Rev. Gaylan D. Grant
Pastor Gaylan D. Grant has a rich history in the Assemblies of God. His grandfather and great-uncle were present at Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1914 when the Assemblies of God was first organized. His father, Rev. S.M. Grant and his uncle, Rev. U.S. Grant, were both Assemblies of God ministers.
Pastor Grant earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible from Central Bible College, in Springfield, MO in 1974.
Pastor Grant has served in a variety of ministry capacities. He has been a bus captain, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Pastor, Christian Education Director, Minister of Music, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor. He has served in the Arizona District, the Northwest District, the Kansas District, and the North Texas District. He has served three congregations as senior pastor: Bethel Assembly in Walla Walla, WA; First Assembly of God in Derby, Kansas; and Bethel Temple Assembly of God, in Killeen, TX.
Rev. Grant is active in the North Texas District Council of the Assemblies of God. He is currently serving as a Sectional Rep for Men's Honorbound Ministries. He is also participating in the Church Life Resources Stable Church Cohort, a program designed to create Healthy Churches and Coaches for other churches.
In addition to his ministry, he has worked in the secular environment in a variety of capacities ranging from restaurant manager, to Sales and Service Manager of a large computer store, manager of a large reprographics house, mortgage loan officer, Accounts Receivable manager of a large hotel, and a school food service supervisor.
According to Pastor Grant, nothing he has done has left him with the great sense of reward that he gets from pastoring. "It's what I'm called to, trained for, and passionate about!"
Pastor Grant is married to Beverly and they have been married over 35 years. They have three children: one son and two daughters. All of their children are married with children of their own. That means the Grant's have four grand-children: two grand-daughters and two grand-sons. They thoroughly enjoy being grandparents. Pastor Grant is also a writer and a very good cook.
He is available on Facebook at: Gaylan Grant's Profile
Articles & Resources for Church Workers
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Starting a Greeter Program
Four years ago I accepted the challenge of evangelism chairperson for our church. One of the first programs the pastor and I developed was the Sunday morning greeter program. -
Motivating the Right Person into the Right Ministry
One of the greatest challenges for most leaders is selecting and motivating the right people into the right ministry positions in hopes of minimizing turnover and frustration. Even in the smaller church with limited personnel, it is important to coordinate people and ministry as much as possible. -
“I TRIED, BUT NO ONE EVER CALLED ME”
“I tried, but no one ever called me” are painful words for a leader who has much work to do and not enough people willing to do it. These words are painful for the person who wanted to contribute, but was never called. These are also painful words for a person who is committed to helping people connect and contribute in meaningful ways within the church.
