Pastors and Staff
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Pastor Charles Taylor Senior Pastor ctaylor@charlestonfirst.org Pastor Taylor is a third generation Assemblies of God Pastor. He and his wife Cheryl have been in full time ministry for over 20 years. They have been at Charleston First since 2003. It is his passion to see people have an experience with God that will change their lives. His ministry of the Word of God is relevant to every generation and will bring you into a greater understanding of who God is and His love for us. Pastor Taylor also serves as the Assistant Presbyter of the Charleston-Summerville section for South Carolina. |
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Pastor Nick Krake |
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Youth Pastor ofulford@charlestonfirst.org Pastor Otis and his wife Julie have worked with the youth at Charleston First for the last eight years. Otis was officially brought on staff as the youth pastor in January 2010. It is Otis' passion to see our youth of today on fire and unashamed , boldly serving God out loud. He is also very passionate about worship. His desire is to see our youth group worshipping God like never before in all aspects of their life. Their goal is to continue growing in relationship with the students and unity among the group by planning fun events and activities along with having weekly meetings and encouraging outreach opportunities. Otis and Julie are both from Charleston and have two children Allie and Gary. |
Staff
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Marilyn Krake Contact Marilyn at Info@charlestonfirst.org |

Mr. Charles Simmons
Maintenance
Contact Charles at
CharlesSimmons54@bellsouth.net
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Mrs. Charlottte Crawford
766-2902 |
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Dr. Barbara Dilligard Business Administrator
Contact Barbara at bdilligard@charlestonfirst.org |