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Charles Brenton Cooley

Charleston,SC

Summary

Pastor with a solid history of leading congregations and fostering spiritual growth. Successfully guided community outreach programs and developed impactful sermons. A seasoned religious professional with proven track record of inspiring and guiding congregations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pastor

Green Pond Baptist Church
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.

YOUTH AND OUTREACH PASTOR

First United Methodist Church
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Held and led regular meetings to coordinate ministries
  • Conducted counseling for spiritual, emotional or personal needs of congregation
  • Officiated and provided services at weddings and funerals
  • Worked with various outreach ministries in the region to provide support for those in need
  • Leading a small church plant
  • Writing sermons and teaching
  • Administrative duties and team managing

SENIOR PASTOR

Uptown Church Charleston
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Built a team budget and raised capital for growth.

MUSIC TEACHER

White Key Studio
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Prepare lesson plans
  • Maintaining parental involvement
  • Ran summer camps

DIRECTOR

The Journey
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Built a college ministry from the group up.
  • Planned meals and weekly gatherings for over 100 cadets as well as regular Bible studies and trips
  • Led worship weekly for many groups and ran a worship team.


YOUTH DIRECTOR

Saint James Church
10.2008 - 08.2014
  • Built a college ministry at the Citadel
  • Grew to over 130 cadets weekly
  • Planned weekend trips
  • Prepared weekly meals and lessons
  • Weekly teachings and sermons
  • Took youth on trips and to camp
  • Discipled teens from age 11-22

Education

B.S. - PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC
05.2022

Skills

  • Multi-instrumentalist and singer
  • Worked in children's and youth ministry for over two decades
  • Preached or led worship at over 50 local churches
  • Teaching and writing curriculum

Certification

Certificate of Ordination from the Charleston Baptist Association

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Green Pond Baptist Church
09.2023 - Current

YOUTH AND OUTREACH PASTOR

First United Methodist Church
11.2022 - 08.2023

SENIOR PASTOR

Uptown Church Charleston
07.2021 - 08.2023

MUSIC TEACHER

White Key Studio
06.2019 - 08.2023

DIRECTOR

The Journey
08.2014 - 05.2015

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Saint James Church
10.2008 - 08.2014
Certificate of Ordination from the Charleston Baptist Association

B.S. - PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Charleston Southern University
Charles Brenton Cooley