Leadership

Rev. Dr. Gregory J. Amundson is the founder and teaching pastor at Faith Works Church. Greg brings an electric combination of passion, credibility, and real-world experience to his ministry and sermons. Greg’s late father, Dr. Raymond Amundson, was a chiropractor, pastor, bodybuilder, naval officer, deep-sea diver, and the founding practitioner of the Graf Stress Reduction Technique. His mother, Julianne, was a lifelong teacher, Minister, and Peace Corps Volunteer, who gained recognition for her volunteer work in Jordan, which took her life in 2011.

From a very young age, Greg was indoctrinated into the culture of healing practices, leadership, and ministry. Through Greg’s unique and expansive career in Law Enforcement and the U.S. Army, to include details as a SWAT Operator, DEA Special Agent, and a Krav Maga black belt, Greg has been a pioneer for bringing God into the warrior professions and fitness culture. 

Greg is an ecclesiastically endorsed and ordained minister of the Word of God with Venture Church Network. A graduate of Western Seminary, Greg holds two master’s degrees (MA in Ministry and Leadership & MA in Biblical and Theological Studies) from Western Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University. Greg is also a 5-time #1 bestselling author on books about Christian discipleship, Christian leadership, and exegetical biblical studies of the warrior archetype. 

Greg is also the founder of the renowned podcast “The Greg Amundson Show” which focuses on the integration of Faith and fitness.