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Partnerships
We connect with churches and ministries around the world through long-term and intentional relationships. The best relationships are two-way exchanges of people, resources, and ideas. When the relationship includes a shared goal - such as furthering each others' growth in the kingdom of God - we call it a partnership. One of our goals in partnerships is to have the partner present with us in Chapel Hill as much as we are with them in their setting. In this way we hope to grow together in our understanding of God's kingdom and to live out a love that crosses oceans and cultures.
Antioch Baptist Church
To overcome historical racial divides and experience the power of God's love to draw all of his people together, we have developed a relationship with Antioch Baptist Church, a predominantly African-American church in inner city Durham. Working with Antioch also enables us to better serve and learn from the people in their neighborhood. Annual events with Antioch and their nonprofit, Antioch Builds Community, include the following:
Antioch
summer camp
Each summer, Antioch Builds Community offers an educational summer day
camp for children in inner city Durham. Many of the children are in a
family affected by incarceration. The camp relies heavily on volunteer
help.
Walk-a-thon
Each October, Antioch Builds Community raises funds through a walk-a-thon.
This is a good opportunity for a small group or a family to serve together.
Christmas
day dinner for the community
On Christmas morning, Antioch serves a meal to those in need in their
neighborhood.
Learn, Give, Participate:
- Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America, by M.O. Emerson and C. Smith
- United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race, by C.P. DeYoung, M.O. Emerson, G. Yancey, and K.C. Kim
- For more information about Antioch, contact Scott Vermillion (minister for college and young adults) or Jim Thomas.
- To contribute to Antioch Builds Community, mail a check for Antioch Builds Community to Antioch Baptist Church.
- Attend a Sunday service at Antioch Baptist Church; 10:30 pm at 1415 Holloway Street, Durham.
Mavuno
Downtown Church, Kenya
Our relationship with Mavuno Downtown Church was born of years of partnership with Nairobi Chapel, a church with a passion for planting other churches. Because we cared about what Nairobi Chapel cared about, we agreed with them to shift our partnership activities to one of their daughter churches. Our relationship with Mavuno Downtown began before they were formed in June 2006. Their pastor, Kyama Mugambi and his wife, Wambui, were sent by Nairobi Chapel to live in Chapel Hill for the 2004-2005 academic year. Kyama served as a visiting pastor at the Bible Church.
Learn, Give, Participate:
- Visit Mavuno Downtown Church online.
- For more information, contact Jim Thomas, the principal Bible Church liaison with Mavuno Downtown Church.
- Regular giving to the church partially supports our relationship with Mavuno Downtown.
- The mission special projects fund is for unforeseen one-time needs or opportunities among our partners. To give to this fund, write a check to the Bible Church with "mission special projects" in the memo line.
- Watch for announcements of visits from Mavuno Downtown leaders to Chapel Hill. One convenient way to do this is to sign up for the mission listserve.
- Every 1-2 years we form a team to visit our partners in Kenya, usually for two weeks in the summer. If you would like to participate in one of these trips, contact Jim Thomas.
Beacon
of Hope AIDS ministry, Kenya
How can Americans respond to Africa's AIDS epidemic in a way that is meaningful and not paternalistic? One answer is by partnering with the Beacon of Hope, a program founded and run by Kenyans for women in one of Nairobi's slums. At Beacon of Hope, women are given marketable skills in weaving and other crafts. Their young children are cared for in a pre-school, and some older children receive school sponsorships. Beacon also cares for people housebound with AIDS and hosts support groups for grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren because the middle generation has died of AIDS.
The Bible
Church has been in partnership with Beacon of Hope since its very inception
in 2002. We sell their rugs and enroll child sponsors at the church 3-4
times a year. Teams visit Beacon of Hope every 1-2 years, and Jane Wathome,
the founder and director of Beacon of Hope has visited the Bible Church
several times.
Learn, Give, Participate:
- Visit Beacon of Hope online.
- For more information on Beacon of Hope, contact Jana Piepenbring, the principal Bible Church liaison.
- Visit Africa Rising online where you can make tax-deductible donations.
- For more information about Africa Rising, contact Jim Thomas, the president of the nonprofit.
- Regular giving to the church partially supports our relationship with Beacon of Hope.
- The mission special projects fund is for unforeseen one-time needs or opportunities among our partners. To give to this fund, write a check to the Bible Church with "mission special projects" in the memo line.
- You can make a donation directly to Beacon of Hope by writing a check to the Chapel Hill Bible Church with "Beacon of Hope" in the memo line.
- Sales of rugs and other woven products from Beacon of Hope are held about three times a year at the Bible Church. A convenient way to be notified of a sale is to sign up for the mission listserve.
- Support the education of a child of one of the women being trained at Beacon of Hope by contacting Vickie Carpenter.
- Every 1-2 years we form a team to visit our partners in Kenya, usually for two weeks during the summer. If you would like to participate in one of these trips, contact Jim Thomas.
Powerhouse
Church, South Africa
For several years, one of our missionaries, Bill Rapier, was nurturing the leadership skills of Vincent Nyathi, the pastor of Powerhouse Church in Mamelodi, SouthAfrica (a township near Pretoria). In 2005, Bill helped us establish a direct connection with Vincent that has since grown into a rich partnership. Vincent's ministry in a community with 50% unemployment and rampant AIDS is a powerful example of a Jesus-like love. Vincent has helped us grow in our understanding of the AIDS epidemic and how to respond lovingly. Part of our response has been to aide him the vocational training he provides in his community.
Learn, Give, Participate:
- Visit HIVstories.org for first-person stories and photos of people attending Powerhouse and infected or affected by HIV.
- Regular giving to the church partially supports our relationship with Powerhouse Church.
- The mission special projects fund is for unforeseen one-time needs or opportunities among our partners. To give to this fund, write a check to the Bible Church with "mission special projects" in the memo line.
- To learn how to give directly to Powerhouse Church, contact Al Daugird.
- Watch for announcements of visits from Powerhouse Church leaders to Chapel Hill. One convenient way to do this is to sign up for the mission listserve.
- Every few years we form a team to visit Powerhouse Church, usually for two weeks during the summer. If you would like to participate in one of these trips, contact Al Daugird.
Central Baptist Church, Brazil
Our relationship with Central Baptist Church (In Portuguese: Igreja Batista Central de Fortaleza), grew out of the Brazilian roots of Sandro Pinheiro, one of the Bible Church elders. Sandro attended Central Baptist Church before moving to the US for graduate education and, eventually, a job at Duke University Medical School. His close connections with the leadership of Central have paved the way for the formation of relationships. Our partnership with Central is the first that is outside of Africa, giving us a Latin perspective on church and God's kingdom.
Learn, Give, Participate:
- Visit Central Baptist Church online.
- For more information on Central Baptist Church, contact Sandro Pinheiro, the principal Bible Church liaison.
- Regular giving to the church partially supports our relationship with Central Baptist Church.
- The mission special projects fund is for unforeseen one-time needs or opportunities among our partners. To give to this fund, write a check to the Bible Church with "mission special projects" in the memo line.
- To learn how to give directly to Central Baptist Church, contact Sandro Pinheiro.
- Watch for announcements of visits from Central Baptist Church leaders to Chapel Hill. One convenient way to do this is to sign up for the mission listserve.
- Every few years we form a team to visit Powerhouse Church, usually for two weeks during the summer. If you would like to participate in one of these trips, contact Sandro Pinheiro.
Emmaus
Way
Pursuing this requires us to deepen our friendships with one another, to help each other where there is need, and to encourage one another to look outside ourselves. We are a community committed to the city of Durham. We desire to build relationships within this city, and in doing so, hope that we will be instruments of healing wherever we find discord, damage or neglect. We are deeply aware that we are ourselves damaged, and so continue to pursue the healing grace of Jesus Christ. Moreoever, we know that we do not have answers: it is our sincere desire to listen to and learn from others, whose experiences are unique, invaluable, and precious to God.
Chatham Church
In September 2005 a gathering was held to answer the question: Do you want to worship and serve in your own community? The outcome was that several people began meeting monthly in a home. Randy Russell, a Pastor at the Bible Church became the interim Pastor of the fledgling church plant. The group moved to Perry Harrison School in January of 2006, meeting on alternate Sunday evenings. By the summer the name Chatham Community Church was adopted. By summer the church met weekly, discussing What is a church and why do we desire to become one? By the Fall our people were knowing each other and bonding together. Our common goals have been taking meaningful worship, relevant teaching, faithful prayer for others, the investment in children, and service to people in the county sincerely and with real joy. In February 2007 we started to meet on Sunday mornings and welcomed likeminded believers and seekers to join us. Those who come are enjoying our companionship and are excited about serving the Lord, the church and the people around us. It is a thrill to plant something new for God in Chatham!
Missionaries
Missionaries are people who attended the Bible Church for a number of years and were seen to have skills and opportunities to demonstrate God's love in another culture or setting. Some of these people work cross-culturally through a job in the marketplace while others receive financial support from the Bible Church. The people listed below have received funding for more than five years and are considered our long-term partners.
Randy
and Janet Adams
Location: Taiwan
Work: Church planting and leadership training; volunteering as a family
physician (Randy)
Year began: 1986
Organization: Overseas Missionary Fellowship
Visit the Adams' family website.
Dick
and Nancy Bagge
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (in the US 2007-2009)
Work: Counseling Wycliffe Bible Translators staff
Year began: 1990
Organization: Wycliffe Bible Translators
Wright
and Dorie Doyle
Location: Charlotte, Virginia
Work: Leadership development among Chinese Christians; translation of
publications to Chinese.
Year began: 1975
Organization: China Institute
Creig
and Sherry Marlowe
Location: Belgium [get name of city]
Work: Seminary professor
Year began: 1989
Organization: [get name of seminary]
Gary
and Vivian Michaels
Location: Duitama, Colombia
Work: Pastor of a local church
Year began: 1979
Organization: [do they work through an organization?]
Beth
and Dale Potter
Location: Central Asia
Work: Bible translation
Year began: 1992
Organization: People International
Bill
and Pam Rapier
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
Work: Fostering the leadership skills of pastors in southern Africa
Year began: 1981
Organization: African Leadership Development
Warren
and Miriam Rich
Location: Kijabe, Kenya
Work: Dental care for missionary families
Year began: 1986
Organization: Africa Inland Mission
David
and Julie Stickel
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Work: Teaching English to Chinese immigrants
Year began: 1992
Organization: Chapel Hill Bible Church
Before the church considers making someone a long-term partner, some can receive support for 1-5 years to explore work in a cross-cultural setting. Presently, these people include:
Debbie
Moore
Location: Houston, Texas
Work: Physician recruitment
Year began: 2005
Organization: Mercy Ships
Valerie
Rogers
Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Work: Caring for street children
Year began: 2005
Organization: Amani Children's Home
David
and Judy Streich
Location: Makassar, Indonesia
Work: Church planting
Year began: 2006
Organization: Overseas Missionary Fellowship
Learn, Give, Participate:
- To receive the newsletter of any of the missionaries, contact Megan Long
- "World Serious" discussions at the home of Jan Hoyle from 12-2pm, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, are a time to hear in depth from someone engaged in cross-cultural work and to pray for them.
- Regular giving to the church partially supports our missionaries.
- To learn how to give directly to one of the missionaries, contact Megan Long
- The mission special projects fund is for unforeseen one-time needs or opportunities among our partners. To give to this fund, write a check to the Bible Church with "mission special projects" in the memo line.
- We pray for our missionaries each Monday night, 6:00-7:30, at the church, over a potluck dinner (Contact person: Hank Lesesne).
- On-site internships lasting for several months are possible with some of our missionaries. To explore this possibility, contact Megan Long.
- Watch for announcements of visits from our missionaries leaders to Chapel Hill. One convenient way to do this is to sign up for the mission listserve.
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