Charles Horton
Youth Director | (843) 249-2312 | oceandrive@odpc.org
A native of Horry County, Charles Horton graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School in 2001 and attended Coastal Carolina University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in English followed by a Masters of Arts of in Teaching English. He was employed in Horry County Schools for eight years as a high school English teacher. He currently is employed as an English instructor for the VirtualSC program, South Carolina public school’s online educational program.
From a very early age, Charles’ parents thought it was important to establish a place in his life where he could grow his faith in Christ. He attended a private Christian school until 3rd grade and was an active member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church’s youth program during his teen years. In 2008, after attending a local community church for a few months, Charles felt there was an opportunity there to combine his love of teaching with the passion he had for loving Christ. He served in this local church as the Youth Pastor for eight years, before coming to ODPC in October 2017.
Charles’ desire for the youth ministry is to help youth develop passionate relationships with Christ so they are on fire for spreading the glory of God to those they encounter. Charles and his wife, Elisabeth, are the proud parents of two boys, Blake (age 2) and Noah (2 months) and reside in Longs.
From a very early age, Charles’ parents thought it was important to establish a place in his life where he could grow his faith in Christ. He attended a private Christian school until 3rd grade and was an active member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church’s youth program during his teen years. In 2008, after attending a local community church for a few months, Charles felt there was an opportunity there to combine his love of teaching with the passion he had for loving Christ. He served in this local church as the Youth Pastor for eight years, before coming to ODPC in October 2017.
Charles’ desire for the youth ministry is to help youth develop passionate relationships with Christ so they are on fire for spreading the glory of God to those they encounter. Charles and his wife, Elisabeth, are the proud parents of two boys, Blake (age 2) and Noah (2 months) and reside in Longs.