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Derwin Gray has transitioned from NFL defensive back to a prominent pastor, author, and speaker.
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Derwin L. Gray and Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church (TC), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community outside Charlotte, NC.
Derwin L Gray, a former NFL player, founded Transformation Church with his wife Vicki, an approach discussed in a Premier Unbelievable article.
FaithFi featured Dr. Derwin L. Gray, a pastor, author, and former NFL player, discussing the impact of identity in Christ on personal finance.
Players Trust highlighted Derwin Gray, a retired NFL player who transitioned to pastoring and launched Transformation Church in South Carolina, for their 'Spotlights' feature.
Leading Saints conducted an interview with Dr. Derwin L. Gray, co-founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, discussing offering transformation through Jesus to leaders.
Outreach Magazine interviewed Derwin L. Gray on 'Simply Evangelism,' highlighting his role as co-founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, and author of "How to Heal Our Racial Divide."
Derwin L. Gray was born on April 9, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Judson High School in Converse, Texas, before playing college football at Brigham Young University (BYU). Drafted in the fourth round with the 92nd pick in the 1993 NFL Draft, Gray embarked on a professional football career as a defensive back. He played for five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts from 1993 to 1997, where he recorded significant tackle counts, including 124 in 1993, 129 in 1994, and 112 in 1995. Following his time with the Colts, he played one season with the Carolina Panthers in 1998, completing his six-year NFL career.
After retiring from the NFL, Gray transitioned into ministry. In 1999, he and his wife, Vicki, established One Heart At A Time Ministries, an itinerant speaking ministry. He pursued higher education in theology, earning a Master of Divinity degree magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary in 2008, with a specialization in apologetics. Demonstrating his commitment to religious scholarship and leadership, Gray founded Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, in January 2010, alongside his wife. This church is characterized by its multiethnic, multigenerational, and mission-shaped community.
Gray furthered his academic and theological pursuits, receiving a Doctor of Ministry in New Testament in Context from Northern Seminary in 2018, under the guidance of Dr. Scot McKnight. He has authored five books and is a regular speaker at conferences throughout the United States. His work focuses on topics such as healing racial divides and the theology of the multiethnic church. Through Transformation Church, he continues to broadcast live services weekly and hosts the Multiethnic Church Roundtable, an initiative aimed at educating ministry leaders on best practices for fostering diverse and inclusive church communities.
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