Ben is fortunately married to Cheryl (Campbell) Carter, and they have two married sons, Brandon & Benjamin. They are Kentucky natives who currently reside in Lafayette, Louisiana. Currently they have 5 grandchildren who are the love of their lives. Ben enjoys reading, writing, teaching, cycling, swimming, and walking. He likes cooking when time allows, and considers himself a decent cook at least in his own imagination.

His experience and educational accomplishments are extensive. He served his country as a Federal Civil Service employee for 15 years and has 22 years of military service. Additionally, he has been a pastor for 26 years serving 3 different churches, 2 of which he founded. He has strong business and managerial skills, and his undergraduate studies were in Business Management. Ben holds 2 Master’s Degrees; a Master’s in Christian Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky and a Master’s of Divinity from Liberty Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia. Additionally, he completed 2 years of Clinical Residency at the Alexandria Veterans Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. While in residency, Ben’s primary focus of work was in Behavioral Health, where he worked with traumatized veterans and those who had various addictive disorders. Ben has extensive experience and education working in grief and bereavement with those who have encounter loss, separation, and transition. He is currently in good standing as a Board Certified Chaplain with NAVAC.

Ben has committed his life to serving humankind. He has led Church & Personal Leadership Conferences in West Africa, and in various locations throughout the United States. He has done both individual and group sessions for personal growth development and self esteem enhancement. He specializes in personal development, with the primary emphasis in Biblical Counseling, life skills enhancement, and holistic wellness orientation. He is widely respected, and seeks to enhance the lives of all those committed to his care as a Pastor, Teacher and Life Leader.