Pastor Ben, Tammy, and Andy Duncan
We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our website today. Our hope is that you will have the opportunity to learn more about our local church through this communication tool.
Our church is a congregation of about 250 members and friends. In addition to Sunday worship, we have a number of study and fellowship groups. We work hard at being an inclusive faith community where persons from all walks of life feel comfortable worshipping and working together. Please visit the additional pages on this website with specific information about our programs, groups, history, organization, etc.
Pastor Ben Duncan also speaks Spanish
Nuestro Pastor Habla Espanol
This is our special invitation to you to join us for worship. If you are looking for a church home, we would be pleased for you to consider us. We look forward to the opportunity to meet and fellowship with you as you consider joining us in praise of God.
Sincerely,
Benjamin M. Duncan, Lead Pastor
Lead Pastor Ben Duncan
OBJECTIVE
Be a faithful and fruitful minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through servant leadership as a pastor.
EDUCATION
Accredited:
* 1979 : B.S. Secondary Education: Spanish/Military Science, Appalachian State University (Boone , NC ** 2003: Master of Theology, Christian Life School of Theology (Columbus , GA ** 2005: Master of Divinity, Christian Life School of Theology (Columbus , GA ** 2006: Doctor of Ministry, Christian Life School of Theology (Columbus , GA
* Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
** Southern Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (SAABC)
Academic Honors:
Dean’s List and “Cum Laude” Graduate. Distinguished Military Student/Graduate.
Continuing Education:
1984-1985: Bible Training Institute (Terms One & Two). 1995: COGOP Foundations Course. 1999: COGOP Leadership Development Institute Certificate. 2009: School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS) Term One 2010: School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS) Term Two 2012: School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS) Term Three 2011- Present: Certificate in Ministerial Studies, Church of God School of Ministry (Cleveland, TN).
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE:
Evangelistic/Missional:
1983 -1985: Conducted revivals in NC and FL. 1984: Mission Trip to Ecuador, South America. 1986: Planted Latino Church at Orlando, FL. 1998: Planted Latino Church at Oviedo, FL. 2006: Planted Latino Church at High Point, NC.
Pastoral:
1984-1989: Associate Pastor at Orlando, FL COGOP. 1989-2000: Lead Pastor at Oviedo, FL COGOP. 1995-1998: Interim Pastor at Titusville, FL COGOP (concurrent with Oviedo pastorate). 2000 – Present: Lead Pastor at High Point (Ward Avenue), NC COGOP.
Supervisory:
1999-2000: Florida District Overseer for Space Coast District (5 Churches). 2002– 2011: NC Regional Overseer for Piedmont Triad Region (11 Churches). 2011– Present: NC District Overseer for Western Triad District (4 Churches).
Boards/Committees/Special Duties:
1994-1998: Secretary, FL COGOP State Convention Task Force (Ways & Means and Questions & Subjects Committees). 1998-2000: FL COGOP Finance & Administration Committee. 1998-2000: Center for Biblical Leadership Area Coordinator for Central Florida. 1999-2000: FL Pastoral Care Ministries Director. 1999-2000: Chairman, FL COGOP Ministry Review Board. 2001: Adjunct Faculty of the Center for Biblical Leadership, Cleveland, TN. 2001-2005 : Member of the NC COGOP State Convention Executive Committee.2006-2008: Member, NC COGOP Ministry Review Board. 2003-2007: Instructor at the NC North State School of Theology. 2006– 2009: Secretary, International COGOP Assembly Committee for Finance & Stewardship. 2009– 2010: Interim Chairman, International COGOP Assembly Committee for Finance & Stewardship. 2010– Present: Chairman, International COGOP Assembly Committee for Finance & Stewardship.
MINISTERIAL ENDORSEMENTS
Certification/Licensure/Ordination:
1983: Certified a Lay Minister. 1988: Licensed an Evangelist. 1990: Licensed a Minister. 1994: Ordained a Bishop.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Wife:
1984: Happily Married to Tammy Teel of Titusville, FL.
Son:
1990: Blessed with my son, Andrew Duncan.
MILITARY SERVICE
Schools:
1977: Graduate, Airborne School, Parachute Wings (Fort Benning, GA). 1978: Graduate, Basic Army Officer Leadership Training (Fort Bragg, NC). 1979: Graduate, Signal Officers Basic Course (Fort Gordon, GA).1981: Graduate, Communications Security Signals Intelligence Course (Bad Toelz, Germany).
Promotions/Positions:
1978 – 1979: Promoted to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel/Battalion Commander of ASU Cadet Battalion( Boone, NC). 1978: Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division (Fort Bragg, NC). 1979: Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (Boone, NC). 1979 – 1981: Platoon Leader/Battalion Communications Electronics Staff Officer for the 302nd Army Security Agency (Frankfurt, Germany). 1981: Promoted to 1st Lieutenant/Company Commander and Battalion Supply Officer for 102nd Signal Battalion (Frankfurt, Germany). 1982 – 1983: Battalion Security Officer/Assistant Operations Officer for the 102nd Signal Battalion (Frankfurt, Germany). 1983: Promoted to Captain (Frankfurt, Germany). 1983 – 1985: Individual Ready Reserve Officer, US Army Reserve.
Awards/Achievements:
1975: Awarded Four Year Army ROTC Scholarship. 1979 – 1983: Held Top Secret Security Clearance. 1983: Army Commendation Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. 1983: Honorable Discharge from the US Army (Regular). 1985: Honorable Discharge from the US Army (Reserve).
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
Schools :
1984 – 1986: Cocoa High School, Cocoa, Florida. 1986 – 1992: Winter Park High School, Winter Park, Florida.
1998-2000: Center for Biblical Leadership Area Coordinator & Instructor for Central Florida COGOP. 2001: Center for Biblical Leadership, International COGOP, Cleveland, TN. 2003-2007: NC COGOP North State School of Theology.
