M2M “Hermeneutics for Christian Educators”

          Pastor Michael E. Grady's Bio

          “A Journey of A Thousand Miles”

• Pastor Michael E. Grady began his journey in ministry at an early age. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, by Godly parents, and licensed and ordained in 1970 to the Gospel Ministry.  After completing High School, he attended Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois, where he studied Human Resources prior to entering active duty.  Pastor Grady entered the United States Army in 1974 and his studies took him to Fort. Wadworth, New York. The United States Army Chaplain Center & School prepared him to serve and assist Chaplains in serving soldiers and families.  At every duty assignment, Pastor Grady was afforded the opportunity to excel and exercise his gifts of “preaching and teaching” wherever he was stationed.  He, very early in his military career, found favor both with Senior Chaplains and Senior Chaplains Assistants which further validated “A Divine” calling and appointment on his life.
• Pastor Michael E Grady, after graduating from the United States Army Chaplain Center, Ft. Wadworth, NY, and serving under the banner of the U.S. Army Chaplains’ Corps,  in 1975, found himself assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas.  He went on to retire from active military service, while yet serving as Senior Pastor of True Vine Baptist Church.  During his time at , Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, he also graduated from of Monmouth Bible Institute, Farmingdale, New Jersey, while on active duty and later served as Adjunct Instructor, for students seeking to gain a Degree in Christian Education with an Advanced Degree in New Testament Studies.
• Leadership demands drew him back to El Paso in 2004 to serve the Ninth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was elected and served as Chairman of the Board of Ministerial Examination as well as the Joint Board of Finance. Once again, Pastor Grady was again elevated to the Office of Presiding Elder of the New Mexico Region of the Arizona/New Mexico District, with oversight of eight (8) congregations.
• From 2005-2010, Pastor Michael E. Grady was installed, and served as the President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of El Paso, Texas. While serving in this capacity, he was able to convene Pastors and Ministers from throughout the city of El Paso to develop unity and fellowship among all “Christian leaders” in order to gain credibility of our witness throughout the city.  His theme as he served as Servant Leader of this great organization was “moving, from good to great!”
• In 2015, Pastor Michael E. Grady, was once again led by the spirit of the Lord to plant a “community of faith” in central east of El Paso.  The ministry, Prince of Peace Christian Fellowship Church, launched on the first Sunday in November 2015.  The community stands on four pillars, “faith, family, fitness, and finance.”  The ministry equips and perfects the saints at 2155 Wedgewood Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925.  Christian Education, through Bible study as well as Disciple Training are the cornerstones, which God uses to enlarge the vision and prepare servant leaders, who are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
• Four pillars uphold the ministry of Prince of Peace Christian Fellowship: Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance.  These are surround by “Courage, Competence, Commitment, and Consistency.
• He is married to Jeneverlyn Boatman and will celebrate 46 years of marriage. The Lord blessed them with three beautiful daughters, Monique La’Trice, Michelle Elise, and Jacqulyn Erica Yvette, and one precious granddaughter, Maya Nevaeh.  Pastor Grady loves his family and is devoted to empowering them to be a reflection of God’s heart.