Greg was born in Sioux City, Iowa and has also called Nebraska and California his home. He was introduced to the Lord by his parents at the age of 10, and found in Jesus Christ a life-long Friend and Savior. That commitment was strengthened during a nine-month recuperation from a severe farm accident.

Greg received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Grace University in Omaha, NE. He then received his Master of Arts degree from Talbot School of Theology/Biola University in La Mirada, CA, and his Ph.D. degree in Community and Human Resources from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. While completing his education, Greg experienced valuable work and ministry experience as the Associate Pastor and Senior Pastor of several churches in Nebraska.

For seventeen years, Greg served at Grace University in Omaha NE as a professor, Chair of the Christian Education Department and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. In 2004, he moved to the Chicago area to be the Director of the Rorheim Institute, the adult training ministry of Awana Clubs International. August, 2007 found Greg returning to teaching as the Chair and Professor of Christian Ministries at Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL.

He is the author of Understanding Teaching, Effective Biblical Teaching for the 21st Century; Perspectives on Children’s Spiritual Formation; Shepherding Parents; and Rock Solid Teacher, Discovering the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus. As an experienced Walk Thru the Bible instructor, Greg has taught seminars in the former Soviet Union, China, Africa, Korea, and the Caribbean.

Greg and his wife Donna live in the Chicago area. They are the proud parents of three sons. In his spare time, Greg enjoys participating in all types of drama and sports.

 

Last Updated - Thursday June 19, 2008