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The CHMBT Team

Crystal
Hogue

Crystal Hogue

MBA, Th. B

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President and CEO

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Charles
Hogue

Charles Hogue

M.Ed.

Admin/Principal

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CHM Advisor/Editor

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Melissa Brashear

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CHM Supporter

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Melissa
Brashear
RH
Duncan, Jr

RH Duncan, Jr.

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CHM Board Member

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Ana
Arias-Schraedar

Ana Arias-Shradar

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CHM Volunteers

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Jeanine
Black

Jeanine Black

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CHM Advisor

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Dan
Nielsen

Dan Nielsen

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CHM Advisor

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Yolanda
Paramore

Yolanda Paramore

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CHM Advisor

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Shelby
Johnson

Shelby Johnson

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Communications Manager and Board Member

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Marc
Johnson

Marc Johnson

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CHM Actor and 

Board Member

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Dana
Gillon

Dana Gillon

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CHM Advisor

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Demetria
Watkins

Demetria Wilkens

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CHM Advisor

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Sherry
Ryle

Sherry Ryle

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CHM Board Member

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Deborah Morgan

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CHM Board Member/Administrator

Deborah
Morgan
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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

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Mildred
Gaines

Mildred Gaines

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CHM Advisor

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Volunteer
Staff

Executive Director

Videographer

Photographer

Administrative Assistant

Communications Managers

Teachers 

Stage Manager

Marketing Assistant

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BIO

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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.  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.      

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