About us.
With the love of the Lord in their hearts; inspired by the Holy Spirit; and knowing that Jesus would lead them on this most audacious task, Christian Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (CCMBC) of Hampstead was organized and began serving its community on August 10, 1919. Rev. S. T. Grant was the first under shepherd sent by God to lead this newly formed church. Under a bush tent and with benches as pews, God was praised! The church was rebuilt in 1921 after suffering significant fire damage. Needham Brown, a carpenter, lead the physical rebuilding efforts supported by the other men of the church. Monies were scarce and fund-raising included selling meals to ensure the rebuild. The eleven original members and two faithful supporters were Dave Batts, Harrison Batts, Lucy Ann Batts, Mary Batts, Caroline Brown, Effie Brown, Laura Brown, Lorenzo Brown, Needham Brown, Maggie Grady, Enoch Nixon, Francis Nixon and Hannah Powell. We were a socially progressive church allowing women to work and hold leadership positions before it became popular. Lizzie Bradley, Hattie Nixon, Rosa Sidbury, Georgeanna Brinson and Daisy Bowen were the backbones of our church. They ensured that the needs of community members were met. Also, they ensured that the young children were brought to church and taught the reverence and love of God. During what were difficult times socially and economically for the community and the country at large, Rev. Grants leadership was especially invaluable.
Rev. Charlie Murray was the second under shepherd sent by God and under his watch and tutelage, the church grew in its membership. Also, under his leadership our first ordained deacons were put into service. They were Deacon Dave Batts, Deacon George Bowens, Deacon Charlie Brinson Senior, Deacon Clarence Lorenza Brown and Deacon Enoch Nixon. Assisting in the spiritual leadership were Deaconess Mary Batts, Deaconess Daisy Bowens, Deaconess Georgianna Brinson and Deaconess Effie Brown.
The first choir was organized by Deaconess Daisy Bowens with leadership assistance from Deaconess’ Georgianna Brinson and Lizzie Bradley. The first usher board was organized by Deaconess Georgianna Brinson. The first Sunday School was organized by Deacon George Bowens.
He also served as the Superintendent for the collective body of churches in District Six.
Rev. Timothy Powell was our third under shepherd encouraging missionary work throughout the community. He began his tenure with us in 1955.
In 1956 Rev. Emerson Stevenson began his tenure as our fourth pastor serving for approximately thirty-nine (39) years. He has the distinction of being the longest serving pastor of CCMBC. The physical instability of the church building caused it to collapse in 1966. In addition to serving as a pastor, Rev. Stevenson worked as a carpenter. He diligently worked alongside the men of CCMBC helping to rebuild the physical church. The rebuild included moving the church closer to the road and placing it in its current physical location. Growing the church leadership, Deacon Eula B. Jones, Deacon Willie Brown, Senior, Deacon Billy Brown and Deacon Daniel Brinson were added to the diaconate ministry. Deacon Clarence L. Brown served as the first trustee along with Sister Evangelist McGee. The Trustee Board was established to ensure that the financial needs and legal obligations associated with the rebuild were met and in order. Subsequently, the Trustee Board was reorganized and consisted of Oscar Brown, Roland Dixon Senior, Porter Nixon, Willie McGee, Enoch Hansley Junior and Claudius Brown Junior. To ensure that physical and emotional nurturing was included in his ministry, Rev. Stevenson formed the Mothers Board. Board members were Mother Georgina Brinson, Mother Lizzie Bradley, Mother Dorothy Jones, Mother Rosa Sidbury, Moddy Brown and Mother Hattie Nixon. A Cornerstone dedication celebration which forever immortalized the original eleven members was held in December 1991. The names of the original members along with 11 pennies were placed in the newly rebuilt cornerstone ensuring its posterity, legacy, and historical significance.
Rev. Charlie Starks was called as the fifth spiritual leader of CCMBC and began his assigned mission with the church in 1995. Rev. Starks grew the educational programs within CCMBC. Our Sunday School increased from two classes to four. He met regularly with the Sunday School staffing to train ensuring that sound scripture-based lessons were taught. The leadership of the diaconate ministry was expanded to include Deacon Willie McGee and his wife, Sister Evangelist McGee, became a deaconess. Under his spiritual guidance Mother Ellen Brown, Mother Louise Hines, Mother Mary Nixon, Mother Mary Morrison and Mother Mildred Hansley were added to the Mothers Board. The trustee ministry was expanded to include the late Sylvia Hyman, and Roland Dixon Junior. In addition to his many accomplishments, the new Fellowship Hall was completed and dedicated in November 1999.
In 2012, Rev. Eric Puryear accepted the assignment from the Lord to work in the vineyards at CCMBC becoming its sixth pastor. Lead by the Spirit of God, Pastor Puryear along with the membership of CCMBC began immediately to make improvements, A new walk way was added and the old grass parking lot was covered. Soon the church purchased a van and paid off its existing mortgage. To commemorate this great accomplishment a mortgage burning ceremony was held on December 21, 2014. God continue to lead the church and to expand the ministry to include: a new choir, A new Outreach ministry, and the reestablishing of a 4th Sunday worship service.
Deacon Arthur Elliott was ordained and his wife, Pamela Elliot, was added to the Deaconess ministry. The trustee ministry also expanded to include the late Alexander Boone and Valerie Boone.
During Pastor Puryear’s tenure we have seen many changes Advancements in technology were introduced including video conferencing Bible study, All Call notification system, a prayer line; and a new audio-visual ministry.
Accepting the assignment to pastor includes accepting the challenges of pastoring. . Evidence of how he accepted and worked in the vineyard is revealed in the newly renovated sanctuary we sit in today. Hurricane Florence devasted the interior of our church in 2018 and today through faith, prayers, and a lot of road travel by Pastor Puryear, we have been restored. While temporarily physical residing in Raleigh, NC, Pastor Puryear remained committed to the duties associated with his assignment here at CCMBC. What God has additionally in store for us under Pastor Puryear’s spiritual leadership remains to be seen…eyes have not seen, and ears have not heard!
Believing that all our actions should be decent; in order; and kingdom building, we belong to the Middle District Baptist Association and the General State Baptist Convention. While wWanting to enhance our global community, we support Lott Carey and the Women’s Foreign Mission. Societal concerns; leadership changes; and membership growths have caused numerous worship and structural changes over the last 100 years. We began with service only on one Sunday per month. We have grown to where we have service four Sundays per month allowing us to do missionary work and/or participate in the Sunday School Union in the months when there is a fifth Sunday.
Throughout all of life’s challenges, as a religious body, we have remained an affective instrument for the work of our Lord in- spite of our small size. We have been able to accomplish much based on our strong faith; our love of God; and our love of community. Our 100th anniversary theme says it best: “We were founded on FAITH; Flourishing on His LOVE.” We know that we exist solely to further His ministry here on earth. For the next 100 years or until Jesus returns, we will continue to SERVE!
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