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So Who is the Evangelism Linebacker?

We've all heard about the Evangelism Linebacker and we've laughed with the videos, but who is this passionate Christ follower?

Derwin Gray is a man of great passion. For six seasons in the NFL he played with a contagious passion that led to two Pro Bowl nominations. For the last nine years, he has communicated the Gospel of Grace around America and abroad with an intense passion that is both contagious and inspiring. Dewey is a 2004 graduate of the Billy Graham Institute of Emerging Evangelists and a graduate (with honors) of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is being mentored by world-renowned theologian, philosopher, and apologist Norman L. Geisler.
Derwin Gray and his wife Vicki founded One Heart at a Time Ministries in September of 1999. The vision of the ministry is to see people transformed--one heart at a time--through the love, grace, and truth of Jesus Christ. Derwin is also on the Pastoral Leadership Team of theGathering, a young, vibrant multi-ethnic church plant in Charlotte, NC .

Saturday, November 15, 2008

What a week! It started on Tuesday with my bride of nearly 17 years and I catching a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Vancouver, B.C. Vicki and I taught at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism (She rocked the house). I also taught two other sessions. Every time I am around "the Billy Graham people" I am touched by their love for God, their desire to see pastors cared for, and their humility. Everything they do is first class.

On Thursday -- early in the morning -- Vicki flew back to Charlotte; and while I was waiting to board my flight to Denver (so I could teach at the the Dare 2 Share conference), I was witnessed to by a follower of Kabbalah (Kabbalahism is basically Jewish New Age). We had a respectful 30 minute conversation. I told her I was going to pray for her and she said, "No do not pray for me . . . I am Jewish I can't follow Jesus," and I said, "Jesus is Jewish . . . He's the One you've been looking for." I will pray for every time her face flashes in my mind.

Hey -- just a thought -- when was the last time you shared Jesus with someone?

I slept on the plane from Vancouver to Denver. The Dare 2 Share conference was great. over 9,000 teens were trained to share their faith. My voice is about gone. I catch an early flight tommorrow. I miss my wife and kids. I miss the church I co-pastor (which is the best church in the entire universe!). I'm done; sleepy time for me.

Gripped By His Unfathomable Grace,

derwin

1 comments:

alltoyou said...

Hey I just want to say thanks so much for talking about abortion this past weekend at d2s. I know you didn't say much but nonetheless it needs to get out there.
It's been on my heart a lot lately to talk about things like this more. They are too hush hush, which ends up being why so many people do it believe it or not. And why so many people can't accept the love that Christ offers. It's very heartbreaking.
So thanks again for bringing it up. You guys rocked it out at Denver. As a leader it's such a blessing watching our kids be transformed by the power of Jesus and d2s is just one of many times I get to watch it take place : )
See ya next year
Natalie