 Pastor Cory Oliver |
Pastor
Cory B. Oliver assumed the pastoral role at Hatteras Charge UMC in
July, 2007. Before his appointment to the Hatteras Charge, Pastor Cory
served Epworth UMC in the Fayetteville District as the first full-time
pastor in the history of the church which was formed in the mid
1800’s. Under the leadership of the New District Board of
Ordained Ministry and Bishop Marion Edwards, Pastor Cory was appointed
July 2004 to serve in the North Carolina Annual Conference of the
United Methodist Church. December 30th 1998 was a turning point to the life of Pastor Cory as he experienced what is known biblically as a Damascus Road experience, a similar principle as to the Apostle Paul. It was on this occasion Pastor Cory witnessed the sovereign power of Almighty God’s saving grace. Realizing his brokenness and the genuine need for deliverance, Pastor Cory surrendered to the love of God that is given by the grace of Jesus Christ. Activated to move forward in his Christian walk, he found the desire to share with others his experience with God. While he had been satisfied with secular employment before, he was no longer finding fulfillment. It was during that time God was calling him to the United Methodist Church and has been faithfully pursuing the high calling of Christ Jesus to the world through the local church. Pastor Cory enjoys spending time with God through prayer, reading, and fellowship. His greatest call personally is to be the best husband and father, focusing on Almighty God’s love for the family. Pastor Cory joined to his lovely bride Caprice and has been married since November 1996. Together they share the joy of parenting two boys: Brandon born in 1997 and Jadon born in 2001. Native of Craven and Pamlico County, Pastor Cory has deep roots in the life of Eastern North Carolina, but is very able adjust to different geological places and cultures. In the spring 2008 Pastor Cory traveled for the first time overseas to Cape Town, South Africa by invitation to teach and preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cory’s heart beats for a deep relationship with God and has been used to preach revivals, camp meetings, healing and deliverance service. As his ministry continues to unfold, he looks on with anticipation knowing the best days of the Church are ahead of us. He has a few catch phrases and a motto he quotes to himself often: “It’s All about Jesus”; “While I’m with you, I pray that we will grow closer to Jesus”; and “Keep Smiling!” and final “Live life with no regrets.” |
Daily audio messages that you may enjoy:
http://www.oneplace.com/
http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Turning_Point/Default.asp
http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Running_To_Win/Default.asp
My favorite 20th century spiritual writer:
http://www.mertonfoundation.org/
Methodism;
http://gbgm-umc.org/connections/
http://www.mhfc.com/
A mission that I think is very worthy of support:
http://zoeministry.org/
Sites about prayer, prayer resources:
http://www.praxisofprayer.com/
http://www.stillpointnashville.org/
http://www.trinityctr.com/
http://www.renovare.org/
http://www.upperroom.org/academy/fivedayacademies.asp
http://www.upperroom.org/weavings/