The Hodges Chapel Church was organized in 1907 by the Reverend A.
H. Butler. It received its name from Rev. S.C. Hodges who gave the
land to build the church on. The first structure was a small wood frame
building that was out grown within a short time. The small building was
moved and a new church was built.
Rev. A. H. Butler was the first pastor and he served seven years for his
first tenure. Rev. Butler encouraged the people of the church and
community to build a school and employ a teacher that would have a
Christian influence on their children. Reverend Hodges gave land for
the school to be built on and it was erected across from the church. The
people employed a teacher for a number of years. When the people were
no longer able to support the school, the children went to the county
schools (located on Highway 264 - now Highway 33).
Reverend N.J. Medford, the first pastor to live in the community,
converted the old school building into a parsonage. A kitchen was added
and a little remodeling was done. This building served as a home for the
pastors of Hodges Chapel for over 20 years.
In 1946, the need for a new parsonage was great. Rev. A.B. Howard,
pastor, moved his family into the camps on the camp ground and tore
down the old parsonage. A new white shingled house was built using all
the good lumber from the old parsonage. This parsonage was used by
the pastors for over 25 years. In 1971, due to the deterioration of the
floors, the need for another parsonage was imminent. Under the
leadership of Rev. W.M. Hudnell, pastor, a new parsonage was started
and completed in 1972.
Over the years, the church has had several facelifts. In 1948, during the
pastorate of Rev. Paul Wells, the frame building was remodeled. The
inside was rebuilt and the outside bricked.
During the pastorate of Rev. I.N. Pierce (1949-1951), the educational
department was added.
During the pastorate of Rev. Elton Bryan (1975-1978), the front
entrance was closed. The main entrance was moved to the side of the
church and an awning was installed there. The inside of the church was
completely turned around.
During the second pastorate of Rev. Elton Lancaster (1982-1986, the
wheelchair ramp was built and the Fellowship Hall was erected.
In 2005 under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Gurganus, we moved into a
new church facility located across the street from the old church. This
9,000 square foot building is situated on beautifully landscaped grounds
on Carrow Road. The new sanctuary seats three hundred people and a
thirty person choir. Although the sanctuary is constructed in traditional
design, it contains state-of-the-art audio/visual technology. Also the new
facility has many various amenities and accommodations for the
functional needs of the church family. Our fellowship hall has been
remodeled and serves as a multi-functional area, our education building
has a well-equipped children's church area and nursery as well as the
Sunday school classrooms.
There have been many improvements over the years through the efforts
of the people. God has indeed blessed the people of the community and
Hodges Chapel. May this church ever be the beacon that God intends
for it to be.
For 100+ years, God has demonstrated His continued guidance and
divine favor on the Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. We
are committed to Christ's commission to go into all the world and preach
the gospel. We will continue to support our missionaries in all parts of
the world, and minister the Word of God to the people in this community
and surrounding area as well. From a very humble start, a beacon of
light has been established.
H. Butler. It received its name from Rev. S.C. Hodges who gave the
land to build the church on. The first structure was a small wood frame
building that was out grown within a short time. The small building was
moved and a new church was built.
Rev. A. H. Butler was the first pastor and he served seven years for his
first tenure. Rev. Butler encouraged the people of the church and
community to build a school and employ a teacher that would have a
Christian influence on their children. Reverend Hodges gave land for
the school to be built on and it was erected across from the church. The
people employed a teacher for a number of years. When the people were
no longer able to support the school, the children went to the county
schools (located on Highway 264 - now Highway 33).
Reverend N.J. Medford, the first pastor to live in the community,
converted the old school building into a parsonage. A kitchen was added
and a little remodeling was done. This building served as a home for the
pastors of Hodges Chapel for over 20 years.
In 1946, the need for a new parsonage was great. Rev. A.B. Howard,
pastor, moved his family into the camps on the camp ground and tore
down the old parsonage. A new white shingled house was built using all
the good lumber from the old parsonage. This parsonage was used by
the pastors for over 25 years. In 1971, due to the deterioration of the
floors, the need for another parsonage was imminent. Under the
leadership of Rev. W.M. Hudnell, pastor, a new parsonage was started
and completed in 1972.
Over the years, the church has had several facelifts. In 1948, during the
pastorate of Rev. Paul Wells, the frame building was remodeled. The
inside was rebuilt and the outside bricked.
During the pastorate of Rev. I.N. Pierce (1949-1951), the educational
department was added.
During the pastorate of Rev. Elton Bryan (1975-1978), the front
entrance was closed. The main entrance was moved to the side of the
church and an awning was installed there. The inside of the church was
completely turned around.
During the second pastorate of Rev. Elton Lancaster (1982-1986, the
wheelchair ramp was built and the Fellowship Hall was erected.
In 2005 under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Gurganus, we moved into a
new church facility located across the street from the old church. This
9,000 square foot building is situated on beautifully landscaped grounds
on Carrow Road. The new sanctuary seats three hundred people and a
thirty person choir. Although the sanctuary is constructed in traditional
design, it contains state-of-the-art audio/visual technology. Also the new
facility has many various amenities and accommodations for the
functional needs of the church family. Our fellowship hall has been
remodeled and serves as a multi-functional area, our education building
has a well-equipped children's church area and nursery as well as the
Sunday school classrooms.
There have been many improvements over the years through the efforts
of the people. God has indeed blessed the people of the community and
Hodges Chapel. May this church ever be the beacon that God intends
for it to be.
For 100+ years, God has demonstrated His continued guidance and
divine favor on the Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. We
are committed to Christ's commission to go into all the world and preach
the gospel. We will continue to support our missionaries in all parts of
the world, and minister the Word of God to the people in this community
and surrounding area as well. From a very humble start, a beacon of
light has been established.
History of Hodges Chapel Church
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HODGES CHAPEL
Pentecostal Holiness Church
549 Carrow Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
Pentecostal Holiness Church
549 Carrow Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
