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If you visit College Park Church on a Sunday, what will you find? • An “interesting” mixture of enthusiastic, compassionate, and fun folks gathering to worship a living God • Women Baptist ministers or youth leading worship • Diverse music accompanied by our new pipe organ  • People pitching in to help refugees begin a new life in Greensboro • Creative, liturgical worship that includes laughter, as well as contemplation • A pastor who is provocative, biblically focused, humorous, and passionate, sometimes all at once • Lots of children scurrying about a new playground • Coffee, fellowship, and Bible study during Sunday School • A close-knit youth group, recently returned from a mission trip or youth camp • Encouragement to use your Christian curiosity and open your mind to new insight on scripture • An invitation to help us cook for and serve the homeless at Greensboro Urban Ministry • A singles and young professionals group going skydiving or to Paris or collecting canned food for the needy • The loan of a hammer to help us build a house for Habitat for Humanity • A group of folks that would rather fellowship after worship than rush to be first in line at the cafeteria • An inclusive faith community of all who confess Jesus is Lord where persons from all walks of life feel comfortable With a membership of over 300, our church believes that every person is created in the image of God and has the potential to reflect Christ as a mirror reflects light. We actively seek ways to make the message of God’s love real in people’s lives. Come see why we call ourselves “Progressive, Diverse, and Ecumenical.” Staff (click link to read bios) Rydell Harrison, Minister of Music and Worship (Left) Rachel Luck, Associate Minister (Center) Michael Usey, Pastor (Right) Georgia Murray, Office & Media Manager David Soyars, Organist Affiliations (Read more) American Baptist Churches USA Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Alliance of Baptists College Hill Congregations Worship "Worship is important to this family. College Park has long practiced worship as a loving response to the gracious acts of God. In worship we are strengthened and shaped for being Christian in the world. Worship is the hub from which the spokes of our ministry emerge." - Rev. Michael Usey The 13 Values of our Church 1. Worship the Living God corporately and privately 2. Enjoy fellowship with a community of faith 3. Provide quality Christian education for all ages 4. Support varied missions activities both here and abroad 5. Encourage creativity 6. Honor the integrity of the family 7. Value an inclusivity of all who confess Jesus is Lord 8. Use excellent music to praise and enjoy God 9. Promote radical stewardship of all talents 10. Plan for the future so the Church will flourish 11. Respect the diversity of our members 12. Be faithful to historic Baptist beliefs and history 13. Encourage a deep Christian curiosity and spiritual openness

College Park Baptist Church 1601 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403 cpbcgbo@bellsouth.net 336.273.1779