Meet Dr. Frederick Gregory
Dr. Gregory is a Transformative Leader, Disciple Advocate, Theologian in Residence, and Inspirational Bridge Builder dedicated to the application of teaching biblical principles to congregations and students in seminary. His ministry is defined by a commitment to expanding the church's influence through strategic outreach and nurturing discipleship through impactful Bible studies and mentorship.
Rev. Gregory’s academic and professional journey is marked by a deep commitment to theological education and its practical application in ministry. He successfully completed a Doctor of Ministry (D.M.I.N.) at Houston Christian University's School of Theology, building upon a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) from Faith International University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. His foundation is a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (B.A.) from Georgia Southern University.
His professional experience reflects this academic rigor, serving as an Associate Teaching Pastor and holding the title of Theologian in Residence. In his current role as a Teaching Pastor (Residency) at CityRise Church in Houston, Texas, he has developed and delivered engaging Bible studies and sermons for young adults, fostering increased attendance and discipleship opportunities. He also partnered with leadership to design and implement an innovative curriculum for the RU218 discipleship initiative, enhancing participant learning and engagement.
Rev. Gregory also contributes to the academic environment as a Teaching Assistant for bestselling author, lecturer, Apologist, and Scholar Nancy Pearcey. Directly contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of scholars while teaching Christian Theology and Traditions at Houston Christian University | Houston Theological Seminary.
Rev. Gregory has also served as an Interim Teaching Pastor at the Historic Market Street Baptist Church while also leading chaplain services at the Houston Star of Hope. He is currently conducting a nationwide research initiative to discover solutions to reclaim lost agnostic millennials who have deconstructed their faith commitments.
From Existential Crisis to Vocational Call
Dr. Gregory's call to ministry is rooted in a profound personal transformation, a shift from "Death to Life," which gives theological weight to his vocational trajectory. Prior to his conversion, he found the proverb about good intentions paving the road to hell to resonate deeply. While his actions were guided by a yearning for 'good,' they lacked the essential framework of Christ.
This changed on April 26, 2005, during his time at Georgia Southern University. A series of personal setbacks led to an existential crisis and depression, culminating in the contemplation of suicide. Despite a childhood disillusionment with religion and a prior rejection of church, Gregory accepted a persistent invitation from his college roommate to attend a service at Spirit and Truth Worship Center.
The sermon, delivered by Pastor Paul R. Johnson, centered on humanity's inherent sinfulness and estrangement from God, emphasizing the wages of sin as divine wrath and death. The contrast, however, was in the sacrificial love of God—the sending of Jesus Christ to live a sinless life and take the punishment for sin on the cross. The theological implication, as Pastor Johnson presented, was that God made Christ, "who knew no sin to become sin on my behalf so that I could be adopted as his child through his receptive death on the cross." The message of saving grace and transformative forgiveness resonated deeply. This realization of merely "existing" rather than "truly living" prompted Gregory to respond to the altar call, embracing Christ as Lord and Savior.
This singular event lit a fire in his heart, compelling him to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called" (Ephesians 4:1, ESV), recognizing the expensive debt paid on his behalf. This theological conviction has since driven over twenty years of ministry service across multiple states and diverse ministerial settings.