WHO WE ARE

Our mission shows why we exist.
Our vision shows where we are going.
Our discipleship process shows how we are growing.
Our DNA shows what makes our church community distinct.

All these things are important. Let’s unpack them.

MISSION: Chapel Hill Church exists to EXALT Jesus, ELEVATE others, and LAUNCH disciple-makers.

We believe we must participate fully in God’s mission to be known, to draw humanity to himself, and to restore all of creation under his care and rule. As we participate, we EXALT Jesus Christ, ELEVATE others to become all God intends for them, and LAUNCH disciple-makers in obedience to Jesus’ command and to expand God’s realm on earth. In doing so, we seek to transform our own lives, our communities, and our city.

VISION: We are committed to CARE for our community with mercy and compassion; to SHARE the gospel so that others would discover new life in Jesus; and to PREPARE and mobilize the next generation to live a victorious life on mission for Jesus. Learn more.

DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS: As followers of Jesus, we invite one another to: WORSHIP him, SERVE in his name, CONNECT to build up one another and grow together as followers of Jesus, and REACH others with the good news of God’s intervention in history, triumph over evil, and the mandate for us to live like and for Jesus, and to inspire others to do the same.

DNA: We call Chapel Hill’s distinctives our DNA. There are nine distinctive DNA elements that fall into three headings. If any of these values were missing, we wouldn’t be Chapel Hill. Learn more.

OUR LOGO: Learn more about the meaning of our logo and how it helps tell our story.

STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE

Chapel Hill is a member of a Christian denomination called the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Learn more what distinguishes the EPC from other Presbyterian denominations here, and why we are proud to be a part of the EPC here.

There are three offices in the EPC church: Ministers of the Word and Sacrament (also called Teaching Elders or Pastors), Ruling Elders, and Deacons. Meet the Elders who serve on our Session. You can also learn about the Deacons’ ministry areas of responsibility and serve alongside them.

BELIEFS

We are passionate followers of Jesus, wholeheartedly embracing his death and resurrection, and the incredible salvation he offers. We acknowledge our own imperfections and believe that sin can create a barrier between us and God. We firmly believe our salvation is a gift of God’s grace, readily available to all who seek him through Jesus.

Scripture is our foundation, and we believe the Bible is absolutely true, infallible, and inspired by the Holy Spirit. We’re committed to what we call the “Essentials of the Faith,” which the EPC requires all congregations to affirm.

Leaders in our church (Pastors and Elders) affirm a specific document of beliefs called the Westminster Confession of Faith, a rich, historical document that still holds relevance today. Members or attenders don’t need to agree with everything in the Westminster Confession of Faith, but it helps our leaders stay united in what we believe.

SACRAMENTS: As Presbyterian Christians, we observe two sacraments: baptism and the Lord’s Supper (also called communion).

HEALING: Chapel Hill also has specific core beliefs on healing, based on our understanding of the Bible. Learn more here.

POSITION PAPERS: If you’re wondering where the EPC, and thus Chapel Hill, stand on a number of pressing issues of our day (including human sexuality, abortion, and more), you can read the denomination’s Position Papers here.