At the recent U.S. Regional Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, regional pastor Greg Williams and his wife Susan were honored for Greg’s 25 years of GCI employment. GCI president Joseph Tkach presented Greg and Susan with a 25 year service plaque and watches to thank them for their years of devoted service.
While a student at Ambassador College in Pasadena, Greg worked part-time in several campus departments. Then in 1983 he went to work full-time as a physical education instructor in Imperial High School in Pasadena.
In 1985 Greg entered employed pastoral ministry as a ministerial trainee, serving in the Glendora, California congregation. Then in 1986 Greg was ordained an elder and began serving as an assistant pastor in Glendora. In 1987 he and his wife Susan transferred to Denver, Colorado, where Greg became an associate pastor in 1988.
In 1991 the couple transferred to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where Greg served as the church pastor. Beginning in 1997 he added responsibilities as coordinator of one of GCI’s annual festivals – a responsibility he held for many years.
In 2000, Greg also added the responsibility of heading up the basketball and volleyball programs at SEP in Orr, Minnesota. Greg served in many capacities at the camp in subsequent years.
In 2006, Greg left the employ of GCI, and began working as a regional leader for Youth for Christ in Atlanta. In 2008 Greg returned to employment in GCI, serving part time as director of GCI Generations Ministries – a job that became full time in 2009. In 2010, Greg joined Ted Johnston in developing a course in youth ministry at Grace Communion Seminary. And in 2012, Greg began serving as the GCI regional pastor of the eastern part of the United States.
Congratulations and thanks to Greg and Susan for their many years of service!
Congrats to Pastor Greg and Sister Susan!! GOD BLESS
Congrats to you both, Greg and Susan.
Blessings and warm regards,
Ross and Tammy Jutsum
Congratulations Greg and Susan. It’s been a great blessing to share the journey with you.
25 years…congratulations to both of you!
Congratulations Greg and Susan. Great to see you recognised for this milestone in your journey of service. Can it really be coming up 30 years since we graduated!
I remember 25 years that came 16 years ago now. Congrats on all the service and achievments and keep racking up the years!
I read the summary of all your job duties over the years. I don’t know at all how you have the energy to wear all your current hats, but we sure do appreciate your loving, gifted service. Thanx and “cool beans”
All the very best to you Greg and your wife, Susan. It’s been a long while from the time you were in Winnipeg, Canada, until now ! Many more great years to you two !