Nolan Anthony nominated as new Organist and Minister of Music
August 23, 2026 We are pleased to announce that Nolan Anthony was approved by the congregation at a called meeting on Sunday, August 23rd. He will start on August 31st. Laura Lea will continue to work with him during this transition. We look forward to the future and appreciate Laura Lea for her talents and […]
Ministry Through Music
Written by Laura Lea Duckworth, Interim Music Director | June 7, 2026 The position of Music Director, as I see it, has three main components: Worship design, planning and coordinating, researching appropriate materials and talent, and rehearsing. The position of Music Minister is about the people of the Crescent Hill congregation, their musical talents and abilities […]
Louie Bailey concludes a 40-year legacy at Crescent Hill
News | Written by Pat Cole | September 30, 2025 Published originally by Baptist News Global As a pre-teen, future church musician Louie Bailey and friends from his Royal Ambassador group distributed brand-new copies of the 1956 Baptist Hymnal in their congregation’s pew racks. That day, Bailey held in his hands a book that would shape his life. Then […]
Passing the Baton
Louie Bailey, Crescent Hill’s longtime music minister, to retire in December May 9, 2025 Minister of Music and Organist Rev. Dr. Louie Bailey will retire from his ministry at Crescent Hill at the end of 2025 after 40 years—the longest tenure of any music minister in CHBC’s 117-year history. Louie and his wife, June, beloved […]