Background
Pastor Ray hails from England, where he served in the Merchant's Navy
(not to be confused with the Royal Navy).
During his tenure in the Merchant's Navy, he met his future wife, Dr. Luisa,
in Argentina.
They eventually married and made their way to the USA, where he attended
Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winnona Lake, Indiana.
After graduating from both College and Seminary, Pastor Ray served on the
College Faculty for two years teaching Speech Communications.
Pastor Ray ministered, along with his wife and children, in San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, and Hagerstown, Maryland, before coming to Northwood, Ohio.
Additional Ministry Areas
Pastor Ray currently serves on the Seminary Commission and is
in his 13th year as a member of the Board of Trustees
of Grace College and Seminary.
In the past, Pastor Ray has served on the Fellowship Council of the
F.G.B.C., has served as President of the F.G.B.C. National
Ministerium, and has served on various committees.
Pastor Ray has also served as Moderator of two F.G.B.C. Districts
Pastor Ray's philosophy of ministry could be summed up with,
"We use the local church to build up people
rather than using people to build up the church."
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