Bryan Schafer

Bryan Schafer is the Pastoral Director at NCPC. Bryan’s deepest passion is rooted in seeing others grow in their relationship with Christ and with one another through the Scriptures. He facilitates the teaching and study of God’s Word through several weekly Men’s Groups as well as various Bible Study Classes throughout the year. Bryan’s undergraduate degree is in Organizational Leadership and Biblical Studies through BIOLA University. He holds a Master of Divinity through Bethel seminary.

Bryan is a native Californian who grew up in Coastal North San Diego County. Prior to be being on staff at NCPC, Bryan has extensive aviation experience where he worked as an Airline Transport Pilot. In addition, Bryan has a background in Real Estate and has served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Encinitas. Bryan and his wife Heather reside in Encinitas, where they are raising their two boys, Christopher and Casey.

What are the five most important books you have read?
Hands down the most important book I have ever read is the Bible. I read a lot for both pleasure and study, so I am not sure if these are the most important books that I have ever read, but the most memorable are: Death in the Long Grass by Peter Capstick, Man-Child in the Promised Land by Claude Brown, Hungry Men by Edward Anderson, The Prophets by Abraham Heschel, Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge, The Institutes by John Calvin, and the Westminster Confession of Faith.

What talent do you wish you had?

Juggling. I have tried it but my hands get in the way.  
 
What is your favorite movie quote?
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

            - President Muffley (Peter Sellers) in Dr. Strangelove  

"Is this heaven?" "No, it's Iowa."

            - Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) in Field of Dreams

What do you order at Starbucks?
I avoid Starbucks. They confuse simple minded folks like myself.  I can’t figure out how use their “metric” system. Instead of selling coffee in small, medium, or large cups they use Tall, Venti, and Grande. Way too confusing when I need coffee

What food do you absolutely love? What food do you hate?
I like most all food, with Mexican food at the top of the list. Rubio’s steak quesadilla and hot sauce is a staple. I love American, Italian, and Mexican food. I tend to stay away from most Asian food, but enjoy it on occasion. I am firm believer that every person is entitled to hate at least one food, and as such I choose to hate lima beans. It should be noted that brussel sprouts and beets are closely related to dreaded and oft hated lima beans.