Bud Burnett at the helm

32°N · 80°W  ·  Charleston, South Carolina

Bud
Burnett

Senior Pastor Electrical Engineer U.S. Navy Veteran Private Pilot Sailor Scuba Diver Tech Entrepreneur IT Consultant Musician

Engineer by training. Pastor by calling. Veteran by service. I spend my days leading Connections Community Church, running technology companies, and consulting on IT projects — and my free time on the water, underwater, or in the air above the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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843.608.1270 b2b@budburnett.com

Background

A Life Built on
Service & Discovery

My path has never followed a straight line — and I wouldn't have it any other way. After serving in the United States Navy, I pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering and built a career at the intersection of technology and leadership. Today I serve as Senior Pastor at Connections Community Church in Goose Creek, South Carolina, while simultaneously running several technology companies and providing freelance IT project management consulting to clients across the region.

Outside of work, I chase the horizon — on the water as a sailor, beneath it as a scuba diver, and above it as a private pilot. The Lowcountry is the perfect backyard for all three.

Connections Community Church Goose Creek, SC U.S. Navy Licensed Pilot PADI Diver ASA Sailing
USN
U.S. Navy Veteran — service, discipline, and leadership
EE
Electrical Engineering — the foundation of everything technical
PPL
Private Pilot License — the sky is just another ocean
GOC
Senior Pastor, Connections Community Church, Goose Creek

What I Do

Many Hats. One Mission.

Whether I'm in the pulpit, the cockpit, or a client's boardroom, the goal is the same: serve well, build something that lasts, and keep learning.

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Senior Pastor

Leading Connections Community Church in Goose Creek — preaching, teaching, and building a community of faith in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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Electrical Engineer

An engineering background that shapes how I approach every problem — systematically, rigorously, and with an eye for what actually works.

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Tech Entrepreneur

Owner of several technology companies, building software and solutions that solve real problems for real businesses.

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IT Project Management

Freelance consulting for organizations that need someone who understands both the technology and the business side of complex IT projects.

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Sailor

Avid sailor on the beautiful waterways around Charleston and the Lowcountry — and founder of Connections Youth Sailing, a non-profit teaching kids to sail.

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Private Pilot & Diver

Licensed private pilot and avid scuba diver. The sky and the sea are two very different places that teach very similar lessons about patience and respect for nature.

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Dive Deeper

Each corner of my life has its own page. More are coming — check back as new ones launch.

✝️ Faith Connections Community Church Senior Pastor at Connections Community Church in Goose Creek, SC. → ⛵ On the Water Sailing & Connections Youth Sailing Non-profit youth sailing program based out of Connections Community Church. → 🌊 On the Water Cap'n Bud's Sailing Adventures Sailing lessons, sunset charters, wedding cruises, and the Charleston Harbor Ghost Tour. → 🎸 Music Guitar & Jazz Drums Guitarist and jazz drummer — catch the trio's next show. → 🤿 Underwater Scuba Diving Dive logs, gear notes, and adventures beneath the surface. Coming Soon → 🔧 Engineering Patriot ECM Repair Veteran-owned Jeep ECM/PCM repair — half the cost of dealer replacement. → ✈️ In the Air Flying Life as a private pilot in the Lowcountry and beyond. Coming Soon → 🗂️ Professional IT Project Management Freelance consulting for technology projects that need experience and clarity. Coming Soon →

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Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for an IT consultant, want to know more about the sailing program, or just want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

Phone

843.608.1270

Email

b2b@budburnett.com

Location

Goose Creek, South Carolina
Greater Charleston Area

Church

Connections Community Church
Goose Creek, SC

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