Pastor Edward
Rev. Edward D. Griffin was born on May 18, 1970 in Louisville, Ky. He was reared in a Christian household, all active members of Bethel Baptist Church. During that time he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at 11 years old by Ronald Lockridge, the former Pastor.
He was educated in the Jefferson County School System and graduated from Waggener High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Armed services where he earned an Associates Equivalent Certificate in Meteorological Studies at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He served his country at Fort Richardson, Alaska where he completed numerous leadership development courses (Pathfinder, Medavac, Air Assault and Trainer). He was Honorably Discharged in 1992.
Upon returning to Louisville in 1993 he attended Jefferson Technical College were he studied his Apprenticeship, completed his Journeyman courses and entered the Electrical Field. In May 2001 he earned his Master Electricians License. He is an employee at the DuPont Chemical Company where he plays many roles including Shift First Line Supervisor and Emergency Responder.
At the age of 25 he joined Love Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Marvin Pimpleton Sr. were he taught Sunday School and various Christian Education classes. At age 26 being lead by the Holy Spirit, he accepted his call to the preaching Ministry in March of 1997 were he was licensed to do so. He enrolled in Simmons Bible College to work toward his B.A. Degree in Christian Education. Currently, he is enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University striving toward his goal of earning a Master of Divinity.
His extensive work in ministry from 2001 until now includes being ordained and appointed as Youth Pastor of Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship, visionary and founder of Paving the Way Youth Ministry, Associate Pastor at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chaplain, Assistant Pastor at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship and volunteer for the Junior Achievement Program and a Repair Fair Volunteer. He was taught to preach like a dying servant and has never departed from those instructions. His bold humility is refreshing.
Rev. Edward Griffin is married to his best friend and former classmate, Nicole “Cokie” Harmon. He often recalls where his crush on her began. It was in 1988 when he gazed at her as she stood with friends by the school water fountain in the small gym. It would be over 20 years before they dated, but once they knew they were a match made in heaven they entered into covenant. Today, they have a loving relationship, a peaceful household and he still has a crush on her! Rev. Griffin has four beautiful children. He is also working to release his upcoming book in 2012 about peaceful living called, “I Gotta Have It”.
In 2011 Edward, along with his wife launched Peaceful Living with THE GRIFFIN’S and had their first live recording in October ministering on The Faithfulness of God. Surely, he is about his Father’s Business (Luke 2:49)! Together Edward & Nicole pastor The WAY Christian Church (TWCC) in Louisville, KY. The leads the men’s ministry, “Watchmen on the Wall”.
His motto is, “Get a Grip on Life before Life Grips You.”