
I am a pastor, nonprofit executive director, professor, artist, and writer.
You can listen to my weekly podcast “Communities Forward” here, here, or here.
You can find samples of my artwork here.
You can find some of my writings at Word and Way, Faithfully Magazine, and Patheos.
I have written multiple sociology and ministry oriented books. The sociology books are:
Family Feuds: Forgotten Bible Rivalries and What the Church Can Relearn About Reconciliation
Taking Apart Bootstrap Theology: Gospel of Generosity and Grace
10 Commandments for Good Negroes: What It Means to be Black and Christian in America
Police on a Pedestal: Responsible Policing in a Culture of Worship
Healing Racial Divides: Finding Strength in Our Diversity
The ministry books are:
The Gospel According to Broadway
I’m Glad It’s Not Me: Rethinking Suffering and God’s Fairness When Life Goes Wrong
Machiavellian Ministry: What Faith-Filled Leaders Can Learn from a Faithless Politician
I have earned undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees in Biblical studies and organizational leadership, arts management and leadership, theology, ministry and interdisciplinary studies.
I currently serve as President and Executive Director at Rise Community Development. Rise acts as a resource and partner to the community. We bring together nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and government to make successful neighborhood revitalization possible.
I previously served full-time in higher education administration as Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, and Special Advisor to the President at a Christian liberal arts university in the Midwest. Prior to that I served as Assistant Professor and Director of Contextualized Learning for a seminary located in the Midwest.
I also serve as a consultant and coaching associate for community engagement and organizational effectiveness for nonprofit and for-profit organizations through Pinnacle Leadership Associates. I specialize in addressing, understanding and resolving racial challenges experienced within faith communities, human relations, improving police-citizen interactions, community engagement, and am proficient in multiple other areas.
You can view my media appearances at https://www.youtube.com/user/terrellcarter1.
In addition to learning about me through this website, you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @tcarterstl.