Today my appointment to begin a new Methodist church in the Sterlington/North Monroe area was announced at St. Paul’s.
The last three years have been an amazing season of ministry. I have learned many things and treasure being allowed to pastor the people of St. Paul’s UMC. Meredith and I will deeply miss our St. Paul’s family.
This appointment has been the process of years of prayer, conversation and discernment. We know many of our friends (local and worldwide) have questions about the generalities and specifics of the new church. We want to answer any and all questions! We have set up an email list to share what God is doing as we follow the Holy Spirit in this new ministry opportunity.
This is an exciting time for Meredith and me. I would love for you to sign up for the email updates to learn about the unfolding of God’s story here in Northeast Louisiana.

Chad Brooks is a United Methodist Pastor serving in Louisiana. Married to Meredith, he is currently starting a new church in northeast Louisiana. Host of the Productive Pastor Podcast and lover of motorcycles, Chad would love to find Bigfoot one day.
Hey Chad, I’d love to connect with you sometime. I pastor FirstWest Fairbanks here in the Sterlington area. Ben Hackler recently came as pastor of FBC Sterlington. We are seeing God bring some awesome guys to our area! Would love to chat.
cmerrell@firstwest.cc