Dr. Rodney Lavon Coleman is a native of Leasburg, N.C., married to Kristal Coleman (Lady K) and the son of Roderick and Verna Coleman. In August of 2013, Dr. Rodney Coleman became the sixth called pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill, affectionately known as FBC. Since Coleman’s arrival, FBC has experienced exponential membership growth, and increased church ministries and community partnerships.
Coleman is a 1995 graduate of Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem State University, a Master of Divinity Degree from Wake Forest University, and a Doctorate in Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Coleman also holds a Master of Social Work Degree from National University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA).
In addition to preaching for 25 years and pastoring for 18 years, Dr. Coleman has over 20 years of experience as a Minister of Music and 6 years as an Executive Pastor. He is the co-founder and COO of Colebro Entertainment, Inc. In addition, he is also a singer, musician, songwriter, producer, composer, certified recording engineer, an affiliate writer for SEASAC Performing Rights Organization and the founder of Riry Dean’s Music Publishing Group.
Dr. Coleman has worked professionally as a grade teacher, a sixth grade Language Arts teacher and a Primary Reading Teacher for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. Coleman has also served in the capacities of Literacy Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, NC, adjunct English Professor at Forsyth Technical Community College, Project Coordinator for Real Men Teach at Winston-Salem University and adjunct professor at the Apex School of Theology and Hosanna Bible College.
Dr. Coleman is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Dr. Coleman enjoys golfing, bowling, and basketball, and lives his life according to Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!”