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Charleston, SC

Nick
Connolly

Pastor  ·  Author  ·  Church Planter

Helping leaders and organizations find solutions to their toughest problems.

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The Connolly Family

About Nick

Pastor. Author.
All-in dad.

Over a decade ago, Nick and his wife Jess packed up everything, moved to Charleston, SC, and co-planted Bright City Church together. Two people, one city, one big dream — to build a church that would be a genuine light right in the heart of the community. Today, that dream is very much alive.

When Nick isn't pastoring, you'll find him writing, coaching pastors and entrepreneurs, or somewhere in the beautiful chaos of life with Jess and their four kids — Elias, Glory, Benja, and Cannon. A University of South Carolina graduate in Religious Studies and holds a Master's in Missional Leadership from Re:Train Seminary, he believes deeply that faith should be practical, leadership should be humble, and the best is always still ahead.

15+Years Pastoring
2Books Published
4Awesome Kids
20+Years Married
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Books by Nick

Words for the
journey ahead

Bible Promises for Dads

✦ Newest Release

Bible Promises
for Dads

Tyndale House · 2025

Hundreds of God's promises arranged for every season of fatherhood — woven with personal reflections to give every dad courage for the adventure ahead.

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Don't Give Up Just Yet

Debut Book

Don't Give Up
Just Yet

Tyndale House · 2024

The dream isn't dead — you're just in the hard middle. A guide to choosing persistence when everything around you is saying quit.

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The Solutionary

There's a Solution
for This.

You see things from a bird's eye view, taking in the whole picture — receiving revelation that strategically helps others solve problems. That's not a skill you learned. That's who you are.

Church & Ministry
Leaders

You've built something that matters but something feels stuck. Nick comes alongside pastors and ministry leaders to find the breakthrough hiding in plain sight.

Business &
Entrepreneurs

You have a vision but the path isn't clear. Nick brings a 30,000-foot perspective — seeing what you can't see when you're in the middle of building it.

Community
Organizations

You're doing meaningful work but need a fresh set of eyes. Nick brings supernatural solutions to the table — and leaves you with a clear next step.

How It Works

01

You Book a Call

A free 30-minute conversation. No pitch, no pressure — just Nick listening to what you're working on and where you're stuck.

02

Nick Gets to Work

Nick prays, thinks, and comes back to you with a clear picture of what working together could look like — tailored to your situation.

03

The Breakthrough

Whether in person or over the phone — you walk away with clarity, a path forward, and the confidence that the solution was there all along.

"You have an anointing to come alongside business and community leaders. As you spend time in His presence, these solutions will come easily."

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Who Nick Speaks To

Maybe you're in the hard middle of something that matters — a calling that's costing you more than you expected, a dream that's taking longer than you planned, or a season of fatherhood that's harder than anyone told you it would be.

You don't need someone to tell you to try harder. You need someone to remind you why it's worth it.

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Persistence
& Calling

For the person who's ready to walk away from what God placed in their heart. Nick speaks to the real cost of calling — and why the payoff on the other side is worth choosing to stay.

Church Planting
& Leadership

From co-planting Bright City Church in Charleston from scratch, Nick brings hard-won wisdom on leading when the road is unclear — and building something that actually lasts.

Faith
& Fatherhood

A husband, dad of four, and author of Bible Promises for Dads — Nick speaks honestly to the men who want to lead their families well but aren't sure they have what it takes.

Let's talk about
your event

Fill out the form and Nick's team will be in touch within a few days. Whether it's a Sunday morning, a leadership retreat, or a men's event — if it's the right fit, Nick would love to be there.

  • Response within 2–3 business days
  • Available for churches, conferences, and private events
  • Open to both in-person and virtual engagements
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