R. Carl Frazier is the Lead Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Cary, N.C. Carl's passion in ministry centers around preaching and teaching the scriptures, vision casting with a congregation, and sharing with others on their faith journeys. He then obtained his Master in Divinity from Duke University, and Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Carl and his wife Mary-Ellen have two grown daughters. The Fraziers enjoy travel, movies and theater, reading, and Braves baseball.