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As the storytelling director of The West Church in Alief, Corey Paul captures and shares stories of God’s work within the church and the community. His mission is to illuminate how the church seeks to transform lives by making disciples of Christ. A former Houston firefighter, Paul is married to Summer. The couple has two daughters, Journee and Amani.
What does a storytelling director for a church do?
My role revolves around capturing and conveying the heartbeat of our community through compelling narratives. This involves creating content that highlights God’s work in and through His people, ensuring our stories inspire faith, hope, and action. I oversee initiatives like sermon production, social media strategy, and the West Creative Collective, where we translate biblical stories into hip-hop-inspired audio and visual experiences. My job is to ensure these stories resonate deeply, glorify God, and engage both our congregation and the Alief community.
What’s one thing you’d like to see God do through your ministry this year?
I’d like to see the West Creative Collective fully flourish. A key goal is advancing our flagship (audio and visual) project: translating the Bible audio and visual experiences. By fostering community and providing resources, we aim to inspire culture with impactful faith-based content. I also aim to equip our team with systems and training to ensure the ministry runs smoothly and continues to grow.
What’s one challenge you are facing in your ministry?
A key challenge is balancing creative innovation with operational efficiency across the entire media department. … It’s a constant effort to ensure everything runs smoothly while staying focused on our mission. At the same time, we’re working to cultivate a culture of love and encouragement, ensuring that we come alongside God’s people with grace and purpose rather than becoming overly systematic or transactional.
What’s one thing you’ve learned in ministry or life you know you’ll never forget?
Faithfulness to God’s calling always outweighs immediate results. Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint, and trusting in God’s timing is essential. Anytime I’ve submitted to God in obedience, I’m often unsure where He’s leading me at first, but it always ends up far better than I could have imagined with my limited perspective. Perseverance, fueled by faith and the support of community, often leads to outcomes beyond what we envision.
How can SBTC churches be praying for you this year?
Pray for clarity, wisdom, and strength as I juggle multiple roles in ministry, family, and creativity. Pray for The West Church and the West Creative Collective, that we would continue to glorify God through our work and reach people effectively with the gospel. Specifically, pray for the Alief community we serve, that hearts would be transformed, needs met, and God’s presence powerfully felt.
