Rev. Korey Coppage
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Seasoned Pastor offering 10 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to a growing church. Committed to creating a thriving community and guiding individuals who are transformed by the gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Successfully fostered a welcoming environment, enhancing congregational engagement and support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Minister
Second Evergreen Baptist Church
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
Pastor
New Pilgrim Baptist Church
07.2012 - 07.2022
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- 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.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
Associate Minister
New Liberty Hill Baptist Church
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Evaluated and implemented new resources such as books, study materials, or guest speakers to enrich congregants'' spiritual growth.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers by establishing a hospitality team and coordinating newcomer events.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage meaningful dialogue about faith-related topics among attendees.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Associate Minister
New Generations Church
03.2005 - 02.2008
- Collaborated with ministry team to plan and execute special events such as retreats and workshops, enriching the spiritual lives of participants.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for local service projects, strengthening the church''s impact on the surrounding community.
- Managed various administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling for effective ministry operations.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology And Biblical Counseling
Primus Theological University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Family And Consumer Sciences
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12-2009
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Small group facilitation
- Grief support
- Prayer guidance
- Disaster response
- Ministry administration
- Spiritual counseling
- Biblical studies
- Crisis management
- Pastoral counseling
Affiliations
- Louisiana Home and Foreign Mission Baptist Convention
- United Educational Missionary Baptist Association
- Primus Theological University
- National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Minister
Second Evergreen Baptist Church
03.2025 - Current
Pastor
New Pilgrim Baptist Church
07.2012 - 07.2022
Associate Minister
New Liberty Hill Baptist Church
02.2008 - 05.2010
Associate Minister
New Generations Church
03.2005 - 02.2008
Master of Arts - Theology And Biblical Counseling
Primus Theological University
Family And Consumer Sciences
Grambling State University
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