By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor Have you ever felt like a door just slammed shut in your face? Something you had planned for. Hoped for. Dreamed about. And then—bam—it all ends suddenly. Maybe it was a relationship that fell apart. A job that didn’t work out. A diagnosis that changed everything. A prayer that went unanswered. […]
Experience the Power of Holy Week
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor Imagine walking the streets of Jerusalem, watching the crowds cheer as Jesus enters the city, feeling the weight of his final meal with his disciples, and standing in awe at the empty tomb. Holy Week isn’t just a story from the past—it’s the foundation of our faith. It’s the week that […]
Shielded in the Storm
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor Late last year, a powerful “bomb cyclone” slammed into the Pacific Northwest, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, toppling trees, and causing widespread damage. But here in Gig Harbor, we were largely spared. Why? A friend of mine who works for the power company explained it to me. The storm’s unusual […]
News About Pastor Gunnar
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor As part of our mission to “launch disciple-makers,” we have been blessed to develop and send leaders into new ministries. Pastor Gunnar, who has faithfully served as our Assistant Pastor and leader of the Worship Arts Department for the past eight years, has accepted a call to become the Senior Pastor […]
Run Like a Sled Dog
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor If you’ve never heard of the Iditarod, it’s a legendary 1,000-mile Alaskan sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, and it officially starts this Monday. This is an endurance race like no other. Inspired by the historic serum run of 1925, when dog teams delivered life-saving medicine to Nome during a diphtheria outbreak, […]
Israel, Relationships, & Installation
By Senior Pastor Ellis White I have loved the beginning of our journey through the Bible in One Year with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Every day I am experiencing God speaking to me through His Word, encouraging, equipping and empowering me to live out my calling as a follower of Jesus. I’ve loved sharing in […]
Unlock God’s Blueprint for Better Relationships
By Senior Pastor Ellis White Have you ever wondered what makes relationships thrive, even when life gets tough? I’ve been thinking about how much our culture celebrates independence, but what if the key to stronger connections is found in something deeper—something countercultural? Starting tomorrow, January 5, I’d love for you to join us at Chapel […]
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Start 2025 with Purpose: A Journey through the Bible
By Senior Pastor Ellis White As we approach the end of the year, I love to reflect on the highlights of the past 12 months. I think about the experiences I’ve had, the relationships I’ve deepened, and the goals I’ve achieved. Then, I begin to look ahead to the new year, asking myself, What can […]
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Help Us Finish the Year Strong!
By Senior Pastor Ellis White Dear Chapel Hill Family, As we embrace this season of gratitude and anticipation, our hearts overflow with thankfulness for you, our Chapel Hill family. Your generosity throughout this past year has been extraordinary. Because of your faithful giving, we’ve made a tangible difference—locally and globally—by living out our vision to care, share, […]
GLOW: Growth & Gospel Impact
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor Almost a decade ago we began a Saturday Night worship service at Chapel Hill. It met in what is now called the Neel Chapel—the original worship space of our church. The same sermon was preached on Saturday as on Sunday mornings, allowing our congregation to remain unified across the three […]