Podcast appearances and mentions of Derwin L Gray

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans consult astrology, tarot cards or a fortune teller, Pew study finds Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "What's difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? And why it matters. https://t.co/DJm1umv0w9" / X 4 Things We Get Wrong About Discipleship With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself French Woman Stuck with English Accent 11 Years after Tonsil Surgery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a crisis of good news in our world today. The message of the gospel - the radical, transformative love of God poured out through Jesus Christ - has become muted, obscured by the noise of culture wars and the bitter taste of Christendom's failures. For many, the idea of "evangelism" conjures up images of slick preachers and aggressive door-to-door campaigns, leaving a sour note where there should be a jubilant melody. But my guest today, Derwin Gray, is on a mission to reclaim that melody - to help believers rediscover the joy and power of sharing the good news, not as a chore or a weapon, but as an overflow of the love that has set their own hearts ablaze. As the founding pastor of Transformation Church, Derwin has witnessed firsthand the way a community can be "lit up with love" - a people so captivated by the grace of God that it spills out into every corner of their lives. In our conversation, he unpacks a vision of evangelism that is relational, empathetic, and rooted in the overwhelming reality of God's affection. It's a perspective that has the potential to rekindle our passion for the gospel and reshape how we engage a world that is, in many ways, starving for the good news. So join me as we dive into Derwin's story, and discover how the simple act of receiving God's love can transform us into everyday missionaries, compelled to share the most life-giving news the world has ever known. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC. He is also the author of several books, including “How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation." You can follow him at @derwinlgray on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as www.derwinlgray.com.Derwin's Book:Lit Up With LoveDerwin's Recommendation:Paul: A BiographySubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowEmail jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! Support the show

WNBC News Anchor Chuck Scarborough Signs Off After 50-Year Run From Nixon To Trump 2.0 Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: ""Pro-life leaders are sounding off about the "serious and growing threat" of chemical abortion pills after President-elect Trump said he would not restrict access to the pills as president." https://t.co/VziWWfHqJD" Terri Green on X: "“God is Holy, Holy, Holy.” — R.C. Sproul https://t.co/xoTCbJLQPr" Many Young Adults Are Skipping Holiday Gatherings to Avoid Post-Election Tension ℂ

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Which Church in Revelation Is Yours Like? Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "10 Guidelines for Christian Voters. This is from 1984 (Pentecostal Evangel). https://t.co/OSPqV7CLdP" Jon Acuff on X: "Leaders who can't be questioned end up doing questionable things. #leadership #goals #mindset https://t.co/jaKr0DyM0F" No Little People, No Little Places - Eternal Perspective MinistriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Smietana on X: "Thanks to the sources who talked to me on the Friday before a holiday for this story https://t.co/DUtcYU8coz" Wall Street Apes on X: "I can't even describe how insane this is, you just have to watch it Going through the ingredients of the New Pumpkin Swirl Frozen Coffee at Dunkin Donuts Someone needs to explain how this is actually legal to serve to people https://t.co/OI0Gx20Rd5" Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "When Jesus Christ was in the garden of Gethsemane and the ultimate darkness was coming down on him and he knew it was coming, he didn't abandon you-he died for you. If Jesus Christ didn't abandon you in his darkness, the ultimate darkness, why would he abandon you now, in yours?" Drew on X: "I wish just one presidential candidate would say, "Here's why my positions changed. I said one thing in the primaries to appeal to my radical base. But it's a general election and now I have to swing to the middle to pick up moderates. I have no values but I am super duper" Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "Pastors, we are in stormy seas of political idolatry, malicious progressivism, destructive populism, and anemic discipleship; our rootedness in King Jesus, His Gospel, His kingdom, and His mission is essential. Get back in Him." challies on X: "Flashback: When we hear a sermon that stimulates our minds, we owe praise to God, not the preacher. When we hear a new song that provokes our hearts to worship, we ought to praise God long before the songwriter. https://t.co/M4y5cY7pH4"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

i/o on X: "The median age of an MSNBC viewer is 70. At Fox News it's 69. Younger people watch CNN (median age 67)." Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "Jesus came to earth to save us because we can't be good enough. Grace means salvation is unearned, it's a gift. "For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift —  not from works, so that no one can boast." ~ Paul Ephesians 2:8-9" U.S. stocks poised for slight bounce back after worst day in almost 2 years Max Lucado on X: "There are many different translations for the Greek word that describes the Holy Spirit: Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Intercessor. But the central message is the same: we are not alone. https://t.co/JWmDeCRMzF"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song | Desiring God  Jonathan Merritt on X: "BREAKING: Orange Conference founder @reggiejoiner has been fired due to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a senior leader, just one week before thousands gather at their annual event" Amaze the Next Generation with God | Crossway Articles North Carolina bear cubs snatched out of tree by group to take selfies with in disturbing clip How Do I Share the Gospel to People Who've Heard It All Before? - (relevantmagazine.com) Ben Kew on X: "NPR's far-left CEO Katherine Maher: "Our reverence for the truth might be a distraction that's getting in the way of finding common ground and getting things done." This “Jeopardy!” Question About the Bible Left Fans Outraged (beliefnet.com) Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, remember the sovereignity and unfailing love of our God. Ephesians 1:10 NLT And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle-up for episode 66 of The Waypoint Podcast. This is a note-taking, listen-up conversation! Dr. Dewin Gray is a firehose of Biblical truth, join us as he gives nuggets from each of his projects plus much more. We hope you find this conversation encouraging in your ministry context!You can find more about Dr. Dewin L. Gray and all his projects atwww.derwinlgray.comRemember you can always find us atwaypointchurchpartners.comFollow us atfacebook.com/WaypointChurchPartnersinstagram @waypointchurchpartnersThe Waypoint Podcast is hosted and produced by Dyke McCordhosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca HottIf you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head toiplantchurches.comRegister for future Waypoint Events or reach out to any of our Staff!

Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his wife Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves as Lead Pastor. They met at Brigham Young University where he played football and she threw the javelin on the track team. They have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, Pastor Derwin played professional football in the NFL—five years with the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Carolina Panthers. During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ. Pastor Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Apologetics, and was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler. He was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. Pastor Derwin speaks at conferences nationwide and is the author of several books, including How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Pastor Derwin Gray. 03:30 What do you do as a pastor? It's not a job. It's a calling. 06:00 How he came to play with BYU football and in the NFL. The spiritual awakening that led Derwin to become a pastor. 13:00 Taking religious courses at BYU without much of a religious background. Derwin shares some of the experiences that he had in his classes. 16:30 Being at BYU taught Derwin to learn the story of other people that you love. It taught him a moral framework and what it means to take care of your own. 19:10 Leadership from Coach Edwards He surrounded himself with good coaches He delegated to them He empowered his staff He built strong relationships 22:30 Delegation means finding and equipping the right people to implement the vision and championing them to do it. 23:30 Tips for delegation You are clear on what you are asking them to do You are prepared to prepare them to do what you are asking them to do Celebrate them for what they do 26:45 Motivating the volunteers and people that are serving. Lovingly pushing people towards action. 32:15 The dynamic between the congregation and a pastor. They have a big staff to care for and shepherd their people. The pastor can't do it alone. 34:40 The biggest things that Derwin sees that his congregation is struggling with: anxiety, depression, fatigue, comparison, trauma. 37:15 I can't carry people's hurts; I have to carry them to Jesus. Learning to have compassion without getting compassion fatigue. 39:40 Crash course on giving a sermon on Jesus. It's not about information, it's about transformation. 45:00 Derwin shares his insights on sharing a testimony. Many in our church testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet and that the Church is true but don't talk about how Jesus has changed their lives. 46:00 The role of Derwin's wife, Vicki, in the ministry. Women have a vital ministry role. 48:00 To be a bishop or pastor doesn't mean telling people what to do. Their job is to serve the staff and congregation. 49:30 A lot of times we get our leadership style from culture and not from Christ. 52:40 Pastor Derwin shares his final thoughts and testimony on leadership. Links derwinlgray.com Books by Pastor Derwin Gray Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Watch on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck,

Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his wife Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves as Lead Pastor. They met at Brigham Young University where he played football and she threw the javelin on the track team. They have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, Pastor Derwin played professional football in the NFL—five years with the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Carolina Panthers. During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ. Pastor Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Apologetics, and was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler. He was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. Pastor Derwin speaks at conferences nationwide and is the author of several books, including How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Pastor Derwin Gray. 03:30 What do you do as a pastor? It's not a job. It's a calling. 06:00 How he came to play with BYU football and in the NFL. The spiritual awakening that led Derwin to become a pastor. 13:00 Taking religious courses at BYU without much of a religious background. Derwin shares some of the experiences that he had in his classes. 16:30 Being at BYU taught Derwin to learn the story of other people that you love. It taught him a moral framework and what it means to take care of your own. 19:10 Leadership from Coach Edwards He surrounded himself with good coaches He delegated to them He empowered his staff He built strong relationships 22:30 Delegation means finding and equipping the right people to implement the vision and championing them to do it. 23:30 Tips for delegation You are clear on what you are asking them to do You are prepared to prepare them to do what you are asking them to do Celebrate them for what they do 26:45 Motivating the volunteers and people that are serving. Lovingly pushing people towards action. 32:15 The dynamic between the congregation and a pastor. They have a big staff to care for and shepherd their people. The pastor can't do it alone. 34:40 The biggest things that Derwin sees that his congregation is struggling with: anxiety, depression, fatigue, comparison, trauma. 37:15 I can't carry people's hurts; I have to carry them to Jesus. Learning to have compassion without getting compassion fatigue. 39:40 Crash course on giving a sermon on Jesus. It's not about information, it's about transformation. 45:00 Derwin shares his insights on sharing a testimony. Many in our church testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet and that the Church is true but don't talk about how Jesus has changed their lives. 46:00 The role of Derwin's wife, Vicki, in the ministry. Women have a vital ministry role. 48:00 To be a bishop or pastor doesn't mean telling people what to do. Their job is to serve the staff and congregation. 49:30 A lot of times we get our leadership style from culture and not from Christ. 52:40 Pastor Derwin shares his final thoughts and testimony on leadership. Links derwinlgray.com Books by Pastor Derwin Gray TRANSCRIPT coming soon Watch on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox,

Not a week goes by that the US isn't rattled by a racially-charged news story. Just last week we reeled and lamented the shooting of young Ralph Yarl, a black teen boy who went to the wrong address in Kansas City to pick up his young brothers. It's tempting to think such headlines have nothing to do with us, or that we as individuals have nothing to offer our national strife. Christians especially might want to shrink back from the conversation, not wanting to become too political. The racial distance and even division we see in our Christian communities testifies that ethnic unity is not a high priority for us as a whole. Dr. Derwin Gray, a pastor of a multiethnic church in North Carolina and author of How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, About Racial Reconciliation, says pastors and seminaries have failed to disciple our generation of Christ followers when it comes to God's Word and our diversity. Dr. Gray says, “In western christianity we've turned the gospel into 'Jesus died for your sins and you can go to heaven when you die.' The gospel is more than simply saving individuals. It's saving individuals who are of different ethnicities to bring them into a family… What we've done in America is we've made a package of ‘here's how you can go to heaven when you die' versus ‘how do we become the redeemed new people of God for all time.'”On this episode of All Things we're diving into both the Bible and culture when it comes to ethnic unity and disunity. Dr. Gray refuses to be siloed into one political camp or the other. Rather, his insight and comments are nuanced and laser-focused on the Kingdom of Jesus. We talk about: - Derwin Gray's fascinating life story: how he played football at BYU and then the NFL, how he came to Jesus, his rigorous theological pursuits, and how he—a chronic stutterer—came to establish multiethnic megachurch with his wife in Charlotte, North Carolina. - How our vertical reconciliation to God requires our horizontal reconciliation to all people. - How the Bible is saturated with God's plan for a multiethnic family. - How there are indeed demonic powers at work in the world, seeking to keep us divided. - The cost and joy of pursuing multiethnic ministry. - Identity in Christ alone, especially when you preach against the cultural grain. - How to respond to the shooting of Ralph Yarl—you might be surprised by the multifaceted response Dr. Gray gives here. Like I said, he refuses to be siloed and I really appreciate that!- The benefits of detoxing from media and social media and feasting instead on God's Word. - How the church of Jesus is over 2,000 years old and political parties are new and temporary. Let's be rooted in what will last forever! Recommended Resources:How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation by Dr. Derwin L. Gray: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781496458803/how-to-heal-our-racial-divide-hardbackhttps://www.derwinlgray.com/

We continue to bring you taster episodes of our wide range of Premier Unbelievable podcasts during August. Our newest podcast 'Unapologetic' offers weekly conversations with leading Christian thinkers, apologists and evangelists. In this episode Justin meets former NFL player Derwin L Gray, who founded Transformation Church in South Carolina and is author of the new book 'How To Heal Our Racial Divide'.   Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 See episodes at our website: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unapologetic   • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Martin Luther King said that '11 am Sunday is the most segregated hour in America'. Today, most churches are split along black, white or latino lines. Pastor Derwin L Gray, author of 'How To Heal Our Racial Divide', tells Justin Brierely how they have sought to make Transformation Church a truly multi-ethnic community.   For Derwin Gray: https://www.derwinlgray.com   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Phrases such as Critical Race Theory, Black Lives Matter, 'antiracism' and 'white privilege' have become polarising issues in Christian circles. Derwin L Gray shares what he thinks Christians need to understand about racism and the controversy surrounding these terms.   For Derwin Gray: https://www.derwinlgray.com   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Former NFL footballer-turned-pastor Derwin L Gray shares lessons he has learned from leading Transformation Church, the multi-ethnic megachuch he founded, as he continues to open up his book 'How To Heal Our Racial Divide'   For Derwin Gray: https://www.derwinlgray.com   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Derwin L Gray is a former NFL football player who, along with his wife Vicki, founded Transformation Church - a 'multicultural, multi-generational, mission-shaped' church in South Carolina. Derwin tells Justin Brierley how he came to faith during his football career and why he decided to write his latest book 'How To Heal Our Racial Divide' and why we are living in racially divided times.   For Derwin Gray: https://www.derwinlgray.com   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

God's vision for a ‘reconciled, multiethnic family in loving community' is central to the Gospel. Dr. Derwin L. Gray offers grace-filled, convicting and Jesus-centric encouragement as we talk through his newest book – How to Heal Our Racial Divide. As the pastor of Transformation Church, Derwin offers candid and practical suggestions for fellow ministry leaders. We invite you to explore the honesty of Scripture and the encouragement of a fellow brother in Christ through this episode. Show Notes:  For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org Start a MOPS group: www.mops.org/start-a-group Additional Pastor Resources: www.mops.org/pastor-resources Guest: Dr. Derwin L. Gray Follow Derwin on Twitter and IG: @derwinlgray Visit www.derwinlgray.com to engage more about Dr. Derwin Gray's personal work and to purchase How to Heal Our Racial Divide. To learn more about the work of Transformation Church (TC), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped church visit transformationchurch.tc. 

For the second week in a row we are hanging out with a friend from Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from Brigham Young University, Dr. Derwin L. Gray played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). Dr. Gray began his journey with God, experiencing His faithfulness as as Christ moved in his heart to make Him known.Derwin earned a master of divinity degree with a concentration in apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary under the mentorship of the renowned theologian Dr. Norman Geisler. He also earned a doctor of ministry degree in the New Testament in context at Northern Seminary. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the cofounder and lead pastor of Transformation Church (TC), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped church located in the Charlotte, metro region. He is a popular conference speaker and the author of Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart; Building a Multiethnic Church; The Good Life; God, Do You Hear Me?, Limitless Life, and his new book out TODAY, How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation.Like many of us, Dr. Gray is weary of the racial divide in our society. He longs to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and trust replace distrust.The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal our persistent racial divides. In How to Heal Our Racial Divide, Dr. Gray walks us through Scripture, showing us the heart of God—how God from the beginning envisioned a reconciled multiethnic family in loving community, reflecting his beauty and healing presence in the world. This message is central to the gospel itself.Cover to cover, I could not put this book down. After picking up How to Heal Our Racial Divide, you won't read the Bible the same way ever again. You will hear me admit this more than a few times in this conversation with Dr. Gray! There is so much to learn from this eye-opening scriptural journey when we as God's people turn from being color blind and embrace being color blessed.Official show notes available atwww.kohliebrowning.comMusic, "Where the Light Dances" by Yamareewww.instagram.com/yamareeofficial/"Wrong" by Dan Henig"Jindupe" by Lauren Dunski

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed (a United Reformed Church plant) meeting Sundays at 4:00 PM, with a 5:30 PM fellowship dinner afterwards. Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Dr. Derwin L. Gray (DMin., Northern Seminary) is Senior Pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, North Carolina. We want to thank Tyndale for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Gray! Purchase the book here: How to Heal our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

Ben sits down with author and pastor of Transformation Church, Dr. Derwin L. Gray to navigate what the Bible says about healing our racial divide and what action we can take to stand for reconciliation in our communities as well as our local church. Like what you hear and want to dig in deeper? Grab a copy of Dr. Derwin L. Gray's new book, How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew About Racial Reconciliation. Connect with Dr. Derwin: -Instagram -Twitter -Website -Check out Transformation Church -Purchase his new book, How to Heal Our Racial Divide Connect with Ben: -Instagram -Twitter -Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight Thank you to our sponsor: -Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we're kicking off a new podcast series with our first episode – How to love God in a world that says otherwise. Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss any new episodes. What does it look like to love God? A life of sacrifice? Serving? Tune in as Alexandra Hoover and Pastor Derwin L. Gray talk through what it looks like to truly love God in a world that says otherwise. Make sure to connect with us www.transformationchurch.tc

Racial tension is at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin's journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and the steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: Building a Multiethnic Church | Previously released as - The High Definition Leader by Derwin L. Gray (https://amzn.to/3J1Sezv) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (amzn.to/2XvuIGa) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

We all “know” we should pray more, but is it actually making a difference in ourselves and the world around us? Dr. Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, joins co-host Scott Young to discuss the prayer that God uses as the foundation on which to build your life. Learn how prayer is the secret place where you find God waiting for you. It's not about “getting stuff” but becoming who you were meant to be. This episode may just transform your prayer life forever.  For Show Notes & Episode Details: https://theinfluencerspodcast.org  Get more inspirational content all week: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/hearinfluencers Learn more about Dr. Derwin L. Gray and get his latest book, “God, Do You Hear Me?” at https://www.derwinlgray.com/   

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written several books, most recently God, Do You Hear Me? And the bestselling The Good Life. Gray and his wife Vicki have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, Pastor Derwin played professional football in the NFL—five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993–1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ and experienced God's faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and to make Him known. Pastor Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, with a concentration in Apologetics. He was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. In 2018, he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight.God Do You Hear Me Book HereInstagram Follow The Story Box on Social Media► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify WATCH HERE:► YouTube If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to On the Path, a podcast filled to the brim with encouragement, inspiration, interviews & life lessons to ignite you in your faith, push you to your purpose and challenge you to be exactly who You are called by God to be...a world changer! Get into the classroom of life, as we talk about the things that matter most. Join host Cheryl Nembhard along with incredible Leaders as they share their raw thoughts, feelings & life stories of triumph, tragedy and the big lessons they've learned along the way!This week, we're speaking with Dr. Derwin L. Gray , Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and Author of several best-selling books, as we answer one of life's biggest questions: God, Do You Hear Me?Pastor Derwin discusses his latest book by the same name and reminds us that:Prayer is the secret place where we find God waiting for us.Prayer is the door we enter to discover God's heart of unending grace.Prayer is the home we have always wanted, where we can crawl into our Father's lap and find our purpose.Prayer is not about getting God to give us stuff. It is about becoming who we were made to be: a reflection of Jesus in the world.This conversation is for anyone who's seeking  to  go deeper in their prayer life!! Available on all podcast platforms or WATCH the conversation on my Youtube channel (cherylnembhard).  :)Like, Rate, Review & Subscribe!

It's a uniquely challenging time to imagine a world without barriers, not to mention racial justice and peace. The conflict in our culture seems to get more palpable and explicit every day. Let this week's conversation with pastor, author, and former NFL player Derwin Gray be a seed of hope and a foundation for how we all move forward into compassion and grace. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written several books, most recently the bestselling The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. Gray and his wife Vicki have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Also on the episode: Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel The Dream Big Academy Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery. It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel... Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience. That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't. Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. But, there's so much more... That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning? Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future. And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

It's a uniquely challenging time to imagine a world without barriers, not to mention racial justice and peace. The conflict in our culture seems to get more palpable and explicit every day. Let this week's conversation with pastor, author, and former NFL player Derwin Gray be a seed of hope and a foundation for how we all move forward into compassion and grace. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written several books, most recently the bestselling The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. Gray and his wife Vicki have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Also on the episode: Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel The Dream Big Academy Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery. It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel... Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience. That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't. Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. But, there's so much more... That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning? Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future. And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

Prayer is the door we enter to discover God's heart of unending grace and the home we have always wanted. The place where we can crawl into our Father's lap and find our purpose. In today's episode we are leaning into a topic that is foundational to our lives as followers of Jesus and that is PRAYER. It's through prayer where we learn to trust that God has immeasurably more for us through His Son Jesus. As I am watching God grow and develop this dream He put on my heart through Rise Collective Women, He continues to teach me so much about the power of prayer and the gift of communicating with Him. If you struggle with prayer, find yourself doubting the effectiveness of prayer, or want to know if God even hears you when you pray, this conversation will encourage you today. Dr. Derwin L. Gray joins the conversation today to talk about what prayer is and to help us lay a theological foundation for our understanding. Dr. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written several books, including the bestselling The Good Life and most recently God, Do You Hear Me?. Links from the show! Derwin's book God, Do You Hear Me? Join the Rise Collective Email List Subscribe to the Podcast Email List Rise Collective House Interest Form

How do we move from a homogenous church or group to one that welcomes full participation of people from different ethnicities? Why is it so important for churches to reflect their communities and be ethnically integrated as a reflection of the full Gospel? What can we do in our small groups to help create safe spaces for people to discuss issues related to ethnicity and socioeconomic differences as part of our discipleship?  Listen as Dr. Derwin Gray envisions and calls churches to "grow out of ignorance, classism, racism, and greed into the flourishing, vibrant, and grace-filled communities of believers that God intended."    Guests:  Dr. Derwin Gray & Kristel Avecedo     Bio: Dr. Derwin L. Gray, a former NFL player, is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church (TC). Transformation Church is a multiethnic, multigeneration, mission-shaped community in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Derwin and Vicki have been married for twenty-eight years and have two adult children. Derwin is the author of Building a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace, and Reconciliation in a Divided World and the host of Marinate on That Podcast Kristel Acevedo serves at Transformation Church as a Content Creator and also works in small groups ministry. She writes transformational discipleship resources in English and Spanish and is passionate about helping people get connected to God and each other.    LINKS: https://www.derwinlgray.com/ https://www.kristelacevedo.com/ https://transformationchurch.tc/  

Aaron is joined by Dr. Derwin L. Gray to discuss how to build a multi-ethnic church and the lack of diversity in the American church. Link to Dr. Gray's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400230489?pd_rd_r=c628a90c-0a21-4972-85b8-8455a726f941&pd_rd_w=QSpTl&pd_rd_wg=TJXfc&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pf_rd_r=JNX972PJVJHWMZ208GEA&ref_=pd_gw_unk

In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in North Carolina and former NFL Safety. Dr. Derwin L. Gray joins the podcast to discuss his most recent book, Building a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace, and Reconciliation in a Divided World. Building a Multiethnic Church is an invitation for church leaders to help their congregations embrace Christ’s call to the early church—a call that crosses ethnic and socioeconomic barriers to create heavenly colonies of love, reconciliation, and unity.

In this episode listen to Dr. Hardwick as he delivers a message based on his new best selling book Disability And The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion (Intervarsity Press Feb 2021)  What people are saying about Disability And The Church "In a time when first-person disability narratives remain hard to come by, Disability and the Church presents a marvelous example of the power of disabled voices in the church. Rev. Dr. Hardwick provides his readers with a powerful message about not only accepting people with disabilities but including them as church leaders. Masterfully interweaving his personal narrative with Scripture and the history of the Christian church, Hardwick offers an insightful look into what it means to pastor a church while on the autism spectrum, as well as practical tips for developing inclusive churches that take the wisdom of disability experience seriously. Disability and the Church is essential reading for church leaders and seminarians who desire to make their places of worship inclusive, diverse, and faithful to God's call by placing disability at the heart of the conversation." -- Devan Stahl, Baylor University "Writing is most beautiful, most authentic, and most life-transforming when authors embody the story they are telling. Dr. Lamar Hardwick inhabits the story he is writing. He writes from a unique vantage point: he has Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. His autism doesn't define him. Jesus does. Jesus has graced and used his life to teach the church how to love and live more inclusively and generously. God invites us all to his banquet feast of grace. His table is big enough for us all." -- Derwin L. Gray, co-founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, south of Charlotte, North Carolina, and author of The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness As a seminary student-- and Mom of a son with multiple disabilities, I'm an advocate constantly looking for resources. I've had a lot of clunkers thrown my way. This book was recommended on the disability ministry Facebook page and it does not disappoint! I'm wanting to do a book study with this book when I get a congregation and feel this is the kind of book every pastor should read. Thank you for writing this book! It's exactly the kind of resource I've been looking for! -Amazon Reviewer  You can purchase Dr. Hardwick's new book anywhere books are sold!  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08CS88LDY&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6ZJBHNHZHEWW4EADP4NZ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autismpastorpodcast/support

As the title suggests, this episode is all about the question of multi-ethnicity in the body of Christ. And Dr. Gray is the right person to challenge us in this conversation. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, one of the largest multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped communities in the U.S., located in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina.Dr. Gray is a graduate of Southern Evangelical Theological Seminary and Northern Seminary, where he received his Doctorate of Ministry under Scot McKnight. In addition to his role at Transformation Church, Derwin teaches at conferences nationwide. He is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart (2010), Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future (2013), Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (2015), The High-Definition Leader (2015), and The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness (2020).Oh, and Dr. Gray played for 6 years in the NFL, so, yeah, he can kick your butt.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

(00:00-10:33): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Steve Coble to the show! Steve is the Teaching Pastor at Renewal Church of Chicago.  (10:33-21:29): Dr. Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading the Way, Founding Pastor of The Church of The Apostles, and Host of Leading the Way, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Hope for This Present Crisis: The Seven-Step Path to Restoring a World Gone Mad.  You can hear Dr. Michael Youssef on Leading the Way weekdays at 8am and 2:30pm on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life.  Learn more about Dr. Youssef's new book at thepresentcrisis.com and ltw.org (21:29-31:42): Brian and Steve chatted about health information from the COVID-19 Prevention Network, and Steve shared about  his experience getting the COVID-19 vaccination (31:42-41:46): Brian and Steve shared their thoughts on Dr. Derwin L. Gray's tweet, “I do not have to speak to every topic or every crisis.” (41:46-51:03): Brian and Steve chatted about the new PBS series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song.”    (51:03-1:04:05): Brian and Steve discussed Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson's Christian Citizen article, “Breaking the silence of mental illness.”  Steve also shared about his experience with grief after the passing of his Mom.       (1:04:05-1:13:36): Brian and Steve shared their thoughts on Marianne Garvey's CNN article, “Chris Harrison 'stepping aside' from 'The Bachelor' after controversial interview.”   (1:13:36-1:23:58): Brian and Steve chatted about what makes them hopeful for the church in Chicago.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I welcome guest Derwin Gray. A former NFL star, and now pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Derwin has climbed the ladder of success and discovered the key to finding a kind of happiness the world might promise but can’t deliver. Together we unpack some of the powerful messages in his latest book, “The Good Life.” Also, I’ll share the heart behind my song Brand New, and of course Dad joins me for another edition of Dadvice! Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast/27 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Liquid IV: get 25% off any purchase promo code WEST at https://liquidiv.com/ Indeed: get $75 credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/West --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community located in Indian Land, South Carolina. Derwin met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University where he played for the BYU Cougars football team. They have been married since 1992 and have two children.  After graduating from BYU, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ and experienced God’s faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and make Him known. Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree and in 2015 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. In 2018, he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary.  In addition to his role at Transformation Church, Derwin teaches at conferences nationwide, and will be joining us at the Multiply Vineyard Summit in February! He is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart, Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future, Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study, The High-Definition Leader, and The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness.    In this episode of the How To Plant A Healthy Church podcast, Derwin and our host Michael Gatlin have an inspiring conversation about finding our identity in the Lord and leading from a place of groundedness in the gospel.  Derwin also shares concrete guidelines for building a healthy church and lays down some truth about current situations pastors might find themselves navigating regarding race, politics and generational divides. This episode is fast-paced and packed full of goodness that you’ll want to refer to in the coming year, so pull out a pen and get ready to learn!   Show notes: For more information on the Multiply Vineyard Summit, or to register, go to https://mvsummit.org The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness by Dr. Derwin L. Gray https://amzn.to/2XfoWI3

My guest for The Happy Hour #328 is Dr. Derwin Gray. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina. In today's episode, Pastor Derwin dives into what it really looks like to find true happiness in the midst of tragedy and sin. I love when he says, “The happiness that Jesus wants to give us is not a happiness that’s based on our circumstances. The happiness that Jesus wants to give to us is a happiness of becoming who we were meant to be.” That is such an important reminder. It is easy to think that we will be happy if everything in our life is in line with what the world deems is successful. Pastor Derwin reminds us that happiness is not found in those worldly successes, but rather in fully stepping into our role as Christ followers, and falling deeply in love with who Jesus is.   Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happiness is often a difficult concept to explain, much less achieve. It seems ever out of reach, yet its profoundly subjective in its nature. If we can define what makes us happy, why does it feel so hard for us to obtain it? Much like identity, we often look for happiness in all the wrong places — people, sports, hobbies, or other activities that are full of human beings who are bound to disappoint us at some point.  Have you ever gotten irrationally angry while watching a sporting event? Has your mood been affected by something someone said or did? I think all of us can pinpoint a number of examples where our happiness has been dependent or influenced by worldly things. The key to true everlasting happiness, of course, is through Jesus. Happy are the people who know the joyful show; Lord, they walk in the light from your face. They rejoice in your name all day long, and they are exalted by your righteousness. (Psalm 89:15-16) This year I read the best book I've read, thus far, on happiness — The Good Life by Derwin Gray. This week I was honored to sit down with Derwin and talk about his book and what it looks like to find true happiness through Jesus. In a year where we've experienced a global pandemic, racial injustice, and general loss all around, we are a people searching for happiness. We are searching for the life God has called us to live and to be the person God has called us to be.  Blessed are: -The poor in spirit -Those who mourn -The meek -Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness -The merciful -The pure in heart -The peacemakers -Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake -You, when others persecute you (Matthew 5:1-2) — The Beatitudes True happiness isn't found in self-serving endeavors that bring glory upon ourselves, but rather it's birthed out of a life that looks to serve God and others first and lower ourselves in reverence to and for God and in favor of our neighbors. As Derwin writes in his book, "to love our neighbors is to love God. To love God requires that we love our neighbors." I invite you to listen this week's podcast episode with Derwin as he explains in greater detail what it looks like to find true happiness through Jesus. As a bonus, he opens up about what he's seen as both a human and a pastor as he's watched the racial injustice play out this year. I am honored to share Derwin's wisdom with you all this week. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Before becoming a pastor, Gray played professional football for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. Links: Give Derwin a follow on Twitter (@DerwinLGray) & Instagram (@derwinlgray) Visit his website and buy a copy of his new book "The Good Life" here: https://thegoodlifebook.net/ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5900c37e0647/coleclaybourn If you need to get in touch with me, give me a follow on Instagram at coleclaybourn or on Twitter @ColeClaybourn. Check out the podcast Instagram as well — @innohurrypodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Puddcast this week is Derwin L. Gray, pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, and author of The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. We discussed the Beatitudes as an invitation to a life of meaning and purpose, how that intersects with racial justice, how the prosperity message has crippled our witness, and our great need for leadership from those who have pastored on the margins.Order Derwin's book, The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness.Follow Derwin on Twitter and Instagram.Support me and my work at patreon.com/jonathanpuddleOrder my new devotional, You Are Enough: Learning to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You.Find every book or resource I've talked about on my Amazon storefront, in Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom.

Would you like to live the good life? What does that really look like? How can we bring the good life to others? Friday we visit with former NFL player, Pastor Derwin Gray. Derwin will share about his journey for happiness and what he discovered was the source of true blessing. He'll also show us how we can be agents of peace in our communities, helping to foster healing and flourishing in our embattled cities.

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Is your happiness based on situations or circumstances? What if the happiness we're all striving for isn't the happiness we were created for? The sisters are joined by, Dr. Derwin L. Gray, former NFL player, current pastor of Transformation Church, and author of the new national best time seller book, The Good Life. You don't want to miss this impactful conversation!  You can find Derwin at www.derwinlgray.com and www.thegoodlife.net IG: @derwinlgray If you've enjoyed today's episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Find out what Jesus teaches about true happiness when you listen to the author of "The Good Life," Dr. Derwin L. Gray. This former NFL player and pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, challenges you to study and examine the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. You will begin to live happier as you know the personal character of Jesus, trust Him and then become like Him.

Dr Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina.He’s married to Vicki, They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children, Presley and Jeremiah. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the National Football League for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993–1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998).Gray is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart (2009), Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future (2013), Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (2015), and The High-Definition Leader (2015). And His newest book The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness.

You don’t want to miss this week’s Doable Discipleship Special with guest and author Derwin L. Gray. Hosts Brandon Robinson and Jason Wieland talk about reconciliation, finding our identity in Christ and what that means historically and how this might apply to the body of Christ today. What is color blind vs. color blessed and so much more. For complete show notes, click HERE

I'm joined by Jason Romano who shares tips on living out a Christian life in the secular world, how we can make forgiveness easier, and much more.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Preorder "The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life"-Purchase "Live to Forgive: Moving Forward When Those We Love Hurt Us"-Check out the Sports Spectrum Podcast-Kyle Korver on the Sports Spectrum Podcast-The Gospel and Race (w/ Derwin L. Gray) from Grossly Overdone

Derwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church (www.TransformationChurch.tc), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray & his wife, Vicki, have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude, with a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/Connect with Dr. Derwin Gray here!Facebook: @DerwinLGrayInstagram: @derwinlgrayTwitter: @DerwinLGrayWebsite: www.derwinlgray.comConnect with Brittney on social media for more:Instagram: @BrittneyMosesInstagram: @ChristianMentalHealthInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastYoutube: BrittneyMosesFacebook: @BrittneyAMosesTwitter: @Brittney_MosesBrittneyAMoses.comCrisis lines by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-faith-mental-wellness-podcast-with-brittney-moses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hailing from North Carolina, KJ Scriven’s strong but sincere message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ demonstrates that he uses all of his heart, soul, and his guitar to invoke worship and righteous living to all generations. Not only is KJ an artist, but he serves as Worship & Creative Arts Pastor at Transformation Church under the leadership of Pastor Derwin L. Gray. KJ is a Grammy-award winning songwriter and has multiple song placements on national recording artist projects.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/doseoftheghost)

Racial Injustice, Racism, and Hate many times comes from ignorance. How we navigate through these issues is so important for the Christian community.  Derwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church (www.TransformationChurch.tc), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the National Football League for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998).  In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude, with a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Gray is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart (2009), Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future (2013), Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (2015), The High-Definition Leader (2015), and The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness (2020). Godfidence- Confidence in who I am in God. Utter reliance on Jesus to do the things He has called me to do. “Let’s get our Boots on the Ground”: Buy the book. Meet with other men and go through the questions. www.Thegoodlifebook.net Have a conversation with someone of color. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

The world is changing, and our guest on this episode of the His & Her Money Show is watching it all go down and offering up some incredible advice. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is a husband, father, pastor, and author who came from a career in the NFL to found Transformation Church, a multiethnic South Carolina based community. Today we're talking about his new book and his thoughts on life in general, from race to the church to what happiness means to each and every one of us. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness by Dr. Derwin L. Gray  Transformation Church

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend money, time, and energy chasing after “the good life,” and we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion on the way. But what if the happiness we're all striving for isn't the happiness we were created for?  Pastor of a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church, Dr. Derwin L Gray talks about that in his new book.

I'm joined by Pastor Derwin L. Gray for a conversation on racial injustice, black lives matter, protesting - and how the church should respond.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Purchase Derwin's new book, "The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness"-Listen to last week's episode: my thoughts on George Floyd, racism and the events that have ensued over the past couple weeks

Dr. Derwin Gray joins me on the podcast to discuss biblical happiness and encourage our generation in our steps toward racial reconciliation. He discusses how his childhood, football, and his time at BYU changed his life and prepared him for the role he plays at his church and in our society. His definition of biblical happiness counters what we might typically think it means to be happy and it challenges our self-centered, unfulfilling goals of happiness. A little bit about the guest: Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church. TC is a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community that loves God completely (Upward), ourselves correctly (Inward), and our neighbors compassionately (Outward) located in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. His latest book, The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness releases on June 2nd. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness by Derwin Gray Transformation Church Pastor Derwin is reading N.T. Wright, watching The Last Kingdom, and is refreshed by fishing on his sabbath day Noteworthy quotes: “Jesus is saying, ‘Hey, build your life on a firm foundation so that when the wind and the rain and the storms come you won’t fall down.’“ - 5:11 “Why is the club diverse but Jesus’ club not diverse and why is racism so taboo in the church?” - 14:23 “We’re no longer dependent upon circumstances to bring us fleeting happiness but instead we have the eternal God who’s always shaping us and molding us and transforming us.“ - 22:43 Questions for consideration: What does happiness mean to you? Does your definition of happiness align with God’s holiness and the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-koch/support

Racial tension is at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://amzn.to/2XYWSbS) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (https://amzn.to/2XvuIGa) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is a husband, father, former professional football player in the NFL, a renowned author, speaker and leader in the multiethnic church movement. The founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, he also hosts the Marinate on That podcast. This time with Derwin was a gift to Katie and Susan. Pull up a chair and learn into today’s special guest, Dr. Derwin L. Gray.

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is a husband, father, former professional football player in the NFL, a renowned author, speaker and leader in the multiethnic church movement. The founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, he also hosts the Marinate on That podcast. This time with Derwin was a gift to Katie and Susan. Pull up a chair and learn into today’s special guest, Dr. Derwin L. Gray.

The Good Life with Derwin L. Gray - Episode 368Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude with a Master of Divinity, with a concentration in Apologetics. While there, he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Gray is the author of “Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart” (2009), “Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future” (2013), “Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study” (2015) and “The High- Definition Leader” (2015). Book Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/35oQ6Q1 Derwin L Gray Web Site: https://www.derwinlgray.com  ----more--------more----Looking for some more music during your time at home?Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po  ----more----  Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=134988&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Frickleejames.com%2F&utm_medium=widget ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head  About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesFor more information on Rick Lee James, visit www.rickleejames.com, or follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Listen to his official podcast at www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, and get a daily dose of wisdom from Mister Rogers at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast” podcast can be heard HERE.Request the “Thunder Radio Special” at www.crwradiopromotions.com. Official Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.comGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Booking Inquiries  Click Hereor contact Gary StriplingBy Phone: 904.745.9151By Email: gary@themanagementagency.comManagement General Office Hours:Monday – 11Am – 5PMTuesday – 11Am – 5PMWednesday – Office closedThursday – 11Am – 5PMFriday – 11AM – 5PMSaturday – 11AM – 5PM This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

The Good Life with Derwin L. Gray - Episode 368 Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers.  In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude with a Master of  Divinity, with a concentration in Apologetics. While there, he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Gray is the author of “Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart” (2009), “Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future” (2013), “Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study” (2015) and “The High- Definition Leader” (2015).  Book Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/35oQ6Q1   Derwin L Gray Web Site: https://www.derwinlgray.com    ----more---- ----more---- Looking for some more music during your time at home? Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po    ----more----   Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=134988&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Frickleejames.com%2F&utm_medium=widget   ----more---- As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head    About Your Host: Rick Lee James For more information on Rick Lee James, visit www.rickleejames.com, or follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Listen to his official podcast at www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, and get a daily dose of wisdom from Mister Rogers at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast” podcast can be heard HERE.Request the “Thunder Radio Special” at www.crwradiopromotions.com.  Official Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Booking Inquiries  Click Here or contact Gary Stripling By Phone: 904.745.9151 By Email: gary@themanagementagency.com Management General Office Hours:Monday – 11Am – 5PM Tuesday – 11Am – 5PM Wednesday – Office closed Thursday – 11Am – 5PM Friday – 11AM – 5PM Saturday – 11AM – 5PM

Today we have a chat with SES alum, Dr. Derwin L. Gray, on how his experience at SES has helped shaped his ministry, as well as looking at how the current COVID-19 Pandemic affects us in our ability to minister. Dr. Gray also shares some memories of his mentor Dr. Norman Geisler.

I long for sad things to be untrue one day. I hunger for wrongs to be made right. I thirst for the hurt to be healed and the broken to be fixed. I want decay and death to give way to life and human flourishing. Like you, I’m longing for God’s justice and shalom (peace) to overwhelm our unjust world. And as I long for the brokenness out there to be healed, I also desire the brokenness in me to be healed. Adapted from The Good Life. Copyright © 2020 by Dr. Derwin Gray. Published by B&H Publishers, Nashville, TN. Used by Permission Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude with a Master of Divinity, with a concentration in Apologetics. While there, he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Gray is the author of “Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart” (2009), “Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future” (2013), “Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study” (2015) and “The High-Definition Leader” (2015).

1) Tell us about you!My family and I relocated from Chicago to Charlotte, NC three years ago when I joined P31 and Lysa T’s team as Director of Theology and Research. My wife and I have been married over 10 years and we have three little boys under the age of 8 (Liam, Levi, and Lucas) and we are expecting our 4th, a baby girl any day now! In addition to serving at P31 I also serve my local church, Transformation Church on the preaching team with my Pastor Derwin L. Gray. 2) I sat under one of your teachings at She Speaks 2019 and from that, I have so enjoyed following you on social media. I love the way you teach people how to not only read God’s word but you teach the importance of finding what it truly means in the contexts of the time it was written. So, that's where I want to start first with our conversation today. For those just getting their toes wet in the Bible, can you share a good place is to start when reading scripture? I think for anyone that just gets into the Bible they approach it like any book. You open the first page and start reading. But this gets real confusing real quick when you start in Genesis then you eventually hit Leviticus! I’d recommend starting in one of the Gospels. Personally, I love the Gospel of John and Acts. In the Old Testament, you can start with Genesis and Exodus or Judges. 3) Now that we’ve talked about a good place to start what recourses would you point people to use to give a better understanding of what the text is actually saying! I think this is what trips a lot of people up, we think we know what it means because we look at it through the lens of 2020 and not 2,000 years ago.   I think the crucial first resource is a good study Bible. I love the ESV Study Bible. I also often turn to the Faithlife Study Bible that is free online via an App because of the many infographics and media images that helps us visualize the text and what is taking place. There are some great websites like BibleHub and BlueLetterBible that can get you access to some good commentaries.  4) Now that we know where to start and what good recourses to use, I’d love for you to show us how to actually do this! How would you study John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease”. Before I get into the text I want to be aware of the context:  Historical  Social Literary  I try to start by Bible Study process with these four steps:  Observation Interpretation Application Correlation 5) Now I want to move onto something that stood out to me you spoke on this summer, I wish I could remember your words because they were much more eloquently put, but you shared on why we shouldn’t “cherry-pick” God’s word. At the end of 2019, there was a very controversial circumstance that had Christians feeling at odds with one another. One of the main reasons people felt unsettled was the way the topic was being supported was by one verse in scripture without using any surrounding text around it. Can you share why it’s important for us not to do this as well as why we need to be sure those leading us are looking beyond their views/feelings and actually teach what the word says/means? I’d love to start this conversation by briefly talking about Humble Theology. Its something that I’m really passionate about. I think when we approach the text we need to approach it from a posture of humility and when possible extend grace to others that are trying to work their way through the text the best they can. The main challenge and danger of cherry-picking verses is directly connected to a misrepresentation of the Scriptures and coming to conclusions (Interpretation and Application) that are not implicitly or explicitly in the text. When we cherry-pick verses to validate our agenda’s we get into a lot of danger because we are attempting to be masters over the text, and not be mastered by the text. 6) I remember as a very new Christian I didn’t know how to read God’s word but I read it anyway and I believe God honors that pursuit of our hearts as we’re beginning a relationship with Him, but we can’t stay in that place forever. How can people be encouraged to grow from finding a verse that fits them that day to reading God’s word with a heart open to receive what He’s trying to teach us?  I think this comes with dedication, repetition, and conviction.  Dedication - We need deep devotion when it comes to God’s Word. Without devotion and dedication we will never see progression in our spiritual formation Repetitions - we need to create rhythms of Bible reading that creates routines that lead to spiritual maturity Conviction - We need to approach the text with a conviction that this is the true and authoritative Word of God. 7) Lukewarm faith, these are scary words for Christians. This is something stirring in my heart, and I think we all have a deep desire to live in a world with less lukewarm Christians. We as His kingdom kid’s have to get serious about what the call of a Christian really is. Most know what it means to accept Christ. But for whatever reason, it seems to stop after the honeymoon season. I think it stems from a few things: lack of community, lack of leadership, they either don’t know the word of God, or they feel intimidated by it.  What would you say to someone who feels intimidated by the Bible and how would you encourage them to step out of the shallow waters of lukewarm faith or keep pursuing Christ after the honeymoon phase?  It is maybe helpful to understand where the phrase “Lukewarm” comes from. It’s been popularized by the passage in Revelation 3:16 - If you are Lukewarm you will be spit out. This language comes from the water systems that carried hot water through the Roman empire. But, if the water ran on the pipes too long it would become lukewarm and not useful for it’s intended purpose. Being Lukewarm seems to indicate a situation where you are stuck. I think you hit it when you talked about community and the lack of corporate engagement amongst the people of God. We are living in a culture that is increasingly pursuing autonomy and individuality. However, the Scriptures point not to individualism but a corporate gathering of believers - the Ekklesia or the church. I really think the local church is the key to this issue.  8) The Living With Less Podcast is all about living with less of the things getting in the way of who Christ is calling us to be. If someone asked you what they needed to begin living with less of in regards to this what would it be and why?When I read this question I really just thought about myself. And I think that I need to live with less expectations of my own personal wants and desires and submit myself to the authority and kingship of Jesus. You can find Joel on Instagram at @muddamalle. There you will find so much information that can help you with your walk with The Lord.

One in five people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. As surprising as it may be, spiritual leaders are no exception to this statistic. Leading a church and shepherding God's people can be a stressful and overwhelming endeavor, and it's important that pastors receive care for their mental healthIn this episode, former NFL player and pastor Dr. Derwin L. Gray calls in to discuss mental health and the soul care of pastors with Josh. They discuss stigmas, the need for rest, and the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of ministry.On December 6, Dr. Gray will be speaking at our GC2 Summit about Facing Hards Truths & Challenges of Pastoral Ministry: A Conversation on Leadership, Burnout, and Mental Health. If you like this episode, please consider joining us.

Grace is greater than we can imagine or comprehend. But grace is a gift that we can experience. Join Dr. Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor, Transformation Church, as he explores the beauty of God’s grace in John 4:1-42.

Pastor Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead Pastor of Transformation Church (TC), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, located just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. TC also has two campuses in South Carolina Correctional Institutions, Kershaw and Lee. For three out of the last five years, TC has been recognized by Outreach magazine as one of the top 100 fastest-growing churches in America. In today's episode we discuss how to build a preaching ministry that fosters multi-ethnic ministry. We also discuss reaching different generations. Pastor Derwin has been an influence on my life personally and I'm excited to share our conversation today. Get your notes ready and get ready for the heat!

Join us as we continue in our series “I’ll Be Happy If...”! This weekend Dr. Derwin L. Gray will explain how finances should be used for the glory of God.

Join us as we continue in our series “I’ll Be Happy If...”! This weekend Dr. Derwin L. Gray will show us that our true power is in Christ.

Welcome to Episode 005 of the Ministry Hangout podcast. Listen and access the show notes below or search for Ministry Hangout on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, we learn from Josh Surratt, Brandon Cox, and Derwin L. Gray. Josh Surratt is passionate about helping people find God and grow in...

The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (goo.gl/f9C1yB) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (goo.gl/61WUrV) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

Racial tension is as at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://goo.gl/f9C1yB) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/61WUrV) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (http://www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-Gray/117534411600257) Twitter (https://twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!

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