm going to plow that field." He warns against premature church multiplication, noting that churches risk replicating their own unhealthiness when roots aren't deep. The same principle applies to family: "The greatest tragedy would be to be successful at the wrong thing." Whether you're a pastor, a business leader, or a parent, this episode will sharpen your priorities and call you back to the field God has given you. Find 3 Circle Church online to connect with Chris Bell and his team.

May 6, 2025 Chris Bell