I am thrilled about who the Lord tabbed as our new Associate Pastor for Adults. He brings to our staff several assets that will strengthen our team and church in important areas.
1. Missionary: There are no current pastors at NEHBC that haven't genuinely wrestled with becoming an international missionary. Yet, we haven't had a former missionary on staff. Pastor Greg and Ellen were IMB missionaries for seven years and lived in Jerusalem, Israel, for six years and London, England, for one year, while serving in administration for the North Africa-Middle East region of the world. Our staff and NEHBC will be greatly enriched by the Kingrys' former experience as missionaries--our passion for joining Christ in His global agenda will only grow and those wrestling with a call to missions will have an experienced couple to provide wise counsel.
2. International living experience: a constant challenge for the American church is ethnocentricity. The Kingrys' years in the Middle East and Europe will be a tremendous asset and will stengthen our ability to think globally.
3. Experienced leader: Pastor Greg has not only served in leadership overseas with the IMB, but he has previously served as Vice President of Finance for Southwestern Seminary where he managed a budget of $16 million and 22 departments. He has also served as President of the Richard Hedrick Company. He has vast experience in administration and leading people.
4. Age/wisdom: Pastor Greg and Ellen are in their early 50s and are empty nesters. Their youngest is 20. They have walked with God longer than I've been alive. Currently, we only have one staff member over 45. Pastor Greg will bring more age balance, wisdom, and maturity to our staff.
5. Relational: Pastor Greg and Ellen have incredible relational skills and are passionate about building one-on-one relationships. Pastor Greg is going to tremendously strengthen the relational aspect of our staff.
Pastor Greg is now the fourth pastor at NEHBC--myself, Pastor Sonny, and Pastor Tim are the others. He starts at NEHBC today and I will officially introduce him to the congregation this coming Sunday.
With Pastor Greg and Ellen on board, NEHBC is positioned for the opening of our larger worship center and the changes it will bring. I'm grateful to God that we currently have all of our staff positions filled.
1. Missionary: There are no current pastors at NEHBC that haven't genuinely wrestled with becoming an international missionary. Yet, we haven't had a former missionary on staff. Pastor Greg and Ellen were IMB missionaries for seven years and lived in Jerusalem, Israel, for six years and London, England, for one year, while serving in administration for the North Africa-Middle East region of the world. Our staff and NEHBC will be greatly enriched by the Kingrys' former experience as missionaries--our passion for joining Christ in His global agenda will only grow and those wrestling with a call to missions will have an experienced couple to provide wise counsel.
2. International living experience: a constant challenge for the American church is ethnocentricity. The Kingrys' years in the Middle East and Europe will be a tremendous asset and will stengthen our ability to think globally.
3. Experienced leader: Pastor Greg has not only served in leadership overseas with the IMB, but he has previously served as Vice President of Finance for Southwestern Seminary where he managed a budget of $16 million and 22 departments. He has also served as President of the Richard Hedrick Company. He has vast experience in administration and leading people.
4. Age/wisdom: Pastor Greg and Ellen are in their early 50s and are empty nesters. Their youngest is 20. They have walked with God longer than I've been alive. Currently, we only have one staff member over 45. Pastor Greg will bring more age balance, wisdom, and maturity to our staff.
5. Relational: Pastor Greg and Ellen have incredible relational skills and are passionate about building one-on-one relationships. Pastor Greg is going to tremendously strengthen the relational aspect of our staff.
Pastor Greg is now the fourth pastor at NEHBC--myself, Pastor Sonny, and Pastor Tim are the others. He starts at NEHBC today and I will officially introduce him to the congregation this coming Sunday.
With Pastor Greg and Ellen on board, NEHBC is positioned for the opening of our larger worship center and the changes it will bring. I'm grateful to God that we currently have all of our staff positions filled.
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