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Gary’s Resume

Our three children at Gregory’s retirement ceremony from Coast Guard (21 years)

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Email: ged880@gmail.com  website: www.garydavenport.org

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Present Interim Ministry – Rockville, Maryland

Terry and I have been joyfully serving wherever God wants us for over four decades. Our ministry together has taken us from the American Southeast to the Midwest, the West Coast, and across the Pacific to China — and back again. Whether planting seeds in a university classroom in Jingzhou, shepherding a congregation of 450 in South Florida, or walking alongside a small church during a season of transition, our calling has remained the same: to preach the Word faithfully, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, and to build up the body of Christ in love.

We approach every ministry with the conviction that God’s Word is sufficient, that the local church is the centerpiece of His plan, and that servant leadership — marked by humility, diligence, and genuine care for every soul — is the model Jesus set before us. We are grateful for every congregation that has entrusted us with the privilege of ministry, and we remain ready to serve wherever the Lord opens a door.

Recent Ministry Opportunities

May 2025 – Present · Interim Minister Rockville church of Christ — Rockville, Maryland  Currently serving in an interim ministry capacity in the greater Washington, D.C., area.

September 2013 – May 2025 · Interim Minister — Multiple Congregations (18–24 Month Placements) Served successive interim ministries providing pulpit preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and congregational leadership:

  • Farmerville church of Christ, Farmerville, Louisiana
  • Lassen Street church of Christ, Vallejo, California
  • Cedar Grove church of Christ, Andalusia, Alabama
  • Stafford church of Christ, Houston, Texas area
  • Northwest church of Christ, Durant, Oklahoma
  • Sunset Avenue church of Christ, Madera, California

EXTENDED MINISTRY AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • June 2016 – January 2018 International Bible Study Leader Conducted weekly two-hour Skype Bible studies each Saturday evening for 5–7 individuals in China, Japan, and other international locations.
  • January 2013 – September 2013 Minister Beijing church of Christ — Beijing, China Worked full-time with the Beijing congregation while conducting numerous private studies. Terry attended language school to maintain Visa eligibility.
  • February 2011 – December 2012 Missionary and English Teacher Jingzhou, China Taught conversational English at a university while conducting small-group Bible studies among many Chinese youth during private time.
  • September 2007 – April 2010 Pulpit Minister Parkway church of Christ — Sacramento, California Served a multicultural congregation of 260 members. Administered the Northern California Bible Institute.
  • April 2004 – September 2007 Pulpit Minister Mentor church of Christ — Mentor, Ohio Served 175 members. Administered the North Coast Bible Institute. Oversaw LIFE groups, served as webmaster/bulletin editor.
  • January 1992 – April 2004 Pulpit Minister West Broward Church of Christ — Plantation, Florida Congregation grew to 450 members. Moved into a new building June 1995; expanded with nine classrooms January 2000.
  • 1989 – 1992 Education Minister East Brainerd Church of Christ — Chattanooga, Tennessee. Also taught at Boyd-Buchanan School (Bible, journalism, P.E.; coached middle school football, baseball, girls’ basketball).
  • 1986 – 1989 Pulpit Minister Brookwood Way Church of Christ — Mansfield, Ohio Served 220+ members. Emergency part-time chaplain at Mansfield Correctional Institute (medium-security men’s prison).
  • 1982 – 1986 Education Minister Brainerd Church of Christ — Chattanooga, Tennessee Served 425 members.
  • 1979 – 1982 Campus Minister Middle Tennessee Christian Center — Murfreesboro, Tennessee College program grew from 30 to 140+ students.
  • 1972 – 1979 Sports Reporter Chattanooga News-Free Press — Chattanooga, Tennessee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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