Rev. Pornchai (Paul) Banchasawan

Paul serves as the International Pastoral Assistant at First Presbyterian Church of Elkhart, helping guide the congregation through preaching, teaching, and cross-cultural ministry. Born and raised in Thailand, Paul brings a warm spirit, a global perspective, and a deep passion for sharing the Gospel with every generation.

He earned his Master of Divinity from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) and is continuing advanced theological studies in DMin Program while serving in pastoral ministry. Paul has a special love for biblical storytelling, youth and young adult discipleship, and building bridges between cultures through the love of Christ.

Paul and his wife, Areerat (Ea), are blessed with a daughter and two sons and enjoy serving together as a ministry family. When he isn’t preaching or teaching, you can find Paul creating worship songs, designing Bible study materials, or spending time with his family.