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Hello, my name is Charles, but my friends call me Chuk. I am the third born of eight children. I was home educated (and enjoyed it). I enjoy talking, laughing, writing, telling stories, fishing, biking, hiking, whistling, skipping, eating fresh baked donuts, taking walks on fall afternoons, driving with windows down, apple cider, big snowflakes, bird songs in the spring, good guitars, making people smile, mason jars, pop out of glass bottles, meeting new people, reading books, fireplaces, movies that I can watch without feeling guilty, front porches, homemade bread, sweet tea, family. I don’t consider myself a person of high society I am a common man who comes from common people. I want to be a Pastor because, I get all my energy from being around people, I love to talk, I love the church, and I love Jesus, so it seems natural. My Dad, Grandpa, and great Grandpa are/were Pastors. That might explain why I love the art of being a Pastor.
My Experience
First Baptist Church Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Youth Pastor January 2008 – January 2009
I was called to direct the youth of First Baptist along the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Wisconsin. Upon arrival the youth program had four teens in attendance, and was directed by a faithful man named Gary. I worked hard at meeting new people and attending events in the community where I lived. The area was ripe for the picking and at the time that I left there were eighty kids in attendance. I left the area because I felt the Lord telling me too. No fighting involvedJ I loved the people and the people loved me. Click on the link to see what my Pastor had to say after I left. From my former Pastor.
Growing up in a Pastors family
November 1985 – present
This may seem funny but its not here to be a joke. I believe the greatest pastoral experience I have is the opportunity to grow up in a pastor’s home. I have had the opportunity to witness the good the bad and the ugly of Pastoral ministry. It gave me the opportunity to attend pastor’s conferences, tag along on hospital calls, be on the receiving end of some of the very worst Christmas Fruitcakes, and very best homemade pumpkin pies. I have suffered through two cups of the worst Hot Chocolate in the world just because it was her “Grandmothers Recipe”, I have spent Saturday nights cleaning bathrooms and setting up chairs with my dad when he was making a go of things with his church plant, I have waited up late at night wondering the outcome of difficult deacons meetings, and I have received inexplicable gifts from people who gave out of the goodness of their hearts. I have witnessed the goodness of the Lord firsthand.
Camp Barakel Summer 2005
I worked as a camp counselor at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan. It was at camp that I knew Pastoral ministry was going to be the trail that I walked here on earth. I met so many kids, rich, poor, pretty, ugly, fat, skinny, black, white, and heard their stories. Out of all the kids and all the stories there was one common theme, they all needed the love of Jesus, and none of them would be happy until they knew the love of Jesus and loved Him in return. I was excited because I found a spot for myself in this world because I knew very well that as dumb as I am I can tell the story of Jesus to anyone who would listen and I knew I could organize games and activities, go to baseball games, attend dance recitals, make a fool out of myself, just to earn the chance to tell people about Jesus.
Para-church Organization 2002-2007
I worked with my family in a Christian youth/family organization. My Dad directed a Christian Conference Center in Flint, Mi. During this time I worked serving banquets, serving lunches, community service, homeless ministry, and many other areas. I also had the chance to take a month long missions trip to Mexico during this time.
My Education
K-12
My mother and father educated us at home for our grade school careers. They figured that would be best for us and I believe it was. My family does not feel that homeschooling is the only righteous form of education, they just liked having us around.(a decision they have regretted more then once)
Bachelors
I am currently one test away from completing my Bachelors degree in History. When its all said and done I will receive a degree from Thomas Edison State College.
Continued Education
I hope to continue my education formally through seminary as the Dear Lord makes clear to me. At the present I am excited to get involved with ministry and hope to get involved with a seminary after I am working in a local church.
Charles K. Pierpont
19487 Brandywine St
Riverview, Mi. 48193
ckpierpont@gmail.com
708-522-2753