United Pentecostal Church

Our Sr. Pastor... at the helm

Sr. Pastor Jeff and Wanda Chavis

Pastor and Mrs. Jeff Chavis came to Spring Lake in August of 1981 as Assistant Pastor. In January of 1985 they assumed the pastorate of the Church. Pastor Chavis is highly respected in the community and among his peers. His strong faith and power with God has led this church in tremendous growth. Along with his leadership skills, he is a very talented guitarist and singer. He serves on the North Carolina District Board as Presbyter of Section Two, and is the National Coordinator for Native North American Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church Int'l. He was recently appointed as the Executive Assistant to the UPCI Multicultural Ministries Director.
His wife Wanda has worked along beside of him through the years, complimenting his ministry with hers. She plays the keyboard, sings, teaches and is a published author and songwriter. Mrs. Chavis is a frequent Conference Speaker for various Ladies Groups across the Country. She invites you to read her blog at www.ribbonsofblue.blogspot.com

A Great Place To Grow A Family!
The Chavis' have three sons. They have grown up here in the Spring Lake United Pentecostal Church. These young men have been a blessing to the church and to their father's ministry.

Brocc, the eldest son, holds a General License with the UPCI and serves as our Co-Pastor. He and his wife Randi have evangelized across the state and serve as Youth President for the NC District UPCI. They have three children, Elijah, Logan and Juliana. (See pictures below!) Their leadership and ministry is a blessing to all of us. Aside from his ministry here as our Co-Pastor, Brocc is also a Branch Manager for Citifinancial.

Cortt is also a Licensed Minister with the UPCI. He and his wife Amanda have two daughters, Cortney and Sydney. (See pictures below) They served as our Ministers of Music for several years and also as an Associate Pastor on our Pastoral Staff. Doors have opened for them to Evangelize full time now and they are staying very busy; traveling, preaching and singing. They continue also to teach in Music Conferences, Camps and Choir Clinics across the nation. We miss them immensely here in Spring Lake but we know they are fulfilling God's purpose in their lives. Cortt's new CD was recently released and is available on his website: www.corttchavis.com

Kyle, the youngest of the three sons, has returned from Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, MO, and is now our Music Minister. His talents are a blessing to our entire church and God has a special anointing on this young man's life. Whether playing the keyboard, organ, bass or lead guitar, singing, or directing our praise team... Kyle is definitely connected in worship! We are excited to have him back home and working on our staff!

It is refreshing to see a Pastor and family that are "Practicing What They Preach"!