Chuck joined the ministry of the Caldwell Baptist Association in September of 2023. Chuck, and his wife Martha Jo are originally from Brewton, Alabama, and he was a pastor in that area for eleven years. Chuck has worked in construction and he and Martha Jo worked in volunteer missions with a church planter in Jackson Hole Wyoming for four years. Chuck holds a BA-Theology degree from The Baptist College of Florida, and an MDiv w/ Christian Ed degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Bounds have three sons, Jake - married to Alex, Ben - married to Grace, and Patrick - married to Jordan. They have one wonderful granddaughter, Lucy. Chuck and Martha Jo like to go to antique shops and festivals, and also enjoy arts and crafts. Chuck’s hobbies and interests include woodworking, fishing, and riding motorcycles. 

“I am so very thankful to be a part of what God is doing in Caldwell Baptist Association. I have a lot of favorite Bible verses; I will forever love the thought of 1 John 3:1 - ‘Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!’”