About Us

VISION
Following Jesus as a fisher of men while teaching others to do the same. - Matthew 4:19

MISSION
Partnering with the local church to equip God’s people for life changing evangelism and discipleship; And building relational bridges throughout the body of Christ, so that our unity helps the world to believe the Father has sent His Son. This happens as God’s Spirit leads us in making Jesus known, loved and obeyed.

Greg preaching at Vine Church: Dunn Loring, VA.

Serving the Local church

As an evangelist, I partner with pastors, local churches and ministries to embrace the full Gospel. As we yield to Christ, the Holy Spirit transforms us and gives us a passion to reach the lost. Then, we go in His power, love and truth to reach communities with the Good News of Jesus!

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? SHow us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation. "
- Psalm 85:6 - 7 (NIV)

Training & launching small groups /'class meetings'

Greg taught a course on Methodism with Dr. Terry Lindvall. Here, they teach their students about one of God's gifts, ice-cream!

Jesus’ main method in making disciples was a small group. The group consisted of apprentices who were to be like their Leader. Following Jesus’ model, the early Methodists formed class meetings, which were the heart of the movement for almost 200 years. It is my great desire to help our churches recover this long neglected method of the Methodists! The majority of conversions during the Wesleyan revival took place within these redemptive groups. My work is to gather these ‘small groups’ from the church and community. Our focus is the intersection of Scripture and life experience, which brings transformation. A constant goal is to apprentice leaders for these groups who will in turn train others This is a clear "method of Jesus" in making disciples. In the first 100 years of the Methodist movement, "class meetings" were the front lines of evangelism and discipleship. These weekly meetings were required for people to be in the movement. We need a recovery of "the method of Jesus" and the "method of the Methodists."

Cultivating Hispanic ministries & partnerships

Greg hosts Pastor Thelma from Nicaragua.

Blessed to be a blessing expresses God’s desire for humanity. Our Hispanic brothers and sisters have come to this country seeking economic blessing; and we get to share with them the greatest blessing . . . the love of God in Christ.

I partner with local churches to develop and launch Hispanic ministries within congregations. I also partner with churches to create short term mission programs overseas and create partnerships between the church in the United States and the church in Latin America.  The mutual blessings that come from such efforts are phenomenal!
One of the greatest joys in being with our amigos from Latin America is experiencing how the Good News of Jesus transcends peoples, cultures, nationalities, languages and geography!
When a young man from Chiapas, Mexico with dark skin and Mayan facial features trusts in Jesus to rescue him from his sins, new life comes just as it happens with all who trust in Christ!  If we would see God’s sovereignty in the people movements around the planet, then the church would mobilize offering them Christ in word and action.

BUT OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN. AND WE EAGERLY AWAIT A SAVIOR FROM THERE, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. ”
- philippians 3:20

“Porque nuestra ciudadanía está en los cielos, de donde también esperamos ardientemente al Salvador, el Señor Jesucristo. ”
- Filipenses 3:20

Preaching, Evangelism training, and life together

Greg speaking to pastors at the Boyd Institute.

Greg is available to preach and teach in any setting: churches, homes, businesses, small groups in coffee shops, etc.! Having served as a pastor of an established church for three years and as a church planter for eight years, Greg understands the beauty, challenges and complexities of the local church. He is available via Zoom, Skype or Facetime as well!

Meet Our Board

Mike Senecal

mike@lifeinhisname.net

   Mike grew up on a small farm in the rural lands of Bozrah, Connecticut. With a strong liking for the sea and its lore, Mike served in the Coast Guard for 22 years (1990-2012).  He proceeded to complete a stint as a Pastoral Administrator for Redemption Church before returning to the Coast Guard in 2018 as a civilian employee.
Married in 1992 to his beautiful bride Julia, they managed to conceive and raise three pretty awesome children: Laurissa (25), Emma (23) and Ethan (20).  Mike and Julia recently became grandparents and are enjoying their new grandson Byron.
When not busy with other things, Mike enjoys working with his son-in-law, Jeremy, on their Futures Trading Business, which he promises will one day solve all of the financial challenges for his favorite non-profits.

Rev. Brian Sixbey

brian@lifeinhisname.net

Brian Sixbey has served as the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church Fox Hill in Hampton, VA for the past 10 years. In his 24 years of ministry, he pastored five other churches in Virginia: Woolwine, Ross-Harbour, Gogginsville and Beech Grove.
He has been married to the love of his life, Shan, for 27 years. They celebrate two children, Caedmon and Catriona, and an “adopted” son, Peibo Li. Caedmon and Catriona attend St. John's College in Santa Fe. Peibo attends the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Dustin Shambach

dustin@lifeinhisname.net

Dustin attended Messiah College from 2003-2006. Previously, Dustin worked with Greg at Virginia Wesleyan University to launch a weekly ministry gathering, Marlin Christian Athletes.
He and his wife Christie are new parents. Currently, Dustin is a stay at home dad with their daughter, Julianna, and attends Grace Bible Church.

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