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Chuck Starnes

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About Me

I have the priviledge of being the pastor of Centerpointe Church in Eureka, CA. We are a non-denominational Christian fellowship dedicated to the single purpose of "preparing people to change their world for Jesus Christ". Every week I am inspired by more and more people who are discovering their God-given purpose in life and are moving out to change their world. Next to teaching the Bible and working with couples to strengthen their marriage, my favorite thing is playing music in coffeehouses and other local venues with my band, Bedrock. Bedrock combines a 60’s and 70’s rock style with searing lyrics about life and faith. We deliver songs that not only entertain but also make you think about some of life’s important issues. The band consists of myself on guitar, Guy Vitello on bass, and Lou Challoner on drums. People everywhere are on their own journey - looking to find what life is really all about. Many times songs can communicate the struggles and emotions of that journey in a way that we all can relate to. Sometimes music transports messages of hope to listeners just when they need it most or encouragement is given through relaying a personal story. Our goal is just to share with you a few songs from our own journey - along with some answers we've found along the way. Listen and let us know what you think.U2 and The Corrs- Where The Stars Go Blue

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Member Since: 7/10/2006
Band Members: BEDROCK is Chuck Starnes (guitar), Guy Vitello (bass), Lou Challoner (drums)
Influences: Larry Norman, Bob Dylan, U2, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Terry Scott Taylor, Maggie Verde, Travis Stephens, Terry Kath (early Chicago), The Allman Brothers, Steve Winwood, Henry Garza, Stevie Ray Vaughn, recently Sara Groves, Dar Williams, Kate York, Trent Zelanick and the BOS Band...and my dad who told me some really good news that changed my life forever...and special thanks to John and Jere Gordon and their awesome ministry through the Anchor Coffee House which helped me get my music "back to the streets".
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My Blog

TRYING A FAITH-BASED APPROACH TO YOUR MARRIAGE

A young man struggling in his marriage sought help from some older men in his church.  From their counsel he saw several areas of neglect in his role as a husband.  He left the meeting great...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:49:00 PST

HOW COULD GOD ALLOW WHAT HAPPENED AT VIRGINIA TECH?

In the aftermath of all the grief caused by the shootings at Virginia Tech, many questions linger including this big one: If God is love why does he allow this kind of thing to happen? For those clos...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:26:00 PST

AVOIDING RELATIONSHIP MELTDOWN

"I feel like you don't respect me&I feel like you have to control everything&I can't live like this!"  These words from a frustrated husband to his equally frustrated wife capture the irony in m...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:12:00 PST

PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST

C.S. Lewis said, "Put first things first and we get second things thrown in.  Put second things first and we lose both first and second things." Jesus said it this way: "But seek first his kingd...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:04:00 PST

INTERESTED IN SOME PRACTICAL BIBLE TEACHING?

You can hear some recent teachings I have given on our church web site:  http://www.centerpointeonline.com/resources.htm Give a listen and let me know what you think.  God bless you!  ...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:04:00 PST

WILL I BE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERY WORD I'VE SPOKEN?

Last night Curt asked me what did Jesus mean in Matthew 12:36-37 when he said, "But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they hav...
Posted by Chuck Starnes on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:50:00 PST