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A joyful child returns home
Guest post by William Merriman, Wesleyan Fellow NOTE: William Merriman has joined the Christ Church staff as a Wesleyan Fellow. William grew up at Christ Church. He recently graduated from Sewanee and is now pursuing a master of arts in philosophy and apologetics at...
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Hurricane Dorian Relief
Emergency Field Hospital operated by Samaritan's Purse In response to the damages in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian’s deadly assault, Christ Church is supporting the work of Samaritan’s Purse. This ministry is providing a temporary hospital in the area. Click...
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Alfred Kalembo to give update on wells in Zambia
Guest post by Bob Whitsitt, Former Executive Director of Serving & Outreach This Sunday, Sept. 22, our 9:45 and Table worship services will be blessed as Senior Pastor Shane Stanford interviews our longtime friend Alfred Kalembo, National Superintendent and Bishop...
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This is my story. This is my song.
Guest post by Laura Greenwell, Director of Women’s Ministry & Hospitality Laura Greenwell & Jennifer Bratton Planning the annual Women’s Retreat does not happen easily, and we take it very seriously. This year it was a lot more difficult than usual. After many...
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Christ Church welcomes new staff members
There are some new faces on the Christ Church staff, and we are excited to welcome them and their families to the Christ Church family! Ambrose Chisholm, High School DirectorAmbrose attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where he was a collegiate wrestler. He...
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Summer of service
Guest post by Sarai Grace Stanford, Communications Fellow This summer has been a busy time for our Serving and Outreach Ministry with three teams serving internationally—in Mexico, Costa Rica and Uganda. Led by our Director of Global Missions Stephanie Powell, church...
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East High Football Camp changes lives
Guest post by Sarai Grace Stanford, Communications Fellow Last weekend, the East High School football team gathered at Christ Church for a full weekend of scrimmages, worship, small groups and even life skills training in financial literacy and anger management. Yet...
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An unexpected internship
Guest post by Abby Holland, Christ Church Summer Resident NOTE: When Christ Church summer intern Abby Holland agreed to work with our Serving & Outreach team, little did she know how God was already at work making her path toward Costa Rica clear. Being open to an...
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Lending a HELPing hand
Guest post by Sarai Grace Stanford, Communications Fellow On June 7, a storm tore through the Memphis area that left 200 homes with substantial flood damage. In less than four hours, $7 million worth of uninsured flash flood damage was done throughout homes in...
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Author speaks at Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Mike Palombi The 30-year owner of a construction company, Mike Palombi has been building foundations—both for houses and for young lives. Since his release from prison, Mike has used his trade skills and experience of overcoming the entanglements of addiction and...
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Former D1 coach hired for Christ Church Athletics
Christ Church is excited to announce that Scott Cherry has been named Director of Sports Ministry. Scott spent nine years as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at High Point University and 11 years as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at several Division 1 colleges...
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Welcome 2019 Christ Church Summer Residents!
Guest post by Abby Holland, Christ Church Summer Resident 2019 Residents Christ Church welcomes this summer's Residents with open arms! From film production to Student Ministry, they are already engaging with Christ Church staff and learning the ins and outs of...
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What’s happening south of the border?
Our YUGO missions team has been hard at work this week in Ensenada, Mexico, building two houses and helping with Vacation Bible School. Pray that the families who live in the homes will continue to grow in their faith and that they will help build and strengthen God’s...
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Hope in Action conference lives up to name
The words hope, connection and collaboration were repeated often on evaluation forms from the recent Hope in Action conference presented by No Whispers. More than 150 educators, social workers, nonprofit directors and faith-based leaders gathered at the University of...
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Christ Church expands Young Adults Ministry with new staff member and summer events
The Christ Church Young Adults Ministry is expanding its reach, and Andrew Grissom was recently named Pastor to Single Young Adults to help with these efforts. Several events are planned this summer, and Andrew invites all young adults to join him at these events...
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Internationally acclaimed worship leader to perform at Senior Adult Banquet
Tickets are available for the 7th annual Senior Adult Banquet on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. in Seabrook Hall featuring guest worship leader Don Moen. This year’s theme is God Will Make a Way. Ask Don Moen what he does, and the answer might surprise you: “... an...
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2019 Memphis Joy Prom: An Evening to Remember
Guest post by Ashley Parks & Pearl Holland, Christ Church Special Needs Ministry April 26 was definitely an Evening to Remember for the special needs community of the Mid-South. Memphis Joy Prom just wrapped up six years of full-scale prom celebration. From...
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Glimpse inside the 5th annual Founders Circle Awards
What a fun night celebrating the winners of the 2019 Founders Circle Awards! It was a special time with friends and family as we honored those who teach, lead and serve and recognized the outreach efforts of Christ Church Global. Christ Church Memphis Senior Pastor...
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Children use art to learn about God’s great creation
Guest post by Danny Shivers, Director of Older Elementary The 2019 spring semester of School of the Rock has come to a close with an amazing ending. This free arts camp allows children to use art, drama, technology, creative athletics and music to tell their story and...
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Go Team China!
Thanks to all who came out to the Cup of Nations Soccer Tournament on April 27 to spend time with Team China. With 16 countries participating, this event provides a unique opportunity to love on our neighbors from around the world who live right here at our doorstep....
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Celebrating those who teach, lead and serve: 2019 Founders Circle award winners
You’re invited to join us as at the fifth annual Founders Circle Awards Banquet honoring those who teach, lead and serve at Christ Church and recognizing the outreach efforts of Christ Church Global. The banquet is Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. in Seabrook Hall. There is...
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Whether good or bad, guest experience matters
Guest post by Laura Greenwell, First Impressions/Hospitality Director Think of recent guest experience you had either in restaurant or maybe retail store. What was your best experience… or maybe your worst? I can tell you my best. Last Thursday on my way home from...
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Grace and truth in a grace or truth world
Guest post by Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff Scott Lees The response from bishops, pastors and lay people in the United Methodist Church regarding the recent decisions made by the delegates at the Special General Conference has been understandably emotional....
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2019 Founders Circle award winners to be honored at banquet
Five years ago, Christ Church Memphis Senior Pastor Dr. Shane Stanford created the Founders Circle Banquet to celebrate the values and work of Christ Church Global (CCGlobal), the church’s media outreach ministry, within our church body as well as in the community....
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