Some stories are born; others are chosen. Charles Rose didn’t inherit the PK life—he stepped into it, found a father, and reshaped what calling looks like beyond the pulpit. We open up about leaving a mega church at fifteen for a smaller house where mentorship, time, and intentional pouring made growth possible, and how that pivot—absent of church hurt and full of honor—can be a blueprint for anyone sensing it’s time to move without burning bridges.

From Hartford choir rehearsals that felt like rescue to LA’s creative corridors, Charles maps the winding road of purpose: PR degree, HBCU style culture, saying no to the spotlight but yes to shaping it, and building a reputation on excellence, integrity, and telling the whole truth. He talks candidly about loving a father who battled addiction, reframing anger by seeing the man before the label, and choosing forgiveness as a discipline that frees your heart and even unclogs your prayer life. We dig into platform standards and wardrobe guardrails with one clear north star—don’t be a distraction. Ministry isn’t performance; it’s service. Teach the unchurched, guide with patience, and keep the main thing the main thing.

We also celebrate his upcoming ordination as an elder—a public affirmation of a life already poured out in rooms big and small. Expect practical wisdom for PKs and multi-gifted creatives: be loyal to your future, value relationships over transactions, bring your best work at every price point, and close doors with gratitude so God can open better ones. If you’ve felt the nudge to pivot, to forgive, or to raise your standard without losing your soul, this conversation will meet you where you are.

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