Episode 115

Derwin Gray

From the NFL to Pastoring and Writing

As a professional football player, Derwin Gray never imagined he would become a pastor or a writer. Today, he is a founding pastor and the author of several books including his newest book, The Good Life.
As a professional football player, Derwin Gray never imagined he would become a pastor or a writer. Today, he is a founding pastor and the author of several books including his newest book, The Good Life.
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Show Notes:115. Derwin Gray — From the NFL to Pastoring and Writing

After graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and with the Carolina Panthers. During that time, he and his wife Vicki began their journey with Christ.

Derwin and Vicki eventually began an itinerant speaking ministry in 1999 and Derwin went on to graduate from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, with a concentration in Apologetics.

Following God’s call on their lives, the Lord transitioned Derwin from his primary role of an itinerant speaker to serving as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in January of 2010.

In addition to his role at Transformation Church, Derwin teaches at conferences nationwide and is the author of several books including 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) and, recently released, The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness (2020).

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    For the last year this kid has trained, often five nights a week. I told him I would never make him, but if he wanted, I would find a way to get him there. His hard work paid off. He had to compete at a higher belt level and still won his three matches to take first in the bracket. Some many great lessons. @dynastyjiujitsu
    For the last year this kid has trained, often five nights a week. I told him I would never make him, but if he wanted, I would find a way to get him there. His hard work paid off. He had to compete at a higher belt level and still won his three matches to take first in the bracket. Some many great lessons. @dynastyjiujitsu
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    Happy birthday to the cutest 8 year old I know.
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    Collecting shells and cracking coconuts.
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    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
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    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
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    It’s officially fall when hay starts going in the barn.
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    For the last year this kid has trained, often five nights a week. I told him I would never make him, but if he wanted, I would find a way to get him there. His hard work paid off. He had to compete at a higher belt level and still won his three matches to take first in the bracket. Some many great lessons. @dynastyjiujitsu
    Just working on a little Bible project.
    We got it in before the snow comes. Fun day.
    Happy birthday to the cutest 8 year old I know.
    Collecting shells and cracking coconuts.
    Silver Dollar City 2024
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
    It’s officially fall when hay starts going in the barn.
    For the last year this kid has trained, often five nights a week. I told him I would never make him, but if he wanted, I would find a way to get him there. His hard work paid off. He had to compete at a higher belt level and still won his three matches to take first in the bracket. Some many great lessons. @dynastyjiujitsu
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    Just working on a little Bible project.
    @thepastorwriter
    @thepastorwriter
    We got it in before the snow comes. Fun day.
    We got it in before the snow comes. Fun day.
    @thepastorwriter
    Happy birthday to the cutest 8 year old I know.
    Happy birthday to the cutest 8 year old I know.
    @thepastorwriter
    @thepastorwriter
    Silver Dollar City 2024
    Silver Dollar City 2024
    @thepastorwriter
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    I’ve been hunting with Millie for twelve years. Not sure how many more I’ll get, but this was another good one.
    @thepastorwriter
    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
    South Dakota pheasant hunting with my dad and brother.
    @thepastorwriter
    It’s officially fall when hay starts going in the barn.
    @thepastorwriter