Who we are.
Casual Atmosphere. Serious Faith.
Our goal at Berkley Chapel is to be a church that is down-to-earth, genuine, and nonjudgemental.
Our Purpose
At Berkley Chapel we teach verse-by-verse through the Bible.
Our Teaching
This is called “expositional teaching”. We seek to understand and explain the original meaning of scripture so we can better understand what it means to our lives today.
Expositional teaching is the only kind of teaching that opens up the entire Bible in a clear, authoritative way so the truth of God’s Word can transform our lives and renew our minds. So, instead of trying to bring the Bible into modern times, we seek to take people back into Biblical history and allow the Bible to come alive. This is the heart of Biblical exposition.
Our Values
We are down-to-earth.
We are genuine.
We are non-judgemental.
We are casual.
We are connected.
We explain the Bible.
We exist to help people find and follow Jesus.
Dr. William “Bill” C. Hackett Jr.
Dr. Hackett serves as the Interim Teaching Pastor of Berkley Chapel, a church that has been faithfully serving the Auburndale, Florida community since its launch in 2006. With a heart for teaching and discipleship, Dr. Hackett brings decades of experience in ministry and leadership. He currently serves as Provost Emeritus at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where he continues to mentor and guide the university’s leadership team. As a full-time professor in the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology, he is passionate about equipping future leaders through practical ministry and Bible courses.
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Dr. Hackett’s greatest joy is helping people grow in their faith, understand Scripture, and step confidently into their calling. His love for the church and commitment to raising up leaders have been at the core of his ministry for many years.
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Dr. Hackett and his wife, Judy, have been married since 1966 after meeting in high school. Their lives were transformed when they became Christ-followers in 1971, and they have since built a legacy of faith that extends to their two married children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Dr. Hackett holds a Master’s in Religious Education, a Master’s in Divinity, a Doctorate in Ministry, and a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership. His dedication to lifelong learning and ministry continues to inspire those he serves.
Interim Teaching Pastor
