In addition to his ministerial experience, Dr. Carter brings more than 20 years of business and information technology leadership experience. Throughout his professional career, he has held management and leadership positions with organizations including Union Pacific Railroad, Sprint Corporation, IBM Global Services, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri. He was also recognized as an honored member of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs.

In June 2010, Dr. Carter stepped away from his position as Information Technology Director for Kansas City International Airport to devote himself fully to pastoral ministry.

Dr. Carter earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University’s Theological Seminary. He later earned his Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity, graduating with high distinction.

Dr. Carter is happily married to First Lady Kimberly Carter, an accomplished finance and accounting professional who has a heart for nurturing and developing children and youth. Together, they are the proud parents of their daughter, Brianna Carter, a college scholar who also has a heart for serving through media ministry.

At the center of Dr. Carter’s ministry is a sincere commitment to building the Kingdom of God and helping people understand how the Word of God speaks to everyday life. His preaching and teaching are marked by a passionate, energetic, and straightforward approach that makes biblical principles relatable, practical, and easy to understand.

As the newley elected Senior Pastor, he looks forward to leading Rising Star Baptist Church into its next chapter of ministry while continuing its mission as A Local Church with a Global Reach!