Carl Palmer
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I am honored to serve as Senior Pastor of Centenary Methodist Church and Presiding Elder of the SEMO District. My calling has always been to recruit, equip, and deploy the next generation of Christian leaders—a passion that has only deepened since joining the Global Methodist Church. I earned my undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, my M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and am currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury. Since arriving in Cape Girardeau in October 2023, Centenary has truly become home.
My journey of faith began at a church camp in West Virginia at age 12 and grew through CRU at OSU. I’m passionate about preaching, teaching, and biblical archaeology—especially the book of Revelation. My wife Denni and I have seven children, and when time allows, I enjoy cooking BBQ, golfing, and playing guitar. One of my favorite verses is Philippians 1:6, a reminder that God continues His work in us. My hope for the Global Methodist Church is that we grow not only in numbers but in depth as faithful disciples of Jesus.