Dr. Lewis W. Gregory

I have been fascinated with books ever since I was a young child. The printed page has been an integral part of our family history. My granddad had a printing shop, and it was one of the places that I enjoyed visiting the most. I was especially enamored by the way he printed words. In those days, type was set one letter at a time. Most children have alphabet block letters to play with, but I felt as though my playing was big time! When I visited his print shop, I had the real thing— printer's block letters. As I sat there trying to make words, I had no idea that I was in the process of becoming a wordsmith. Later, I noticed that my dad was an avid reader, and my mother often read Bible stories to me, as well as other children's books. It seems I could never get enough.

Therefore, once I was old enough, I eagerly learned to read, and it wasn't long before reading became one of my hobbies. I acquired an interest in many types of stories. I wanted to learn everything I could. I enjoyed sitting around listening to my dad and his friends tell stories about their past experiences. God also blessed me with a vivid imagination. Often, I would daydream and make up various kinds of stories. It was great entertainment for me—words, stories, and books—all intrigued me. Clearly, reading has had an impact on my life.

While I never set out to be a writer, it was obviously part of God's plan. Actually, I believe the Lord has been preparing me for this awesome assignment all my life. Therefore, I count it a privilege to share my God-given talents with the world through my writing.

Dr. Lewis W. Gregory is president of SOURCE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, a discipleship and leadership-training ministry located in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Gregory currently serves as director. His responsibilities include teaching, preaching, counseling, and writing. He has a special emphasis on training and consulting leaders, such as ministers, business personnel, and government officials. He is committed to a grace-oriented approach to ministry based on Christ and the Cross, emphasizing our union with Christ as our life.

He is also an ordained minister, having been called into the ministry in 1971. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Lamar University, a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctoral degree from Luther Rice Seminary. His ministry has been multifaceted: mission work, conference ministry, counseling, teaching, writing, and pastoring. Dr. Gregory has ministered in 30 states and 45 foreign countries since he began in 1970.

Lewis and Lue have been married since 1969. They have three children—Amy Charis, Aaron, and Andrew—a son-in-law, Rich, and a daughter-in-law, Cristina, and four grandchildren, Thomas & Taylor Grace Butler and Theo & Sophia Grace Gregory. Lue serves as the full-time Administrator at Source Ministries. The Gregory’s greatest desire is that Jesus Christ be exalted in their lives and ministry. They are personally committed to the ministry of life and the encouragement of others.