Pastor Terry Inman

An Interview with Pastor Terry

Q: Why did you enter into ministry?

A: I had an experience with God's overwhelming love and acceptance in my senior year of High School. I committed my self to serve him with my future. Later in college I was impressed with this life verse, "You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." (Psalm 45.7 NIV) I understand this to mean that " I was chosen "like David" to shepherd God's flock. After graduation I was invited to serve as a youth pastor in Oakland, California.

Q: What motivates you to work each day in God's house?

A: I am compelled by a sense of calling to reach those who have not yet discovered God's personal love in Christ. I get great fulfillment out of teaching them and equipping them to fulfill God's purposes for their lives.

Q: What will we never see you do as a pastor?

A: You will never see me performing on "American Idol".

Q: Name some people (past or present) that have inspired or shaped your life?

A: My Father and Father-in law: Pastor Max Inman and Pastor Roy Blakeley. The only Senior Pastor I served, Pastor Paul Schoch. My former District Superintendent William Vickery. Pastor and Teacher Dr. Jack Hayford

Q: What dream(s) do you have for the church?

A: That we have a growing culturally diverse congregation that is mature, and maximizing their God given gifts to reach our community for Christ.

Q: What do you do to relax?

A: Early morning walks. Hiking. Graphic arts. Reading. Occasional golf and fishing.

Q: What is your favorite ice cream?

A: Moose Tracks "found in Montana"

Q: What web sites, magazines or blogs do you visit most often?

A: News sites. Church sites. Photo and Graphic Art sites. Para-Church ministry sites. Various ministry magazines and theological books and sites.

Q: What do you hate most about church life?

A: I have a distaste for "religious traditions" that are void of genuine relevance in representing Christ to our culture. Church life is not always as "safe" as an environment as it could be to support struggling but growing Christians.

Q: What do your kids teach you about God?

A: He is loving and fun!

 Still want to learn more about Pastor Terry? Click here to read about his most recent mission to Mozambique! (PDF)