WORSHIP. CONNECT. SERVE. REACH.

About Us

How We Grow

This is how we follow Jesus—together.

At Chapel Hill, faith isn’t a program. It’s a life shaped over time.
You can start anywhere. Take one step. Then another.

Growth Track

How do we stay on mission? Through our Growth Track.

Four simple ways to grow:

Worship.
Center your life on God.
Through Scripture, prayer, and gathered worship, we learn to trust him with our whole lives.

Connect.
Don’t do life alone.
Real growth happens in relationships—walking with others, asking questions, being known.

Serve.
Following Jesus means participating.
Use your gifts. Step in. Make a difference—in the church and beyond.

Reach.
Faith moves outward.
We share the hope of Jesus in everyday life—right where we are.

What We Believe

We follow Jesus Christ and trust the truth of Scripture.

  • Jesus is Lord and Savior
  • The Bible is trustworthy and life-giving
  • The Holy Spirit is active, guiding and transforming us

Our theology aligns with the Essentials of the EPC, the Westminster Confession, and the practice of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

We also hold a biblical view of healing, restoration, and hope.

Our Church

Chapel Hill is part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)—a network of churches committed to biblical teaching, grace, and mission.

Our leadership includes:

  • Pastors (Teaching Elders) who preach and shepherd.
  • Ruling Elders who guide spiritual oversight and vision.
  • Deacons who lead in service, hospitality, and practical care.

Meet our Elders
Meet our Deacons

Why It Matters

Your life has purpose.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This is a place to grow in faith, build real relationships, and take your next step—at your own pace.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Caleb Bagdanov

    Caleb Bagdanov

    Director of Student Ministries
  • Cara Taylor

    Cara Taylor

    Director of Outreach
  • Dan Griswold

    Dan Griswold

    Senior Director of Facilities & Operations
  • Ellis White

    Ellis White

    Senior Pastor
  • Jenna Arnold

    Jenna Arnold

    Director of Digital Outreach
  • Jesse Yi-Gray

    Jesse Yi-Gray

    Director of Music
  • JJ Bland

    JJ Bland

    Director of Preschool
  • Judson Taylor

    Judson Taylor

    Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Julie Hawkins

    Julie Hawkins

    Associate Pastor of Ministry
  • Katie Nelson

    Katie Nelson

    Director of Care Ministries
  • Kim Hagey

    Kim Hagey

    Director of Early Childhood
  • Rachel White

    Rachel White

    Assistant Pastor of Next Steps
  • Scott Hagadorn

    Scott Hagadorn

    Director of Information Technology
  • Sharalynda Campbell

    Sharalynda Campbell

    Director of Finance
  • Steve Maxwell

    Steve Maxwell

    Chief Operating Officer