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"For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved." 1 Corinthians 10:33b (NIV)

Chatham Baptist Church
1500 East Walnut Street
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2471

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Senior Pastor
Milton Bost
Milton Bost

Murphysboro, Illinois and the Elm Street Baptist Church were the primary locations of my growth and development. Born on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1954 I was raised in the church from birth.  I committed my life to Christ in November of 1962 and, in April of 1975, God called me to serve in pastoral ministry. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Southwest Baptist College in 1977, my Masters of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1980 and my Doctor of Ministry degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky in 1990. I have served as pastor of three churches and as the Director of Missions for Capital City Baptist Association previous to coming to Chatham Baptist Church in October of 2008.

My partner in life and ministry is Marcia.  We have five adult children and two daughters in law;  Dafney of Springfield, Dirk (Jennifer) of Gilbert, Arizona, Braden (Dona) of Seattle, Washington, Gavin and Nathan, both of Springfield.  We reside in Chatham and deem it a privilege to serve Chatham Baptist Church and the Chatham community.

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Minister of Education and Administration
Jerry Weber
Jerry Weber

It has been a joy to serve at Chatham Baptist Church since March of 1991. I served as Minister of Education and Youth at CBC until October of 1998 when I transitioned to be the Minister of Education and Administration.

I was born in McComb, Mississippi on December 27, 1958 and lived in that area until graduating from College. I received a degree in Biblical Studies from Mississippi College in 1980 and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1983 where I received a Masters of Divinity Degree.

I married Sydney Lanier in April of 1984 and she has been a faithful and supportive wife. We have been blessed with two wonderful children. We love the Chatham community and cherish the relationships we have developed at CBC.

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Minister of Students and Recreation

Seth Ventress has accepted the call to be our Minister of Students and Recreation. His first date of employment was October 11, 2011. Seth has served as the Minister of Youth at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and as the pastor of Taylorville Baptist Church before coming to Chatham. Seth is married to Rachel Marshall Ventress and they have one daughter and another one is due the first part of 2012.

   

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Minister of Preschool Development
Donna Koe
Donna Koe

I have been the Minister of Preschool Development at CBC since May 26, 2009, after teaching three year olds in the CDC program for 9 years. I have a Associates of Business Degree from Lincoln Land Community College.  My husband George and I were married in 1986 and we have four children.  Our family joined Chatham Baptist in 1996.

If you have any questions about the Child Development Center or activities for preschoolers please email me at the link below or call me at 483-2471. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

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Minister of Music

Position is currently vacant.

Administrative Assistant
David Durall
Janie Stockstill

God called me to be Chatham Baptist Church's Ministry Assistant in May 2006. I absolutely love my ministry and the people here. What a joy and blessing to be a part of His work at CBC and in the surrounding communities.

My husband Jim and I have 11 of the greatest grandkids in the world and love being with them as much as we possibly can. Oh yeah, we do have 5 children and their mates too.

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Purpose Statement

It is the purpose of Chatham Baptist Church to be a light to the world by:

1. Loving God and man.

2. Learning the teachings of Jesus Christ.

 

3. Living by the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

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