Our Staff
Jon Minns, Rector
Reverend Jon Minns has served as our rector since 2014. Jon is honored to serve Jesus and His church in this capacity. Jon and his wife Celeste have been married for over 30 years and they have four adult children. Jon is a graduate of George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) and Trinity School for Ministry (Ambridge, PA). Jon was ordained to the Diaconate in May of 2009 and ordained to the Priesthood in October 2010. From 2010 to 2014, Jon served as the assistant rector at St. Paul’s Church in Haymarket, VA. Jon has a passion for sharing his faith, for teaching biblical truth, and for leading this wonderful congregation. When asked what is Jon’s favorite thing about CHC he immediately says “the people” he says, “it is amazing to see how God is at work in and through the people of CHC.” This is why you’ll hear him repeatedly say, “CHC is the place to be!”. Jon is always available for a conversation after the Sunday worship service or you can email him here.
Eric Terlizzi, Worship pastor
Eric Terlizzi has served as our worship pastor since 2015. Eric has served Jesus and His church as a worship leader for over 25 years. Eric and his wife Dolly, have three children. Eric is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in Music. Eric also teaches in the Music Department at St. David’s School here in Raleigh. Eric also owns and operates a recording studio. In his free time (and he occasionally gets a little free time) Eric is a cyclist. He is even on a team and competes in races all over the state. When asked what he likes most about cycling he says, “Going downhill”.
To contact Eric, please email eterlizzi@gmail.com
Our Vestry
The Vestry is a body of lay members elected by the congregation or parish to run the business of the parish.
The Vestry is responsible for approving the annual budget, managing the church's business relationships and approving any financial expenditures of the parish.
Currently, the vestry has four positions serving for three-year terms.
The Rector, the treasurer, and assistant treasurer are ex-officio members of the Vestry.
To contact a member of the Vestry, contact the church office.
Jon Minns - Rector
Al Schwarzkopf - Senior Warden
Hawthorn Graddy- Junior Warden
Emily Small - Clerk
N’Dey Ceesay
Gary Robertson - Treasurer