Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Meet the Boyd Family!

Today, Greg Boyd is heading to Gateway. His family will follow sometime at the end of the year. It has been a long journey searching the man that God has for Gateway. It has been a journey of faith for us as well as Greg. Over the past two years we have interviewed many individuals, but for one reason or another God would shut the door. Then one day recently, Bill Jones (a long time member of Gateway and President of CIU) called me, he said he had a name to share with me for our Adult and Family LIFE pastor. That one phone call began the journey that led to this day.

Meet Greg’s family: Josh (13), Breanna (12), Megan (16), Patty and Greg

Here are a few facts about Greg:

• Born in Clovis, New Mexico
• Has a B.A. from Auburn University (okay, so you may have to wait until after Saturday’s game to decide if you like him or not.)
• At Auburn, he was
President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes; active in Crusade for Christ; lettered in Cross Country and on the Track team
• Has a Master of Divinity Degree from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary
• Has a Doctor of Ministry Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
• Has served and ministered as a Church planter; Youth Pastor; Senior Pastor; Pastor of Spiritual Development
• Enjoys riding his motorcycle and jogging
• His favorite quote: “You do what you believe. Everything else is just religious talk.” – Peter Lord

Be on the lookout for Greg this Sunday!