Bio of Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Senior Pastor, Clair United Methodist Church • Founder, 3E Leadership Consulting & Development

Dr. Charles W. Ferguson is a pastor, consultant, and community-builder who helps leaders and organizations align vision, culture, and execution. As Senior Pastor of Clair United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio and the founder of 3E Leadership Consulting & Development, he coaches executives and clergy, designs
leadership and organizational development experiences, and speaks nationally on spiritually grounded, justice-minded leadership.Charles’s work blends biblical wisdom with practical systems thinking. He leads initiatives that advance economic mobility and community health, including program design for youth rites of passage and housing/resource efforts. A prolific writer and host of The Safe House Podcast, he creates tools that strengthen the Black church,
equip teams, and care for the mental and spiritual well-being of leaders.Whether facilitating an offsite, preaching, or coaching one-on-one, Dr. Ferguson is known for clarity, candor, and compassionate accountability—helping people move from inspiration to measurable impact.

Focus Areas

  • Executive & pastoral coaching
  • Leadership & organizational development
  • Preaching, facilitation, and change leadership
  • Black church futures, liberation-minded ministry
  • Mental health of leaders and resilient teams