Title: Dean of Admissions, New York campus
Education: Graduated from the Bible Institute in 1985; bachelors degree in Bible from Cedarville University; working on a masters in organizational leadership from Cairn University (formerly Philadelphia Biblical University)
Background: Has served in several local churches and Christian ministries, beginning with the First Baptist Church of Willingboro, New Jersey, where he was an associate pastor. Greg has also been the senior pastor at Church of the Acres in Springfield, Massachusetts. Greg worked as the Protestant chaplain at Springfield College and was the executive director of the Lion's Den youth ministry in Springfield before joining the Bible Institute staff this fall.
What have you been up to since attending the Bible Institute?
The most significant thing that has happened since graduation is marrying my wife Gina and raising our three daughters, Michaela, Miranda, and Jessica.
What does your current role at the Bible Institute include?
I am serving as the dean of admissions, and my role is to facilitate connections and relationships with future Bible Institute students and their families. Many people do not realize how academically strong and spiritually nurturing the Bible Institute can be. It is my desire that we will communicate this truth to a large amount of our alumni as well as a large amount of people around the world as we encourage new students to attend the Bible Institute.
What do you like most about your role?
I love the team I work with, and I love the interaction with potential students.
What does Word of Life do that you haven't seen happen elsewhere?
Word of Life entrusts so much ministry to young people, but not in a way where they are leaving the ministry to novices — rather, Word of Life is careful not to “despise” the youth (1 Timothy 4:12). Young people are allowed to be examples in every aspect of ministry.
What do you do in your free time? Do you have any interesting hobbies?
I enjoy riding motorcycles and riding a tandem bicycle with Gina -- as long as she pedals. Since 1984 when I saw one of my professors, Ray Namie, ride a motorcycle, I have been fascinated with wheels.
What do you remember most about your Bible Institute year? I remember the missions conference, when we created a missionary superhero named Tiny and strung him on a wire so he could fly into Council Hall.
And, of course, I remember meeting Gina. (Dean of Women) Ginny Newton told me that many couples who don't think they are dating actually end up getting married. She was right.
What advice do you have for fellow alumni?
Never forget what God did for you by bringing you to the Bible Institute.
What about for current students?
Remember that Word of Life is a first step. Begin by making strategic steps towards God's best future for you.
Do you have someone at Word of Life you would like to hear from in a Q&A? Email alumni@wol.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment