Youth Challenge
Pennsylvania Youth Challenge is a dynamic ministry team run in cooperation between Philadelphia area churches and the Pennsylvania Conference, hosted out of Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Youth Challenge equips and empowers young people, ages 16 through 26, to earn tuition and scholarship money by sharing Christian books, called magabooks door-to-door. Team members can earn anywhere between $1500 and $4000, plus scholarships, over the eight-week period. By visiting 70,000+ homes, praying with 10,000+ people and sharing 3,000+ books this coming summer, we seek to share Jesus with everyone we meet.
To find out more, visit us online at
or call 215-247-7022.
Children's Ministry
It is our desire that children would experience a sense of belonging to the family of God, and know they are deeply loved by God and this community. We want to help every child find their identity in being a child of God, knowing they are the individuals, uniquely made by God, with special gifts, personalities and potential. We believe children can receive God’s grace and also have a special part in giving God’s grace, joining the redemptive work of God on this earth and adding their voice to the world.
contact the Childrens Ministries director
Bible School
We have a Bible School that allows you to study the Bible, and grow in your knowledge and understanding of God, in a way that is most convenient for you. Sign up for free Bible studies in your home, by mail, over email or over the phone!
Contact the Bible School director to sign up for your free Bible study guides and resources today!
Community Service
Our goal is to help the disadvantaged, grief stricken and suffering in our community by empowering them through compassionate emergency care, life education and community development which encourages people to take a personal and proactive approach to life.
For more information contact our Community Service Director
Communications
The Communications Team uses contemporary communication techniques and media for the purpose of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Communication within the church and to the broader community is accomplished through this website, our weekly podcast, our monthly print newsletter, our weekly eNewsletter and our events mailing.
For other information or questions, contact our Communications director
Christian Education
We are proud to be a constituent church, supporting the ministry of Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, a school dedicated to quality education and bringing young people to Jesus!
In addition to a well-trained, dedicated staff, the school has a great facility, which has ten classrooms, a gymnasium, a library, a new computer lab, an interactive playground system, and a large blacktop [paved] play area. The school is situated on approximately twenty acres of beautiful nature preserve-type land. Several large meadows, a small meandering stream, and wooded areas are the perfect setting for learning at Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy , a Pre-K through Grade 10 School. Contact our Christian Education director
Family Ministries
The goal of the Family Ministries Department is to help grow and strengthen families in their relationships to God and each other. We provide support and practical training for people through all phases of life and development, including couples, parents and children, and singles.
For more information contact our Family Ministries director
Health & Wellness
Our health and wellness ministry provides a variety of classes, activities and resources to encourage healthy living. From Stress and Time Management classes, to Vegetarian Cooking and Lifestyle clinics, our goal is to empower you to experience the abundant life God desires for you!
For more information contact our Health & Wellness director
Hospitality
Chestnut Hill Church is a growing, healthy church that nurtures healthy relationships, recognizing the most valuable earthly possession a person can have, especially in the world we live in today, is a warm, supportive friendship. The Hospitality Ministry Team seeks to create an environment in which people from all backgrounds and walks of life will feel welcome and comfortable within the church.
For more more information or support, contact our Hospitality director
Men's Ministry
The goal of men’s ministries is to awaken the energy and resources of men for the sake of God, Family, Church and Community.
For more information contact our Men’s Ministries director
Music Ministry
Through the music ensembles at Chestnut Hill Church, we seek to lead members and guests to the worship of God and their continued spiritual growth. Ensembles also provide an opportunity for gifted people to serve the Lord by leading worship for the various services of the church and community. These groups invite new members to join! They include:
- Children’s Choir
- Worship & Song Team
- Chestnut Hill Choir (Adult)
- Special Music – Vocal or Instrumental
For more information, contact our Music Ministries director
Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Team is committed to loving and serving those who are easily forgotten by our fast-paced society, but who are of high value to Jesus. All are welcome to participate in monthly trips to visit to the sick and homebound, the individuals at the Broad Street Home and those at the Sunrise House Nursing Home – offering care, love and companionship.
For more information, contact Outreach Ministries director
Personal Ministries
The Personal Ministries Team provides resources and training for church members to unite their efforts in sharing the message of salvation in Jesus Christ. Our goal is to enlist every member in active soul-winning service for God. Through seminars, meetings, special classes and other activities, the Personal Ministries team prepares members for service in their community.
For more information contact our Personal Ministries director
Prayer Ministries
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you…” – Luke 11:9
Prayer Ministries is dedicated to drawing people closer to Jesus by developing a personal relationship with Him through prayer. Prayer talking to God as you would to a friend, deepening intimacy and trust in Him.
The Prayer Ministry Team at Chestnut Hill Church is committed to going before God on behalf of the church and community, and supporting you as you grow in your relationship with God through weekly prayer meetings, monthly (weekend) prayer nights and one-on-one prayer.
For more information contact Prayer Ministries Leader
Pathfinders
Enjoy backpacking? Biking? Canoeing? Camping? Want to be an active young Christian on an adventure with friends who love Jesus? The Chestnut Hill Church, General George Washington Pathfinder Club is part of a world-wide co-ed scouting type organization sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Juniors and teenagers in Grades 5-12 are all welcome to join this ministry. Active members enjoy club meetings, camping and service adventures designed to develop Christ-like citizens.
For more information, contact our Pathfinder director
Religious Liberties
Religious liberty provides the individual the freedom to follow one’s conscience-dictated religious convictions, without outside interference as long as the conviction does not limit the rights and lifestyles of others and does not adversely impact the well-being of society. Religious Liberty Ministries seeks to inform the Church of events affecting religious freedom through news alerts, seminars, articles, and the promotion of the Liberty magazine. We also serve as a referral resource for individuals with Sabbath issues at their workplace.
For more information or support, please contact our Religious Liberties director
Stewardship Ministries
Stewardship Ministries helps members become effective managers of God-given resources and assists in the implementation of God’s plan of systematic benevolence. Since stewardship responsibility includes the proper management of the entire life, seminars, workshops and other methods are used to encourage the proper care and use of the body, time, abilities, and material possessions.
For more information, please contact our Stewardship Ministries Leader
Women's Ministries
The purpose of Women’s Ministries is to uplift Jesus and to encourage women to grow in their relationship with Him, understanding God’s amazing love and plan for their lives. As we are impacted by this deeper relationship with Christ, we share him with our family, friends, neighbors and church. The Women’s Ministry Team creates a variety of activities which are designed to help meet the spiritual, social, and service needs of women.
For more information, please contact our Women’s Ministries director
Youth Ministries
We are committed to providing a safe environment to explore what it means to accept Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation and to live God’s purpose for your life. Together we’re helping each other live the best kind of life possible – the life God made us for!
For more information contact our Youth Ministries leader
Ministry for People With Disabilities
Our mission is to include people with disabilities in the life and mission of the church while building supportive relationships — to reach out and help families and individuals find the best fit for both growing in their faith and for using their spiritual gifts.
We offer sign language interpretation every Sabbath during the 11 o’clock worship service. Please feel free to spread the word to your family and friends. It’s a great opportunity to practice or learn sign language too. Come sit up front, to the left of the sanctuary.
For more information or specific questions, Contact the Disabilities Ministry Director
