Weddings
You’re engaged. Time to celebrate!
Your Big Day
We are thrilled that you are getting married and that you’d think of us for your big day.
Christ Chapel Wedding Venues:
Fort Worth Campus
Sanctuary – Seats approx. 1,500 people.
(Typically booked for ceremonies with 200 to 300 guests.)
Chapel – Seats 450 guests
(Typically booked for ceremonies with 100 to 250 guests.)
West Campus
Worship Center – Seats approx. 400 people. Typically booked for ceremonies with 200 to 300 guests.
All venues cost $700 to rent.

Guidelines for marriage
Our pastors consider it a great honor to officiate weddings and believe that it’s not only a privilege, but also a responsibility to help couples build solid marriages. Over the years, they have discovered five basic elements that greatly strengthen the foundations of any marriage relationship. They’ve also learned that it’s wisest, when any of these elements is missing, to excuse themselves from officiating.
- Adequate preparation: Marriage is a complex relationship meriting careful preparation. A couple needs to understand what marriage is and what changes and sacrifices it will require. Decisions need to be made as to core values, goals and key issues such as childbearing/rearing and financial policies. At CCBC, marriage preparation is mandatory and is begun at least three months prior to the date of the wedding. This will allow a couple to demonstrate maturity and readiness in the above areas. A couple may reserve the building and schedule a pastor to perform the ceremony with the understanding that the arrangements are contingent upon the completion of these mentoring sessions.
- Parental/family approval: Marriage unites not just individuals, but also families. Much grief can be avoided if careful steps are taken to gain the extended family’s approval of a marriage. Exceptions can be made upon evaluating the motives of dissenting parents/family members and their reasons for resisting the marriage (cf. Exo. 20:12; Prov. 6:20; 23:22, 30:17).
- Spiritual harmony: Marriage is based on shared spiritual and moral values. Thus, if one person is a believer in Jesus Christ and draws their spiritual center from His Word, it is vital that his or her mate also be a believer in Jesus Christ with a similar spiritual orientation (2 Cor. 6:14-18).
- Moral Purity: Because Christian marriage is based on biblical morality, ongoing cohabitation or sexual involvement before marriage constitutes a violation of God’s standards of moral purity. It is vital that a Christian couple keep themselves sexually pure as a firm foundation for a lasting relationship in marriage (Acts 15:29; Eph. 5:3; 1 Thess. 4:3; Heb. 13:4).
- Permissible grounds: Scripture is very clear about God’s plan for the permanence of marriage (Matt. 19; Mark 10) and His heartbreak when divorce occurs. God hates divorce for what it does to people and for what it does to the honor of God. Nevertheless, we are painfully aware that divorce can and does occur in the lives of some believers under various circumstances. The topic of divorce and remarriage has been a personal, difficult and much-debated issue throughout the history of the church, but we believe that we are all called to live according to our understanding of the will of God as expressed in Scripture. The church, as a spiritual family with commitment to honoring Christ and showing earnest love for each other, should be ready to minister forgiveness, healing, reproof, correction and restoration whenever appropriate. Those commitments are the basis for the attached guidelines which are given to reflect our understanding regarding questions of divorce and re-marriage.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any circumstances that might prohibit your ability to sign the above guidelines, we’d love to talk with you. Contact the Events Director at 817-546-0181 and they will connect you with a pastor on staff.
Before you
book
Well, first there are a few important things to know:
- Christ Chapel wedding venues are available to church members and regular attenders.
- Weddings cannot be booked more than 12 months ahead of time.
- After paying the rental, couples must meet with a Christ Chapel wedding director for orientation. Important: Only at the end of this meeting are you officially booked.
- An approved premarital program is required for any couple getting married at Christ Chapel. (We’ll explain more about this at the orientation.)
- We leave it to couples to arrange an officiant for their service — whether that’s a Christ Chapel or someone else that you know.
Now that we have those things settled, here’s how to book:
- Complete and submit the Wedding Date Request Form.
- Once approved, pay the $700 fee.
- Attend the Wedding Orientation within a few weeks of paying the fee.
(Only after the orientation will you be fully booked.)
MARRIAGE PREP
Christ Chapel requires that all couples booking a CCBC wedding complete either AVENEW, Marriage Mentoring or a CCBC-approved premarital counseling program. Within 30 days of booking your wedding, you will need to contact the Events Director to discuss options for satisfying this requirement. Completing either of these options qualifies you for the “Twogether in Texas” certificate that offers a discount when you apply for your Texas marriage license.
AVENEW
AVENEW is designed to get you and your significant other on the same path in your relationship. We’ve identified 12 major areas of life that collide when two imperfect people become one, and we believe that when you identify and discuss these in the context of biblical community, you’ll be ready to face the highs and lows together! Spend 12 sessions investing in your relationship and find an AVENEW that’s right for you at the button below. The cost of the program is $50 per couple.
Marriage Mentoring
The program pairs you with a mentor couple that’s been married for at least 15 years and has a healthy, godly marriage. (Note: We didn’t say perfect. No perfect couples here.) You’ll meet together for six sessions that last 2-3 hours each. The cost of the program is $90. Please submit Marriage Mentoring requests no sooner than three to five months prior to wedding date.

GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE AT CHRIST CHAPEL BIBLE CHURCH
Although we believe that marriage is a sacred union, we know that life isn’t perfect. If you have been divorced, Christ Chapel would still love to consider hosting and/or officiating your wedding. However, we have some specific guidelines and official policies regarding remarriage and divorce. To read them, download the PDFs below.
CCBC Wedding Officiants
Josh Bailey
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Josh Bailey
Minister of Music
I first put my trust and belief in Jesus when I was very young. Since then, God has both provided many environments in which my faith was strengthened and nurtured. In my teenage years God impressed upon my heart a desire and need to serve him 100 percent in whatever arena He chose for me. My life is not my own but it is to be spent in worship of my Creator. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1 ESV).
I first heard of Christ Chapel through my parents who became members in 2008. I attended a Cantata performance that year and was so amazed by the joy and celebration. Never did I imagine God would call me to serve with so many excellent and committed musicians. I am married to Emily and we have three awesome kids. We enjoy being outside, plus I love to fix old bicycles, kayak and sail.
I first put my trust and belief in Jesus when I was very young. Since then, God has both provided many environments in which my faith was strengthened and nurtured. In my teenage years God impressed upon my heart a desire and need to serve him 100 percent in whatever arena He chose for me. My life is not my own but it is to be spent in worship of my Creator. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1 ESV).
I first heard of Christ Chapel through my parents who became members in 2008. I attended a Cantata performance that year and was so amazed by the joy and celebration. Never did I imagine God would call me to serve with so many excellent and committed musicians. I am married to Emily and we have three awesome kids. We enjoy being outside, plus I love to fix old bicycles, kayak and sail.

Micah Barnum
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Micah Barnum
South Campus Pastor
I had the great privilege of growing up in a Christian home. At the age of five, I had a simple understanding of the gospel and asked Jesus to rescue me from my sins. Now, decades later, I continue to come back to the beautiful truth that Jesus has made me a new creation and that my hope is safely placed in Him.
I grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and was a part of a church that taught me what it meant to pursue Christ. When I was 15 years old, I felt God calling me to ministry and set my sights in that direction. I shortly thereafter found myself a student at Oklahoma Baptist University, pursuing a degree that would set me up for ministry. That step completed, I headed to Fort Worth, Texas and immediately began working on my seminary degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It was there that God connected me to Christ Chapel and in September of 2001, I officially joined the team. I have counted it a great privilege to serve here ever since. In 2018 I completed a Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
My wife Holly and I have four kids which provide abundant occasions to laugh as well as to drop everything and pray. When I get a few minutes to myself, you’ll likely find me going for a run or reading a book on history, but my life’s passion is to be a part of growing the Church and seeing believers take glorious steps toward Him.
I had the great privilege of growing up in a Christian home. At the age of five, I had a simple understanding of the gospel and asked Jesus to rescue me from my sins. Now, decades later, I continue to come back to the beautiful truth that Jesus has made me a new creation and that my hope is safely placed in Him.
I grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and was a part of a church that taught me what it meant to pursue Christ. When I was 15 years old, I felt God calling me to ministry and set my sights in that direction. I shortly thereafter found myself a student at Oklahoma Baptist University, pursuing a degree that would set me up for ministry. That step completed, I headed to Fort Worth, Texas and immediately began working on my seminary degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It was there that God connected me to Christ Chapel and in September of 2001, I officially joined the team. I have counted it a great privilege to serve here ever since. In 2018 I completed a Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
My wife Holly and I have four kids which provide abundant occasions to laugh as well as to drop everything and pray. When I get a few minutes to myself, you’ll likely find me going for a run or reading a book on history, but my life’s passion is to be a part of growing the Church and seeing believers take glorious steps toward Him.

Andy Bowen
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Andy Bowen
Associate Pastor
I came to know Jesus in my undergrad in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In college I was surrounded by different who had a relationship with Him and through different conversations that I had with family members and friends of family, I came to a point where I realized that I needed Him. I had prayed a prayer when I was 13, but it really didn’t settle in or mean that I had a personal relationship with the Lord. College was when I really had a huge hunger and when the Holy Spirit started working in my life and gave me a desire for His Word. From there, getting engaged in church really helped me solidify what it meant to know Christ and to have a personal relationship with Him.
While at DTS a professor from one of my preaching classes approached me and told me about Christ Chapel, said that it was an amazing church and that there was a great opportunity. My wife, Natalie, and I had been praying about next steps and dreaming a little bit. This is exactly what we were hoping to have after seminary as a way to get our feet wet in ministry, acclimate and get used to a staff, see how things work and have other folks speaking into our lives. After getting to Christ Chapel and meeting the people – it’s one of the healthiest churches that I’ve experienced. There is an attitude of excellence in everything that is done around here and it’s all for Jesus and for God’s glory. I’m just excited to be a part of that.
As a family, we love anything outside – whether it’s on water, near water, camping or hiking. My wife and I have been married for 11 years and we have two kids, a 6-year-old named Elijah and a 2-year-old named Elliahna.
I came to know Jesus in my undergrad in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In college I was surrounded by different who had a relationship with Him and through different conversations that I had with family members and friends of family, I came to a point where I realized that I needed Him. I had prayed a prayer when I was 13, but it really didn’t settle in or mean that I had a personal relationship with the Lord. College was when I really had a huge hunger and when the Holy Spirit started working in my life and gave me a desire for His Word. From there, getting engaged in church really helped me solidify what it meant to know Christ and to have a personal relationship with Him.
While at DTS a professor from one of my preaching classes approached me and told me about Christ Chapel, said that it was an amazing church and that there was a great opportunity. My wife, Natalie, and I had been praying about next steps and dreaming a little bit. This is exactly what we were hoping to have after seminary as a way to get our feet wet in ministry, acclimate and get used to a staff, see how things work and have other folks speaking into our lives. After getting to Christ Chapel and meeting the people – it’s one of the healthiest churches that I’ve experienced. There is an attitude of excellence in everything that is done around here and it’s all for Jesus and for God’s glory. I’m just excited to be a part of that.
As a family, we love anything outside – whether it’s on water, near water, camping or hiking. My wife and I have been married for 11 years and we have two kids, a 6-year-old named Elijah and a 2-year-old named Elliahna.

Doug Cecil
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Doug Cecil
Pastor of Equipping
I trusted Christ in between my sophomore and junior year at the University of Cincinnati. My older brother shared the good news about Jesus Christ with me. He shared from the Bible that Jesus Christ died for my sins and arose from the dead and that I need to personally place my trust in Him for eternal life. I placed my trust in Christ while stopped at a stoplight in Cincinnati.
After teaching full time at Dallas Theological Seminary for 18 years, God opened a new door of ministry for me at Christ Chapel. I moved from DTS to Christ Chapel in 2006.
Patty and I were married in 1973. We have four grown children and four granddaughters. I enjoy reading, writing, spending time with my family and traveling to Israel.
I trusted Christ in between my sophomore and junior year at the University of Cincinnati. My older brother shared the good news about Jesus Christ with me. He shared from the Bible that Jesus Christ died for my sins and arose from the dead and that I need to personally place my trust in Him for eternal life. I placed my trust in Christ while stopped at a stoplight in Cincinnati.
After teaching full time at Dallas Theological Seminary for 18 years, God opened a new door of ministry for me at Christ Chapel. I moved from DTS to Christ Chapel in 2006.
Patty and I were married in 1973. We have four grown children and four granddaughters. I enjoy reading, writing, spending time with my family and traveling to Israel.

Greg Cook
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Greg Cook
Soul Care Pastor
I was a churchgoer growing up, but mostly associated with churches that either didn’t present a clear testimony of the gospel or didn’t hold a high value of the Scriptures. In college, after a particularly difficult time in my life, I started attending a large group meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ (now known as CRU) and responded to the invitation to find out what a personal relationship with Christ was about. I met with a staff person for CCC and responded eagerly to the gospel presentation that made clear the work Jesus did on my behalf. I was especially excited about the fact that this was a free gift, and did not carry with it a burden to perform for my salvation (which was my previous wrong assumption about Christianity).
Though I began working as the Minister of Spiritual Life, as CCBC grew over the years, my role has changed with the needs of the congregation. Currently I serve as the founder and director of the Soul Care Ministry with the title of Soul Care Pastor. Soul Care came about through much prayer, discussion and endorsement of the Elder Board of CCBC. I am greatly thankful for the faith and support of the leadership of this church in entrusting me with such a needed ministry.
I have been married to Nancy since May 1985. We have three wonderful girls, two son-in-laws, and two grandchildren. Ashley and Matt Sherwood live in Denton; Stephanie and Micah Dettmer are on full-time ministry staff with Cru in Denver, and our youngest daughter Anna, has followed her mother’s footsteps as an elementary classroom teacher in a public school district.
I was a churchgoer growing up, but mostly associated with churches that either didn’t present a clear testimony of the gospel or didn’t hold a high value of the Scriptures. In college, after a particularly difficult time in my life, I started attending a large group meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ (now known as CRU) and responded to the invitation to find out what a personal relationship with Christ was about. I met with a staff person for CCC and responded eagerly to the gospel presentation that made clear the work Jesus did on my behalf. I was especially excited about the fact that this was a free gift, and did not carry with it a burden to perform for my salvation (which was my previous wrong assumption about Christianity).
Though I began working as the Minister of Spiritual Life, as CCBC grew over the years, my role has changed with the needs of the congregation. Currently I serve as the founder and director of the Soul Care Ministry with the title of Soul Care Pastor. Soul Care came about through much prayer, discussion and endorsement of the Elder Board of CCBC. I am greatly thankful for the faith and support of the leadership of this church in entrusting me with such a needed ministry.
I have been married to Nancy since May 1985. We have three wonderful girls, two son-in-laws, and two grandchildren. Ashley and Matt Sherwood live in Denton; Stephanie and Micah Dettmer are on full-time ministry staff with Cru in Denver, and our youngest daughter Anna, has followed her mother’s footsteps as an elementary classroom teacher in a public school district.

Tyler Durham
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Tyler Durham
Pastor of Staff Development
I gave my life to Christ at a young age, but it wasn’t until my senior at Arlington Heights High School that I really began to grow in my faith. Through Bible study, prayer, and Christian fellowship, my life began to change. I played baseball at Angelina Junior College (Lufkin, TX), and then at Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA). In 2002, after my senior year at Northwestern St., I was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. During this time I had many ups and down in my Christian journey. Nevertheless, I persevered in my faith with the help of several mentors and a number of close Christian friends.
After being released by the St. Louis Cardinals in March of 2004, I finished the year coaching baseball as a volunteer assistant at my alma mater, Northwestern State University. My plan all along was to coach baseball, but I quickly found out that God had other plans. In the summer of 2004, I took a youth pastor position at a small rural church in Zwolle, LA. While the job was only supposed to be for the summer, I quickly felt that the Lord was calling me into full-time ministry. Over the next several years I worked at two other churches in Louisiana, and I spent three years working for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as the Central Louisiana Area Director.
During that time working for FCA, I met my wife, Ariane. She was born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, but came to the United States to play volleyball at Northwestern St. We married in 2008, and we now have three amazing daughters.
In 2009 we packed our bags and headed to Fort Worth, so I could attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I completed my M.Div. in 2012, joined the Christ Chapel staff in 2013, and earned my Ph.D. in Historical Theology in 2022.
I gave my life to Christ at a young age, but it wasn’t until my senior at Arlington Heights High School that I really began to grow in my faith. Through Bible study, prayer, and Christian fellowship, my life began to change. I played baseball at Angelina Junior College (Lufkin, TX), and then at Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA). In 2002, after my senior year at Northwestern St., I was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. During this time I had many ups and down in my Christian journey. Nevertheless, I persevered in my faith with the help of several mentors and a number of close Christian friends.
After being released by the St. Louis Cardinals in March of 2004, I finished the year coaching baseball as a volunteer assistant at my alma mater, Northwestern State University. My plan all along was to coach baseball, but I quickly found out that God had other plans. In the summer of 2004, I took a youth pastor position at a small rural church in Zwolle, LA. While the job was only supposed to be for the summer, I quickly felt that the Lord was calling me into full-time ministry. Over the next several years I worked at two other churches in Louisiana, and I spent three years working for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as the Central Louisiana Area Director.
During that time working for FCA, I met my wife, Ariane. She was born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, but came to the United States to play volleyball at Northwestern St. We married in 2008, and we now have three amazing daughters.
In 2009 we packed our bags and headed to Fort Worth, so I could attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I completed my M.Div. in 2012, joined the Christ Chapel staff in 2013, and earned my Ph.D. in Historical Theology in 2022.

Bill Egner
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Bill Egner
Senior Executive Pastor
Bill grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas (’85) with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. After marrying Laurie (also a KU grad) and a brief stint in graduate school at Purdue University where he first understood his need for a Savior and gave his life to Christ, he was hired by Aerojet Propulsion Systems and they moved to Sacramento, California. Bill was (it’s true!) a rocket scientist for seven years before realizing a call from God on his life that he could no longer resist. So with Laurie, 3-year old Stephen, and baby Josiah on the way, they loaded up the truck and they moved to Beverly… no… Dallas, that is, Texas, to transition into full-time ministry.
Bill attended Dallas Theological Seminary, graduated with a Master of Theology degree, and came to Christ Chapel in the fall of 1998; in 2011 he also earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from DTS. Bill describes his job as Executive Pastor as similar to being a CEO of a large corporation — he directs long-range vision planning, personally shepherds the pastoral staff and cabinet, gives guidance to countless committees and ministries, keeps the inner workings of the church streamlined and efficient, and occasionally preaches. Bill has a passion for God’s Word and wants others to know the same excitement, so he regularly teaches Old Testament classes and the S.H.A.P.E. course. He quotes most often from Psalm 103: “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.”
He enjoys watching football, college basketball (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!), reruns of “Police Squad!” and “The Beverly Hillbillies,” music (mostly 80s), his iPhone, making charts and eating Altoids and Gobstoppers candy. And he watches the DVD of “From the Earth to the Moon” whenever he gets a chance.
Bill grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas (’85) with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. After marrying Laurie (also a KU grad) and a brief stint in graduate school at Purdue University where he first understood his need for a Savior and gave his life to Christ, he was hired by Aerojet Propulsion Systems and they moved to Sacramento, California. Bill was (it’s true!) a rocket scientist for seven years before realizing a call from God on his life that he could no longer resist. So with Laurie, 3-year old Stephen, and baby Josiah on the way, they loaded up the truck and they moved to Beverly… no… Dallas, that is, Texas, to transition into full-time ministry.
Bill attended Dallas Theological Seminary, graduated with a Master of Theology degree, and came to Christ Chapel in the fall of 1998; in 2011 he also earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from DTS. Bill describes his job as Executive Pastor as similar to being a CEO of a large corporation — he directs long-range vision planning, personally shepherds the pastoral staff and cabinet, gives guidance to countless committees and ministries, keeps the inner workings of the church streamlined and efficient, and occasionally preaches. Bill has a passion for God’s Word and wants others to know the same excitement, so he regularly teaches Old Testament classes and the S.H.A.P.E. course. He quotes most often from Psalm 103: “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.”
He enjoys watching football, college basketball (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!), reruns of “Police Squad!” and “The Beverly Hillbillies,” music (mostly 80s), his iPhone, making charts and eating Altoids and Gobstoppers candy. And he watches the DVD of “From the Earth to the Moon” whenever he gets a chance.

Ben Fuqua
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Ben Fuqua
Fort Worth Campus Pastor
I was raised in a home that loved and modeled the Gospel and was introduced to Christ at a young age. Although I was a pretty good “keeper of the religious rules” growing up, I realize more and more each day just how wicked and weak my flesh really is and how absolutely in need I am of Christ’s saving grace. God’s grace in my life, through the work of Jesus Christ, is not only the most important thing that has happened to me but also the only thing that gives my living actual life. Every good thing I experience is by God’s grace.
In the spring of 2008 a pastor named Joey Turner, who remains one of my heroes to this day, invited me to come and worship at Christ Chapel. My wife and I both felt the Spirit of God doing something remarkable here and we wanted to be a part of what our God was doing, so in May of the same year I accepted a job as the Fifth+Sixth Pastor. In 2011 I got the opportunity to take over the college ministry and start our Christ Chapel outreach to college students at a bar across the street from TCU. Four years later I was able to step into leading our Life Stage Two team which had just launched a broader out reach to any young adults in Fort Worth who were looking for Christ-centered community. There have been several hats I have had the privilege to wear on staff and our family has been blessed tremendously by how God has used this church to show me more of Himself.
My wife Danielle and I have been married since 2007 and she is the greatest earthly blessing in my life. She is my partner in ministry as well as in life. We have two sons (Charlie and Miles) who are our greatest little ministry. We love what we get to do for His kingdom and are so constantly grateful that He uses imperfect people for his perfect glory.
I was raised in a home that loved and modeled the Gospel and was introduced to Christ at a young age. Although I was a pretty good “keeper of the religious rules” growing up, I realize more and more each day just how wicked and weak my flesh really is and how absolutely in need I am of Christ’s saving grace. God’s grace in my life, through the work of Jesus Christ, is not only the most important thing that has happened to me but also the only thing that gives my living actual life. Every good thing I experience is by God’s grace.
In the spring of 2008 a pastor named Joey Turner, who remains one of my heroes to this day, invited me to come and worship at Christ Chapel. My wife and I both felt the Spirit of God doing something remarkable here and we wanted to be a part of what our God was doing, so in May of the same year I accepted a job as the Fifth+Sixth Pastor. In 2011 I got the opportunity to take over the college ministry and start our Christ Chapel outreach to college students at a bar across the street from TCU. Four years later I was able to step into leading our Life Stage Two team which had just launched a broader out reach to any young adults in Fort Worth who were looking for Christ-centered community. There have been several hats I have had the privilege to wear on staff and our family has been blessed tremendously by how God has used this church to show me more of Himself.
My wife Danielle and I have been married since 2007 and she is the greatest earthly blessing in my life. She is my partner in ministry as well as in life. We have two sons (Charlie and Miles) who are our greatest little ministry. We love what we get to do for His kingdom and are so constantly grateful that He uses imperfect people for his perfect glory.

Bill Hampton
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Bill Hampton
Global Missions Pastor
I grew up in a church-going, Christian home right here in Fort Worth. After high school, I attended Texas A & M University and majored in Civil Engineering. While in college, I discovered that Christianity was not about keeping a set of rules, but rather about a real relationship with Jesus as both Savior and Lord.
I grew up in a church-going, Christian home right here in Fort Worth. After high school, I attended Texas A & M University and majored in Civil Engineering. While in college, I discovered that Christianity was not about keeping a set of rules, but rather about a real relationship with Jesus as both Savior and Lord.

Kevin Libick
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Kevin Libick
Central Student Pastor (5 – 12)
I don’t remember exactly when I trusted Christ, but I remember going to church when I was in elementary school and adults sharing the love of Christ with me. My faith really came alive in 7th grade when my middle school pastor started pouring into me and teaching me how to follow Jesus. That’s part of why I love sharing Christ with teens so I can do the same for others.
I moved to Fort Worth in 1998 when I came to TCU. Even though I worked and attended other churches, I was aware of the reputation of Christ Chapel as a church that teaches the truth and loves people well. Because of that I was excited when I came on staff 8 years ago as the Middle School Pastor. It’s my life’s calling to help teens find their joy and identity in Jesus and to help other leaders do the same.
My wife, Kara, and I have been married since 2002. We met at TCU and got married just out of college. This past year we welcomed our little boy Knox into the world. We love traveling and trying hole-in-the wall restaurants. When I’m not hanging out with my family or students you can find me reading, running or attempting to play my banjo.
I don’t remember exactly when I trusted Christ, but I remember going to church when I was in elementary school and adults sharing the love of Christ with me. My faith really came alive in 7th grade when my middle school pastor started pouring into me and teaching me how to follow Jesus. That’s part of why I love sharing Christ with teens so I can do the same for others.
I moved to Fort Worth in 1998 when I came to TCU. Even though I worked and attended other churches, I was aware of the reputation of Christ Chapel as a church that teaches the truth and loves people well. Because of that I was excited when I came on staff 8 years ago as the Middle School Pastor. It’s my life’s calling to help teens find their joy and identity in Jesus and to help other leaders do the same.
My wife, Kara, and I have been married since 2002. We met at TCU and got married just out of college. This past year we welcomed our little boy Knox into the world. We love traveling and trying hole-in-the wall restaurants. When I’m not hanging out with my family or students you can find me reading, running or attempting to play my banjo.

Ryan McCarthy
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Ryan McCarthy
Associate Soul Care Pastor
I grew up in a family that occasionally went to church. But, I didn’t embrace what was taught there. In fact, by the time I entered college, I was a self-proclaimed atheist. I claimed that I didn’t even believe in God. I did, however, live in such a way that proved that I believed in other things to make me happy: popularity, girls, partying… I even got into drugs.
But eventually I learned that the things I was trusting in were unable to satisfy me. In fact, some these things threatened my life. And it was during a life-threatening experience on drugs that I realized that I was living my life in rebellion against a holy God – the very God that created me. God made it clear to me that I needed Christ to save me from my sins. So I asked Him to save me. He immediately came into my life and began transforming my heart. As my relationship with Christ has deepened, I have experienced such an amazing love in Him that I have an entirely new reason to live. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, my sins are forgiven and I have been able to enjoy a relationship with my Creator.
I began visiting different churches my junior year at TCU. When Ted knelt to do the pastoral prayer, I was drawn to his humility. The deciding factor was the excellent biblical preaching. If memory serves me (though it usually doesn’t), they were preaching through every verse of Romans at the time.
I married Brandi in 2003 (second best decision my life)! We have three kids. We adopted our first two boys: Lincoln and Charlie, and then God surprised us with our first pregnancy. We have a little girl, Lucy Joy!
I grew up in a family that occasionally went to church. But, I didn’t embrace what was taught there. In fact, by the time I entered college, I was a self-proclaimed atheist. I claimed that I didn’t even believe in God. I did, however, live in such a way that proved that I believed in other things to make me happy: popularity, girls, partying… I even got into drugs.
But eventually I learned that the things I was trusting in were unable to satisfy me. In fact, some these things threatened my life. And it was during a life-threatening experience on drugs that I realized that I was living my life in rebellion against a holy God – the very God that created me. God made it clear to me that I needed Christ to save me from my sins. So I asked Him to save me. He immediately came into my life and began transforming my heart. As my relationship with Christ has deepened, I have experienced such an amazing love in Him that I have an entirely new reason to live. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, my sins are forgiven and I have been able to enjoy a relationship with my Creator.
I began visiting different churches my junior year at TCU. When Ted knelt to do the pastoral prayer, I was drawn to his humility. The deciding factor was the excellent biblical preaching. If memory serves me (though it usually doesn’t), they were preaching through every verse of Romans at the time.
I married Brandi in 2003 (second best decision my life)! We have three kids. We adopted our first two boys: Lincoln and Charlie, and then God surprised us with our first pregnancy. We have a little girl, Lucy Joy!

Ben McWilliams, M.D.
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Ben McWilliams, M.D.
Associate Pastor
I accepted Christ as my Savior at the age of twelve. My faith was strong enough to persist, but too weak to thrive until I was finishing my medical residency. At that point, I recommitted my life to Christ and have found an increasing joy, not only in my salvation, but also in serving Him. I have been blessed to have a faithful, Christ following wife for well over four decades now. Our greatest joy is in serving Christ together.
I have been a member at CCBC for 10 years and on the staff since March 1, 2013. After practicing OB-GYN here in Fort Worth for several decades, I retired and became active in several ministries at CCBC. It has been my privilege to accept the reins of the Life Stage 6 Ministry from my longtime colleague and friend, Jim Boyd.
God has also blessed me with two daughters, their husbands and six fantastic grandchildren…all of which know Jesus as their Savior. Reading is close to being a vice for me, but it gives me a sense of relaxation that is essential to recharging my energy. Family activities generally take up the rest of my “spare” time.
I accepted Christ as my Savior at the age of twelve. My faith was strong enough to persist, but too weak to thrive until I was finishing my medical residency. At that point, I recommitted my life to Christ and have found an increasing joy, not only in my salvation, but also in serving Him. I have been blessed to have a faithful, Christ following wife for well over four decades now. Our greatest joy is in serving Christ together.
I have been a member at CCBC for 10 years and on the staff since March 1, 2013. After practicing OB-GYN here in Fort Worth for several decades, I retired and became active in several ministries at CCBC. It has been my privilege to accept the reins of the Life Stage 6 Ministry from my longtime colleague and friend, Jim Boyd.
God has also blessed me with two daughters, their husbands and six fantastic grandchildren…all of which know Jesus as their Savior. Reading is close to being a vice for me, but it gives me a sense of relaxation that is essential to recharging my energy. Family activities generally take up the rest of my “spare” time.

Ken Miller
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Ken Miller
Minister to Men
Ken and his wife Julie have been attending Christ Chapel for more than 26 years. During that time Ken has served as a deacon and elder, and as a Bible teacher in our adult education program. They have six children, two dogs and a cat. Ken spent 30 years as an executive vice president in the advertising industry before coming on staff full-time as the Life Stage 4 Pastor and Minister to Men.
Ken enjoys running, cycling, reading and spending time with his family. He was born in Dallas, but spent most of his school years growing up on Long Island, New York, where his father was a pastor. He and Julie have lived in Arlington since 1993.
Ken and his wife Julie have been attending Christ Chapel for more than 26 years. During that time Ken has served as a deacon and elder, and as a Bible teacher in our adult education program. They have six children, two dogs and a cat. Ken spent 30 years as an executive vice president in the advertising industry before coming on staff full-time as the Life Stage 4 Pastor and Minister to Men.
Ken enjoys running, cycling, reading and spending time with his family. He was born in Dallas, but spent most of his school years growing up on Long Island, New York, where his father was a pastor. He and Julie have lived in Arlington since 1993.

Efrain Salcedo
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Ef Salcedo
Associate Pastor
I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, but grew up in Miami after my parents were called to pastor in South Florida. As a kid, I had no interest in following in my dad’s footsteps after seeing the reality of ministry — my parents would stay up all night praying, worrying about the church and its people. The idea of being a wildlife photographer somewhere like Africa sounded way more appealing. However, God used my mom first to lead me to Christ when I was a seven– or eight-year-old and then two friends from my high school soccer team to cement my faith. God used these two guys and how genuine they were in regards to their love for Him to reach my heart. It later shocked my parents when I went off to college and told them that I thought the Lord was calling me into ministry.
I’d been serving as a teaching pastor in South Florida when I made the decision that I needed more training. That’s when seminary came into my life with a local campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. My wife, Celeste, and I made the decision that I’d attend the main campus of the school in New Orleans, and we arrived in town just before Hurricane Katrina. In the aftermath of the storm, we relocated to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and we’ve been in Fort Worth ever since. It’s become home for us.
I completed my M.Div. and then a Th.M. in the Old Testament and just in the spring of 2020, completed my Ph.D. in the Old Testament. I’ve always loved the Old Testament — I know it’s not a popular area for many — but it’s something I’m sure by dad instilled in me. He always used to tell me, “If you read the New Testament without knowing your Old Testament, you’re looking at a black and white picture. But once you know your Old Testament, you start to see it all in color.”
Celeste and I have been married for 20 years and we have three girls, Celine, Cecilia and Elise. Growing up in South Florida has made me into a guy that loves everything to do with the ocean including surfing, scuba diving and saltwater fishing. I also enjoy making art, be it pottery, oils, watercolors or sculptures.
I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, but grew up in Miami after my parents were called to pastor in South Florida. As a kid, I had no interest in following in my dad’s footsteps after seeing the reality of ministry — my parents would stay up all night praying, worrying about the church and its people. The idea of being a wildlife photographer somewhere like Africa sounded way more appealing. However, God used my mom first to lead me to Christ when I was a seven– or eight-year-old and then two friends from my high school soccer team to cement my faith. God used these two guys and how genuine they were in regards to their love for Him to reach my heart. It later shocked my parents when I went off to college and told them that I thought the Lord was calling me into ministry.
I’d been serving as a teaching pastor in South Florida when I made the decision that I needed more training. That’s when seminary came into my life with a local campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. My wife, Celeste, and I made the decision that I’d attend the main campus of the school in New Orleans, and we arrived in town just before Hurricane Katrina. In the aftermath of the storm, we relocated to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and we’ve been in Fort Worth ever since. It’s become home for us.
I completed my M.Div. and then a Th.M. in the Old Testament and just in the spring of 2020, completed my Ph.D. in the Old Testament. I’ve always loved the Old Testament — I know it’s not a popular area for many — but it’s something I’m sure by dad instilled in me. He always used to tell me, “If you read the New Testament without knowing your Old Testament, you’re looking at a black and white picture. But once you know your Old Testament, you start to see it all in color.”
Celeste and I have been married for 20 years and we have three girls, Celine, Cecilia and Elise. Growing up in South Florida has made me into a guy that loves everything to do with the ocean including surfing, scuba diving and saltwater fishing. I also enjoy making art, be it pottery, oils, watercolors or sculptures.
