CHARLES LATCHISON

With over 35 years of ministry leadership, Charles is a passionate and strategic leader dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and community development. Serving as Senior Pastor, Superintendent of Free Methodist Church of So. Cal, and Executive Pastor across diverse congregations, Charles excels in spirit-led preaching, teaching, strategic planning, and prayer leadership. Recognized for equipping ministers, Charles has guided over 40 into licensing and 15 into ordination. Known for developing church-wide spiritual formation strategies and discipleship cultures, Charles has impacted congregations ranging from 60 to 10,000 members. A certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and ICF ACC Flourishing in Ministry Coach, Charles combines expertise in leadership coaching with a results-driven approach to empower others to fulfill their spiritual calling and achieve transformative growth.  Charles and Carolyn have been married for 25 years and the esteemed parents of Candyce, Jaymar, Christopher, and grandson Caleb.