Email Dr. Michael Dr. Michael Cogdill serves as the Professor of Christian Ministry at Campbell University Divinity School. He served as Founding Dean and Professor of Pastoral Leadership at Campbell University Divinity School from 1996-2010. Dr. Cogdill views his call as a minister and the work as a professor as an extension of one calling - to serve God faithfully in the classroom and in church-related ministry. Dr. Cogdill enjoys preaching and teaching in churches throughout the calendar year, and being available for presentations, lectures, and special emphases in churches related to his teaching areas.
A native of South Carolina, Dr. Cogdill earned academic degrees from Mars Hill College (B.A. in Religion); Southeastern Seminary (M.Div., D.Min.); and North Carolina State University (M.S.). His doctoral work was in the area of congregational leadership and his additional master’s work was done in the area of Religion and Society. Dr. Cogdill has been the recipient of numerous honors while at Campbell, including being named Professor of the Year in 1992 and having the 1997 yearbook, The Pine Burr, dedicated in his honor. The university has awarded Dr. Cogdill the rank of full professor and granted him tenure.
Dr. Cogdill is married to the former Gail Brownd of Raleigh, North Carolina, who is also a graduate of Mars Hill College. She is an ESL teacher at Lafayette Elementary School in Harnett County. Their children are: Jason, a twice graduate of Wake Forest University (undergraduate and Law School) who works as an attorney in Winston-Salem and who also serves as part-time Minister of Congregational Care at College Park Baptist Church; daughter-in-law Lori also a Wake Forest University graduate, who currently is a Ph.D. student at UNC-Chapel Hill; daughter Joya, a graduate of Peace College and Campbell University, who teaches in the Johnston County School system; and grandsons Thomas and Hampton, sons of Jason and Lori. The Cogdills reside in Buies Creek where they are active members of Memorial Baptist Church.
Dr. Cogdill has spoken to churches and denominations of diverse identities. He also speaks frequently in university and divinity school chapel services, and pastor’s conferences and churches. Of special interest is his passion to encourage college and university undergraduate students to answer God’s call upon their lives. Dr. Cogdill’s dream is for all who answer God’s call to discover that “it is worth a life to be a Christian minister!”
Email Rev. Chris The son of a Baptist Minister, Rev. Chris Hall has been actively involved in church music all of his life and currently serves Cedar Falls Baptist Church as Minister of Music, Seniors, and Special Activities. Reverend Hall was recently ordained by Cedar Falls Baptist Church on November 7, 2010.
A graduate of Mount Olive College, Chris was the very first to earn a B.S. degree in Music Conducting from Mount Olive. Chris is currently attending Campbell University Divinity School, working toward a graduate degree in Divinity with a concentration on Church Music.
As director of all CFBC Music Ministries, Reverend Hall conducts the Adult Choir, The New Light Praise Team Band, The CFBC Praise Choir, The Regal Ringers, and the CFBC Orchestra, utilizing his talent in music arrangement. Chris is also in charge of all children's music programs and musical events.
As Minister of Seniors and Special Activities (roles that are still developing) Chris has been given the unique opportunity to work with the K.I.T. Club and with other senior members of our congregation.
With a lifetime of experience in playing and performing with woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and keyboard instruments, Chris also enjoys teaching music and voice lessons in his spare time.
Chris and his wife Michelle are blissfully happy with five children: 3 girls, and 2 boys.
Email Ms. C.J. CFBC is happy to welcome Ms. C.J. Hammonds as our new Office Administrator!
