Meet Our Leadership Team
Chapel Hill is currently guided by four elders, seven deacons, our preacher, and our youth minister. These men provide guidance to our congregation to help us make an impact in our community and around the world through the love of Jesus Christ. Learn a little about them here.
Our Elders
Lee Corlew
Lee was born and raised in the Harpeth Valley community and has attended Chapel Hill his entire life. He graduated from Cheatham County Central High School in 1986 and married his wife Amanda in 1991. They have two daughters, Morgan (Brent) and Maggie. He served as a deacon for several years before becoming an elder. Lee has taught the teenage class at Mid-Summer Bible Camp. He previously taught the teenage and college classes and currently co-teaches the Wednesday night adult class at Chapel Hill. Lee currently serves on Camp Leatherwood’s board of directors.
Todd Hamilton
Todd was raised right here in White Bluff, Tennessee. He graduated Dickson County High School in 1995 and married his high school sweetheart Heather in 1996. They have six children, Lexi (Kody), Grant, Easton, Bo, Keely, and Jessi. Todd served as the missions chairman several years before becoming an elder. He has taught and coordinated the midweek auditorium class for many years. His prayer is that the congregation at Chapel Hill continues to grow and stays true to its roots always teaching the one true gospel message.
Greg Hawkins
Greg and his wife Hollie started attending Chapel Hill in the fall of 1998. Hollie passed away in 2015 after a battle with cancer. Greg has three sons Clay (Ashlyn), Colton, and Connor, along with two grandchildren Mathis and Matt. Greg graduated from David Lipscomb University in 1986 with a degree in marketing. Currently, he serves as Camp Director for Midsummer Bible Camp and is on the board of directors for Camp Leatherwood.
Jon Southerland
At a very early age, Jon was inspired by worship leaders from several area congregations, including some from Chapel Hill. At the age of 12, he began training as a song leader and spent many years honing his vocal abilities under the tutelage of several skilled song leaders and vocal instructors. He loves singing praises to God with other Christians and hopes to foster a spirit of praise in each worship service. Jon has written several children’s church songs and especially loves singing VBS songs with kids. Over the years, he has served as a worship leader, youth minister, camp counselor, Deacon and Bible class teacher. Jon and his family came to Chapel Hill in the fall of 2016 where he began serving as a regular song leader for the congregation and a Bible class teacher. He and his wife Jessica were married in 2005 and they have three boys, Ian, Lucas and Oliver.
Past Elders: Guy Corlew, Fred Gibbs, Harry England, Wade Reed
Bernice Potts
Bernice and Rosie started attending Chapel Hill in 1998 and served as elder until the Spring of 2022. Bernice and Rosie have four children Bruce (Janet), Hollie (Greg), Lora (Kevin), Lana (Philip). They also have 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Bernice has been a Camp Director for several years at Midsummer Bible Camp. Bernice has been teaching throughout the years at Chapel Hill and continues to teach the adult class occasionally. Mr. Potts hopes that you will come join us at Chapel Hill as we worship and study God’s word.
Guy Spann
Guy and Johnnie were born and raised in the Harpeth Valley community and have attended Chapel Hill Church of Christ their entire lives. Guy attended a one room school until the 6th grade and then went to White Bluff. Guy and Johnnie have been married since 1957 and have three kids, Kim (Steve), Tim (Jennifer), Michael (Carolyn). They have nine grandkids and six great-grandkids. He made his living cutting timber and running a saw mill. Guy had been an elder since the 80’s and has enjoyed serving his community. One thing Guy has truly enjoyed over the years was teaching the young adult class. He also had a heart for missions. He hoped that the congregation grows, stays young at heart, and always teaches and seeks the truth. Mr. Guy served as an elder until is death in June of 2022.
Our Pulpit Minister
Garvis Semore
Garvis was raised in Hickman County, Tennessee and his wife, Teresa, was raised in Nettleton, Mississippi. Together they have two children, Dan (and Rachel) and Dustin (and Olivia). They also have two grandchildren, Shepard and Everett.
This is Garvis’ second time to work with the Chapel Hill congregation. He has preached for congregations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky. Additionally, he has taught at Freed Hardeman University and currently teaches online courses at Crowley’s Ridge College. He also served as President of Magnolia Bible College.
Garvis holds a B.A. in Bible from Lipscomb University and a Master of Ministry from Freed Hardeman University. He also earned a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Amridge University. Garvis also has an M.A. in Speech Communication from North Dakota State University.
With a heart for visitation and preaching Garvis looks forward to watching the Chapel Hill congregation continue its outstanding mission efforts while growing at home.
Garvis will be joining Chapel Hill for the second time in January of 2022.
Our Youth Minister
Cameron Crawford
Bio Coming soon!
Our Deacons
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Wade Baker
Senior Activities / Finance / Treasury
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Chuck Griffin
Finance / Treasury
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Kevin Pack
Building / Facilities
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Michael Edwards
Worship / Benevolence / Fellowship
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Torrey Rose
Men’s Activities / Safety / Security / Technology
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Newt Ealy
Family Activities / Security / Safety / Benevolence
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Clay Hawkins
Missions Chairman / Youth Education