Transformation Church
Derwin Gray
Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the co-founder 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.
What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?
The biggest ministry challenge is discipling Christians out of consumerism, individualism, and political idolatry.
What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?
Transformation Church is in strategic planning to have 4 multisite campuses in 10 years.
What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?
Fishing
What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?
1. True, historic orthodoxy Christianity must be separated from political idolatry.
2. The church must display through the gospel, God's power in living a racial reconciliation.
3. We must show that Jesus is inviting us into kingdom--not just as a transaction, but transformation.