JOEY SCHWARTZ

Pastor of Connections and Outreach

Joey was born and raised in Charlotte. Jesus saved him at YoungLife camp when he was 17 and became his permanent passion.

He wrote a book called Use Your Gift (2022) and co-authored A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible (2019).

He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2015 with a degree in journalism and English and received his M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. 

Before coming to MCC, Joey served in college, small-group, and house-church ministry. In addition to his work with MCC, Joey leads LiveFull, a ministry helping people experience a full life in Christ through Word-and-Spirit resources.

Joey and his wife Kelli have three children—Ruthie (5), Whitsun (3), and their latest addition, Revere, who arrived in February 2024. They are thrilled to seek and savor the Spirit with the MCC family.