It is with great joy that I announce the following appointment change for the Inland District:
It is my intention to appoint the Rev. Gregg Sealey as the new Inland District Superintendent, effective July 1, 2016.
Gregg brings many gifts for this role: strong administrative skills, demonstrated in his leadership of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry in this quadrennium; as well as vision and coaching training and experience to help pastors and churches grow in their ministry. Recently certified as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaches Federation, Gregg brings the new skill set of professional coaching to the D.S. role, a direction that our Greater Northwest Cabinet is moving to into the future.
He is a 2007 graduate of Saint Paul School of Theology, following a successful first career as a physical therapist, as part owner and member of the Board of Directors of Cascade Rehabilitation Associates. He has served our churches in Hoquiam and Spokane with care and skill.
Gregg has served in the Inland District since 2009 as the pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church, bringing clarity of vision, reorganizing and focusing lay leadership around that vision, and leading vital and passionate worship.
Gregg’s spouse, Jennifer, is an elementary school teacher in the East Valley School District; together they have two children, Olivia (16, a Junior at Mead High School), and Max (18, a freshman at Washington State University).
I am excited for the Inland District, for the Pacific Northwest Conference, and the entire Greater Northwest Area. I hope you will join me in anticipating Gregg’s leadership for the whole church!
