Surviving the Storm

Nathan dropped to the ground suddenly in the middle of his first highschool football practice, as parents Al and Norma watched. Through eight weeks of intensive care and many surgeries, Al and Norma Pittman faced a storm they never dreamed. Al had taught “Surviving the Storm” to his congregation, never realizing that shortly he would face the storm of his life. Power-packed and inspiring teaching that will help the reader come through any storm on the life preserver of God's Word. Calvary Chapel pastor Al Pittman has been on staff at a number of churches, including one of the fastest growing churches in America, Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque. He currently is the pastor at Calvary Worship Center in Colorado Springs, CO. was born in Panama City, Florida. He has a powerful teaching and music ministry.

Al was born in Panama City, Florida on December 29, 1955. His father was a career soldier, so the family traveled extensively. In 1973, when Al was seventeen years old, the family returned from a tour in Germany and settled in Colorado Springs.

Through the witness of his older sister Irma, he was exposed for the first time to the Gospel. Irma spoke of a relationship with God rather than a religion.

One Sunday night after viewing a film titled A Thief In The Night, Al placed his faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.

Soon after that, Al realized God’s call on his life and enrolled in the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs. He also began serving in the music ministry as a bass guitarist with a local Christian band. It was during this time that he met Norma his wife. They were married on July 19, 1975. Al graduated from nazarene Bible College with a degree in biblical studies.

In the late seventies Al began listening to pastor Chuck Smith on the radio, and in 1979 Al and Norma became members of Calvary Chapel of Colorado Springs.

The expository, verse-by-verse, teaching of the Word of God proved to be a tremendous blessing in their lives.

Al became involved in the worship band at Calvary Chapel, and also began performing as a vocalist with a local contemporary Christian band.

In 1980, the Lord granted Al the privilege of becoming a full-time staff member with Calvary Chapel of Colorado Springs. While on staff, he conducted Friday evening outreach concerts along with the other pastoral duties assigned to him.

In 1991, Al and his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and two years later he was asked to join the staff of Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque as an assistant pastor and co-worship leader.

In the spring of 1997 the Lord called Al and his family back to Colorado Springs to pastor a church called Calvary Worship Center.

Since that time, Al and Norma have experienced God’s awesome faithfulness, and their fellowship has grown along with their faith. Al and Norma are the proud parents of three children, Renee, Nathan, and Reggie, as well as proud grandparents. To God be the glory for all he has done and will do!