Senior Pastor
Wendell Hutchins is a globally recognized theologian, author, public speaker, and cultural thought leader whose voice resonates at the intersection of faith, leadership, business, and global diplomacy.
As the founder and Senior Pastor of the Church of Champions, Dr. Hutchins has shepherded a dynamic congregation for over three decades while pioneering transformative initiatives that serve both spiritual and practical needs. His leadership has launched:
- Heritage Preparatory School – Learn more at https://www.heritageprephtx.com
- Optimal Family Care Clinic – a fully staffed medical facility serving our community with comprehensive healthcare. Learn more at https://www.optimalfc.com
- Optimal Family Care Behavioral Health – providing a licensed dual-diagnosis addiction treatment facility. Learn more at https://behavioralhealth.optimalfc.com/
Beyond the pulpit, Dr. Hutchins serves as a United Nations Peace Ambassador and was appointed Special Envoy to His Royal Majesty, King Oyo of the Tooro Kingdom, Uganda, advancing humanitarian, educational, and peace-building efforts throughout Africa.
As a prolific writer and author of more than fifteen works-including Kicking The Stars and The Eden Mandate, Dr. Hutchins is a leading voice calling the Church back to Biblical truth, spiritual courage, and cultural clarity in an age of confusion—his writings and sermons, marked by his cathedral oratory and theological depth, reach audiences worldwide through Substack, podcasts, and digital platforms.
Dr. Hutchins is on a mission to revive faith, restore truth, and raise leaders who will shape culture with Kingdom authority.



