By Ellis White, Senior Pastor A mom—not a churchgoer herself—recently texted another parent and said something that stopped me in my tracks when I heard it. “I don’t know what happens at that student ministry, but it has completely changed my daughter’s life.” Her daughter had been invited to Easter last year by a friend. […]
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The Man Who Changed Everything for Me
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor I was 22 years old when I met him at a conference in Oxford, England. He saw something in me I couldn’t see in myself. He invited me into his world, let me sit in the front row of his ministry, and spent the last 15 years shaping me—as a […]
Something New Starts This Sunday
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor There’s a moment in any season of waiting when you can feel the shift—when what you’ve been hoping for stops being around the corner and actually arrives. That moment is this Sunday. After more than a year of searching and praying for our worship ministry—and five months for our children’s […]
The Good Work of Marriage
By Katie Nelson, Director of Care Ministries Our wedding day was really sweet and incredibly fun. Though the skies were gray in Seattle, I was assured that the photographer would be able to capture the colors even more brilliantly. So don’t worry, Katie, I told myself. Worry might be a disposition of mine, but I […]
Thank You and Praise God
By Cara Taylor, Director of Outreach June is a time for celebrating! The sun returns, students reach milestones, and Chapel Hill looks back on a year of serving others. While the world presses on us to make these marks of our own performance and worth, the good news of Jesus makes them moments of gratitude […]
The Spiritual Discipline of Paying Attention
By Julie Hawkins, Pastor of Ministry This time of year has a way of scattering us. The school schedule feels like a sprint to the finish line. Summer plans begin filling the calendar. Sports, vacations, end-of-year events, and longer evenings slowly change the rhythm of life. Before we realize it, our attention becomes fragmented. And […]
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Refreshing Our Lobby & Coffee Areas
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor Over the years, one of the things we’ve come to recognize is how quickly people form an impression when they walk into a space. Long before a song is sung or a message is preached, something meaningful is already happening. In those first few minutes, people are quietly asking, “Do […]
Welcoming Two New Leaders
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor As you know, we’ve been prayerfully searching for the right leaders to help guide two vital areas of our church—Worship and Children’s Ministry. Thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your trust in the process. We’re excited to share that God has provided in a powerful way. Seth Wolfe, […]
Raising Kids Who Actually Live Their Faith
By Rachel White, Pastor of Next Steps Growing up, I had a front-row seat to what real, everyday faith looks like. My grandparents modeled a heart for mission and a deep love for God’s Word. My dad and I would sing worship songs together before bed. My mom made space for honest conversations about how […]
Helping Families Find and Follow Jesus
By Ellis White, Senior Pastor A lot of parents are asking the same question right now—even if they don’t say it out loud: Am I doing enough to help my kids actually know Jesus? Not just attend church. Not just learn the stories. But truly find and follow him. That quiet concern is real. And […]