Leadership comes in all forms and sizes, but the results are the same. Leaders influence behavior and make a difference in people’s lives. Profiling leaders reveals a diverse combination of traits, but changing lives is a common theme.

Leader Profile

Adam Carnes, North Carolina

After growing up in a Christian home in Alabama, Adam went to Free Will Baptist Bible College to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine and English. While there, Adam felt a call to full-time ministry. A significant influence came from growing up in a disciplined, loving, and structured home environment where his parents allowed him to observe commands and promises of God.

Even before numerous books and studies were published about church dropouts, Adam observed this trend and felt the desire change it. Today, he serves as minister of student ministries and media and leads the youth praise band at Unity FWB Church in Greenville, North Carolina, under the direction of Pastor Jeff Manning.

When asked about his goals as a youth pastor, without hesitation Adam said, “I want to turn out warriors for Christ–young people who are leaders and who desire quality in their lives.” It is evident that he and Jenifer, his wife, seek the same for their three kids Madison, Hailey, and Dawson.

As a young minister with kids at home, Adam noted a couple of special families in the church who keep their kids so he and his wife can date. Most of their dates involve running errands and a stop by Starbucks. He wishes to thank the church members who invest in ministry staff by watching their kids while they date!

Fast Facts About Adam

What are your favorite books?

Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley

Battle Cry For a Generation by Ron Luce

Stories From My First Church by Elmer Towns

What is your biggest failure?

Sometimes I can’t say no, which leads to busyness and loss of productive time from family and ministry.

One-word descriptors for his kids:

Dawson (1) busy

Hailey (5) soft-hearted

Madison (7) independent

 
Quiet Time Habits:

Along with various devotional readings, Adam reads his Bible daily through an application on his Blackberry. This app follows an intentional plan and tracks each daily reading.

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