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On Mission to Be Alert and to Respond to Our Call

by Susan Thomas | Jul 18, 2019

The Battle … it has been a part of life here on earth since the beginning. We do not know all that preceded it, but it surely has been and continues to be the great narrative in all of our lives and in cultures around the world. Almost every great piece of literature has the battle as its theme.

On Mission to Comfort and Encourage Others

by Susan Thomas | Jul 8, 2019

This week I would like for you to meet Jennifer Thomason and her family, Ben, Addie, and EJ as Jennifer shares how God used a difficult transition to encourage others.

On Mission to Live Out the Gospel In Our Life Groups

by Susan Thomas | Jul 3, 2019

This week, Michelle Kirtley is sharing about the life group that she, her husband Aaron and their four children have been attending. I’ve enjoyed watching this life group from a distance as I have observed their interaction in a variety of settings.

On Mission To Do Summer Well

by Susan Thomas | Jun 20, 2019

This week, I would like to share a few thoughts from a newsletter I receive periodically. This letter is from Margie Haack who lives with her husband Denis in Minnesota. Together Margie and Denis have created a ministry, Ransom Fellowship, that includes lecturing, writing, teaching, feeding, and encouraging those who want to know more about what it means to be a Christian in the everyday life of the 21st century.

On Mission to Share the Gospel

by Susan Thomas | Jun 12, 2019

This week I would like to introduce you to Edna and Gerald Kline who have been at CHBC for a number of years. It was a delight and so refreshing to speak with Edna today. I hope that as I recount this particular story, you will have a sense of the relationship that Edna and Gerald have with God as they read His Word, pray, listen to and obey Him as a normal part of their Christian walk. Here’s what’s been happening this spring in a particular man’s life because of God’s work through them.

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Disciplines of a Godly Man

by Ryan McKee | Jul 3, 2019

The first time I met Kent Hughes was several years ago in a loud burger pub in Indianapolis during the Gospel Coalition conference. Although at times it was hard to hear Kent over the rumbling of hundreds of other pastors crowded in for a quick dinner before the evening plenary session –– not an ideal setting to get to know someone –– thankfully, his voice was not too unfamiliar.

The Sufficiency of Scripture

by Jay Thomas | Jun 14, 2019

People talk about the Bible’s truthfulness and claim over our lives, but sometimes they forget to claim and prove that the Bible is also sufficient to teach and define all of life, even things like complex social, scientific, and psychological realities known to us in our modern age.

My Week As a Monk

by Mark Hampton | Jun 13, 2019

Yes, you did read that title correctly, I actually did spend a week as a monk. This last week, I traveled down to Belmont Abbey and stayed with the monks at the monastery on the campus of the college. Here’s a couple things I learned through the experience.

9 Ways We Can Make Better Conversation at Bible Church Before or After the Service

by Colin Rowley | Jun 13, 2019

Small talk. Some people are good at it. Others are just straight up awkward. Which camp do you think you fall in?

The Godly Duties of Those In Authority & Submission

by Malcolm Pettigrew | Jun 5, 2019

Many of us have intense relationships with the idea of, or even simply the word, “authority.” Most intense are probably those of us who simply hate authority. Others might describe their feelings towards authority as more of a love-hate relationship. My guess would be that very few simply love authority. To be more specific, what most people have a problem with (if they have a problem) is submitting to authority, specifically when they don’t understand or agree with why they must submit.

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Be “Swirly” to the Nations Around You

Jul 18, 2019

Walking up the stairs to the children’s classroom, JR, Xander, and I talk about the kiddos they’d meet, how those boys and girls may or may not know English yet, but how they could still enjoy playing together. We also discuss what the apartment might look like. Would it be like our home, would it be messy? How would it be decorated? I want my boys to understand that even though their surroundings may not be what we are accustomed to or expect, we can still enjoy our time with those who may be behind that door. We can practice being “swirly.”

A Recipe for “Food for Thought”

Jul 3, 2019

I asked Mark Hampton if he were going to include any recipes in his “Food for Thought” series in our Bespoken podcast. When he said no, he wasn’t planning to, I thought I REALLY MUST. So, as a light-hearted contribution to the topic, I submit the following recipe for a classic salad.

No Longer Foreigners, But Fellow Citizens

Jun 26, 2019

I would like to invite you into the world of one of my friends and share her story with you. Please, would you get yourself a warm cup of tea, a fuzzy blanket, and sit down in the most comfy of chairs, because this story is not going to be an easy one. This story starts with a mama and her two little daughters, living in Michoacan, Mexico.

The Value of Hearty Discussion

Jun 27, 2019

The best Boards all come together with a united purpose to move the action steps along. Our goal of promoting the mission of the church through the work of service is best accomplished when we all discuss with vigor and then fully support the resulting decision.

Report on the 2019 Annual Meeting

Jun 7, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, 145 members of CHBC gathered to celebrate what God has done in our church over the past year, and to lay the groundwork for our upcoming season.

How Our Church Organizes the Budget for the Next Fiscal Year

May 24, 2019

Some of you know that I love my work with the finances of our church. I love numbers and spreadsheets generally, and I love seeing how our ministries thrive when resources are available. The tool that we use to guide our spending is our operating budget.

What Is the Purpose of the Annual Business Meeting?

May 16, 2019

Each year, CHBC holds an Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is required by our Bylaws, and is a great opportunity for members to participate in some vital decisions for our church. As well, non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn more about some of the behind-the-scenes things that underlie our life together.

Making the Grade (ECFA Certification)

May 10, 2019

CHBC has just gotten the equivalent of an A+ in our financial integrity score – we have earned ECFA certification.

Looking Back on 2018-19

by Colin Rowley | Jun 3, 2019

A lot has happened this past year at CHBC. God’s been at work!!! Check out the compilation that was shown last night during our Annual Meeting. What was the most memorable moment for you this past year???

2019 BIG Serve

by Colin Rowley | Apr 7, 2019

This past Saturday (April 6), 200+ from our church family gathered to worship before scattering around the Triangle to serve 12 local partners that are really making a difference in people’s lives. Here’s a glimpse of all we accomplished in Jesus’ name.

Pursued to the Far Side of the Sea

by Colin Rowley | Mar 25, 2019

CHBC member, Angela Bortone, shares how God overwhelmed her with guilt from sinful habits in her life through a relationship with an international Christian family and how it prepared her to walk through physical trials with multiple sclerosis.

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Roll Credits

Dec 20, 2018

For this, the final post from this blog, the “we” is going to change to “I” – this last post is not written by the “building committee,” but from my own viewpoint, myself – Emily Williams. I’m doing this in order to express some personal observations and thoughts, and recognize some people from the project who have meant something to me, personally, as we have worked together. I hope you will stay in your seat all the way to the end of the credits for this movie!

Ribbon Cutting Speech by Dwight Thomas

Dec 16, 2018

A copy of Dwight Thomas’ ribbon cutting speech given on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Building Dedication Ceremony.

Counting Down

Dec 7, 2018

It is just amazing to see all that has been happening this past week. The chapel ceiling and flooring and trim, the ceiling tiles in the chapel lobby and connector, flooring downstairs, classroom carpeting, a second (final) coat of paint in many areas … the place is being transformed. Many little things are being done, too, such as putting the faceplates on the light switches and outlets.

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