Chandler grew up a military kid, moving around the country until landing in Galveston, Texas. He was taught that ... a Southern Baptist congregation that claimed 160 members at the time.

and Faith Church of Tempe is now Faith Church of The Valley — meeting 12 miles away on a new campus in east Chandler. It’s not the same church, the Rev. John Salvatore quickly notes.

The Rev. Fred Luter, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be coming to Chandler on Thursday to make two presentations. A luncheon with Luter will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Faith ...