Greg Amundson

Dr. Gregory J. Amundson (M.A., M.A., D.Min.) is an ordained Christian minister, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on leadership, spiritual disciplines, and resilience. His work bridges rigorous scholarship and real-world application, equipping leaders to live and serve with courage, clarity, and conviction.

Dr. Amundson serves as a federal law enforcement professional, applying his research on leadership, resilience, and wellness in high-stakes environments. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at Regent University, teaching grounded theology, biblical studies, pastoral leadership, and chaplaincy. His academic work reflects a deep commitment to integrating faith and research with intellectual integrity and spiritual depth.

With more than two decades of experience in warrior professions, including service as a U.S. Army Captain, DEA Special Agent, and SWAT Team Operator, Gregory brings a rare and compelling perspective on faith in action, spiritual resilience, and servant leadership. He is a founding athlete of the CrossFit program, a Krav Maga Black Belt, and an honor graduate of the LAPD Handgun Instructor Training School. His life and work embody disciplined strength shaped by biblical conviction.

Gregory is the founder of Eagle Rise Publishing and Eagle Rise Academic, imprints devoted to advancing Christian scholarship and producing books on leadership, theology, biblical truth, and personal transformation. Through his writing and teaching, he encourages readers to pursue spiritual depth, intellectual rigor, and a life marked by purpose, renewal, and enduring faith.

Gregory and his wife, Jessica, enjoy life along the Florida coast, where they surf, snorkel, and scuba dive together.