Greg Standinger, one of our working elders, grew up in Seven Hills and Madison, OH, as well as Battle Creek, Michigan,  He attended Lakeview High, as well as Battle Creek High School in Michigan.  After Graduation he attended Michigan State University (Go Spartans!).  He and his wife Linda have 2 boys and 1 girl.

After accepting Christ in 1983, Greg attended the MSU Bible Study in East Lansing, and was part of the Glen Arbor Church plant where he has remained since 1988.  He has been an official pastor here at Glen Arbor since 1998 and has also been a part of college ministry work at both Michigan State and College of DuPage.

Here are a few more interesting facts about Greg…

Spiritual Gifts:

Administration, Service, and Leadership
Personal

Vision:

To see Glen Arbor become successful in reaching the Chicago area with the gospel of Jesus Christ

Favorite Quotes:

Christian: “People are not so convinced by the height of your logic as by the depth of your conviction.” – Paul Abbott

Secular: “Ever since the dawn of time man has yearned to destroy the sun” -Montgomery Burns

Favorites:

Bible Book: Hosea

Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 16:[13] Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. [14] Let all that you do be done in love.

Book: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Dale Carnegie

Movie: Henry V

Childhood memory: Going down the Grand River on inner tubes

Hobbies: Biking, Music Writing

Occupation:

Electrical\I&C Engineer – Nuclear Consulting Firm