Coley graduated from Gardner-Webb University and obtained a Master of Divinity with Languages Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Continuing education included 11 courses in Masters Level Counseling at North Carolina A&T State University while a Family Therapist with Family Services of Davidson County.  He has been on staff of four Baptist churches, pastor of two Baptist churches including a new church start, houseparent at the Baptist Children’s Homes and Health Care Liaison at Baptist Hospital.  He has worked with all age groups as a Qualified Professional Counselor including Smart Start, Intensive In-Home, at risk children and teens, parents and grandparents.   He continues to serve on advisory boards or committees of some nonprofit community organizations.  At present he is working part time with DSS in Davidson County and concentrating with Aging Adults at Glenn View Baptist Church. Cathy is his wife and they have one son, a grandson, and granddaughter.