Meet the Candidate
Pastor Hank and the Coastal Elder Team are excited to present Jake Scott for your consideration as our next Lead Pastor!
THE PROCESS
The Elder Team has been working for a year and a half with Pastor Hank to find God’s next leader for Coastal. From the beginning they have asked the Lord to guide them, and for the congregation to cover this process in prayer.
The Team began the public side of the search in earnest in April of this year as they partnered with a ministry search firm called Slingshot, and launched a nationwide search. All along the way they prayed for 2 things: clarity and unity. And now, after countless hours of prayer, interviews, discussion, and seeking God’s best for Coastal’s future, the Elder Team has come to a unanimous conclusion that Jake Scott should be our next Lead Pastor.
THE SCOTT FAMILY
Here’s a bit of information so you can get to know Jake and his family:
Jake was born in the midwest, but has lived and ministered in New England for the last fifteen years. He married his talented wife (who works as a project manager), Kristin, in 2006. They became parents when they felt God call them to adopt a young 3 year old boy from Haiti named Kemly. They also have two biological girls, Harper and Macy. Kemly is a freshman at Liberty University and the girls are in middle school. They have a black lab named Zion.
JAKE SCOTT
Jake loves all things sports and will play just about any pick-up sport you can think of. His single favorite time of year is March Madness. He is passionate, fun-loving and crazy about people.
Jake’s speaking style is passionate and practical. He loves storytelling and connecting the stories of the Bible in fresh ways to today’s complex world.
Jake has invested his life in the belief that the Church, when at her best, is the hope of the world and God’s redemptive plan for humanity. He loves helping people realize their unique gifts and maximizing their potential for God’s kingdom.
“If I had a billion dollars in the bank I would still work for the local church. I do not in fact have a billion dollars, but would gladly test that theory some day.” -Jake Scott
QUICK FACTS:
- Started a multi-ethnic church in a city that didn’t have one
- Has his Masters Degree in Transformational Leadership
- Was attracted to Coastal because of our intentionality for diversity, our affirmation of women in ministry and how spiritually healthy the church is.
- Is a Duke fan (“Nobody’s perfect” says Pastor Hank)
Jake’s experience in many church leadership positions over the years helps with a well rounded approach and deep understanding of what is needed to lead a church the size of Coastal.
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF JAKE’S EXPERIENCE:
Jake holds a BA in Leadership in Ministry from Crossroads Bible College and a MA in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary.