Gregory A. Carthon
Father, Preacher, and Teacher in Fort Smith, Arkansas
As student pastor at Saint James M. B. Church, I am very passionate about planting seeds in our young people, and also helping my church to accomplish meeting the needs of a thriving generation. I thrive on assisting my pastor Gary L. Hinkle Sr., and those in ministry in helping our youth think through leadership, strategy, and life. My specialty is leadership and management, so in addition to my role as a student pastor, as I have time, I consult with church and ministry leaders on concepts and ideas to start up or enhance their ministries.
I have more than 18+ years of leadership and management experience, mostly as a manager of athletic programs, church ministries, the city of Fort Smith Transit Department, private organizations, and private franchises. I have established and maintained ministries for over a decade. I have successfully led the restart of Saint James M. B. Church's student ministry and media department. I am also at the moment of continuing my college education at the University of Arkansas Grantham.
The greatest times for me are with my family and friends. I was born on January 22, 1987, to Debra A. Carthon. I have a younger brother Frank E. Medlock III and a younger sister Jessica N. Medlock. My biggest inspiration has been my grandmother the late mother Bernice Carthon. She truly inspired me to strive to be all God calls me to be. I am the father to the amazing Macy N. Carthon who is seven.
My INTJ personality on the Myers Briggs indicator means I have big ideas, love creative and critical thinking, and love seeing progress. I am usually around people, but I crave my downtime, so I am often at home watching a game, a movie, or listening to music.
On a daily basis, I am always seeking the face of God, trying to find a way to be better. I ask that you pray for my strength in him that I may be aligned in his will and his will alone. God Bless!