The CHMBT Team
Crystal
Hogue

Crystal Hogue
MBA, Th. B
President and CEO
Charles
Hogue

Charles Hogue
M.Ed.
Admin/Principal
CHM Advisor/Editor

Melissa
Brashear
Melissa Brashear
CHM Supporter
RH
Duncan, Jr

RH Duncan, Jr.
CHM Board Member
Ana
Arias-Schraedar

Ana Arias-Shradar
CHM Volunteers
Jeanine
Black

Jeanine Black
CHM Advisor
Dan
Nielsen

Dan Nielsen
CHM Advisor
Yolanda
Paramore

Yolanda Paramore
CHM Advisor
Shelby
Johnson

Shelby Johnson
Communications Manager and Board Member
Marc
Johnson

Marc Johnson
CHM Actor and
Board Member
Dana
Gillon

Dana Gillon
CHM Advisor
Demetria
Watkins

Demetria Wilkens
CHM Advisor
Sherry
Ryle

Sherry Ryle
CHM Board Member
Deborah
Morgan

Deborah Morgan
CHM Board Member/Administrator
Board
Members
Carolyn Duncan
RH Duncan Sr.
RH Duncan Jr.
Dana Gilon
Yolanda Paramore
Demetria Watkins
Debbie Morgan
Sherry Ryle
Advisory and Volunteer Commmittee
Jeanine Black
Mildred Gaines
Charles Hogue
Dan & Erica Nielsen
Ana Arias-Schraeder
Jason Schifo
Mark & Shelby Johnson
Mildred
Gaines

Mildred Gaines
CHM Advisor
Volunteer
Staff
Executive Director
Videographer
Photographer
Administrative Assistant
Communications Managers
Teachers
Stage Manager
Marketing Assistant
BIO

Crystal Hogue, MBA
Founder and CEO
Crystal D. Hogue is the Founder and CEO of CHM Bible Theatre, CHMBT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that fosters faith-based arts, theater, and leadership programs.
This organization received an award in Chicago on Capacity Building from i2i, Institute to Innovate recognized by Governor Pritzker and the Lieutenant Governor’s office. Her mission is to orchestrate innovative and uplifting stage plays enriched by culturally sensitive educational youth programming. Through this platform, Crystal seeks to offer enriching theatrical experiences while nurturing essential life skills in students and young adults. At the helm of CHMBT, she ensures the seamless execution of high-quality productions for adults and impactful youth development programs annually.
Simultaneously, Crystal undertook the role of Executive Director at Champaign County Christian Health Center, CCCHC in 2018, but just recently retired to go full-time in ministry work. CCHC's mission is centered around embodying the love of Jesus Christ by providing comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to the uninsured or underinsured. In an all-encompassing approach, CCCHC addresses not only physical health but also mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Crystal recently received the Winding Ivy Community Award for community impact. Her guidance and leadership ensures that everyone has an opportunity to use their God-given talents, skills and education to impact communities.
Beyond these pivotal roles, Crystal wears numerous hats. She is a motivational public speaker, author, and executive coach for nonprofit leaders and pastors through Crystal Clear Coaching, LLC. Coach For Nonprofits | Crystal Clear Coaching. Her talents span from being a playwright, director, singer, and songwriter to a radio personality, Bible teacher, and speaker at women’s conferences. Crystal has cultivated meaningful connections with community, executive, religious, and governmental leaders across diverse spheres.
Crystal’s academic accomplishments include a bachelor’s degree in theology and a master’s degree in business administration, MBA, specializing in business management. Holding a teaching license with the State of Illinois and an ordination ministerial international license, she has navigated roles in financial services, business administration, and management across fields like churches, healthcare, insurance, safety, and education. Through these diverse paths, she has effectively managed significant community projects and led large groups.
Driven by her unwavering commitment, Crystal directs her multifaceted talents towards positively impacting society. She encourages others to follow suit, recognizing that united can usher in unity, diversity, love, healing, hope, faith, and light even during challenging times. She is a happily married wife to Charles Hogue, a School Principal, and a devoted mother of three adult children as well as a licensed foster parent. Crystal epitomizes the transformative power of passion and purpose impacting communities through her God-given talents. Crystal is passionate about life, the Bible and believes God is the one who gives her wisdom to lead and to serve those in need.