Charles Michael Coppock
Pastor
Wilson,NC
Summary
Seasoned pastor offering 24 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Successfully connected the mission of the church to the larger community through working with local governments and community organizations. Worked within the North Carolina Annual Conference on the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries for three years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pastor
Bailey/Pleasant Grove United Methodist Churches
Bailey, NC
07.2015 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised staff leading education, youth, pastoral care and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Partnered with town officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Pastor
Brogden United Methodist Church
Dudley, NC
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Pastor
Princeton United Methodist Church
Princeton, NC
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Pastor
Lemon Springs United Methodist Church
Lemon Springs, NC
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Associate Pastor
St. Luke United Methodist Church
Sanford, NC
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Helped lead congregation in $1.2 million building campaign
- Led contemporary worship service and helped grow service from average attendance of 40 to 120 in two years.
- Led confirmation classes
Pastor
Sanders Chapel/Pine Level United Methodist Churche
Smithfield, NC
07.1998 - 07.2002
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Church Growth And Discipleship
Campbell University Divinity School
Buies Creek, NC 08.2008 - 05.2012
Master of Divinity - Religion
Duke Divinity School
Durham, NC 08.1998 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN 08.1996 - 05.1998
Associate of Arts - Religion
Hiwassee College
Madisonville, TN 08.1995 - 05.1996
Skills
Pastoral Coaching
undefinedAffiliations
- Member of Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association
Certification
Spiritual Director in Ignatian Spirituality
Timeline
Spiritual Director in Ignatian Spirituality
05-2020
Pastor
Bailey/Pleasant Grove United Methodist Churches
07.2015 - Current
Pastor
Brogden United Methodist Church
07.2013 - 07.2015
Pastoral and Congregational Coaching
05-2012
Doctor of Ministry - Church Growth And Discipleship
Campbell University Divinity School
08.2008 - 05.2012
Pastor
Princeton United Methodist Church
07.2006 - 07.2013
Pastor
Lemon Springs United Methodist Church
07.2004 - 07.2006
Associate Pastor
St. Luke United Methodist Church
07.2002 - 07.2004
Master of Divinity - Religion
Duke Divinity School
08.1998 - 05.2002
Pastor
Sanders Chapel/Pine Level United Methodist Churche
07.1998 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Tennessee Wesleyan University
08.1996 - 05.1998
Associate of Arts - Religion
Hiwassee College
08.1995 - 05.1996
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