The Rev. Dr. Keith Copeland is a Transitional Pastor, Consultant and Coach who
assists congregations and leaders in moving toward the new future God is preparing for
them. Ordained in 1992, he has served as a settled pastor in three congregations
including one Presbyterian Church. After receiving training in the PCUSA he has served
16 congregations as intentional transitional pastor in 3 denominations (Lutheran,
Presbyterian and Moravian) and two different states. He received his D Min from Hood
Theological Seminary with special focus on church renewal. Currently he serves as
chair of the Interim Ministry Association of the ELCA and is on the faculty with the
Interim Ministry Network as well as serving on the Board. He also worked with Monarch
of NC as a Community Engagement and Partnerships Liaison. He is married to Cheris
Copeland and has one son, The Rev. Joshua Lewis Copeland (Emily) and a new
grandbaby (Alice Elizabeth). Dr. Copeland lives in New London, NC. You can check out
more on his website at www.TheGoldenMoment.org.