Apostle Gregory Austin
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Apostle Gregory Austin is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Good Samaritan Life Changing Ministries, Inc. He ministers to a non-denominational, multi-cultural church that has been recognized throughout Duval County and the Jacksonville Beaches communities. In 1976, Gregory Austin married the love of his life, Dorothy Ford Austin who now serves at his side as Pastor; they have one daughter, two grandchildren, and many godchildren. After marriage he was ordained as a Deacon in 1976 and he faithfully fulfilled the duties of that office until 1978 when he accepted God’s call to become a minister. He served as minister from 1978 to 1984, where he was appointed as Pastor in the Atlantic Beach area. After serving four years, he was installed as Pastor in 1988 in the Jacksonville, Beach area. Pastor Austin served as State Evangelist for the Florida 3rd Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ for a number of years. He traveled from church-to-church throughout the state of Florida ministering to God’s people and spreading God’s Word. He and his team of evangelists conducted revivals that rejuvenated the weary and introduced the lost to Jesus Christ. For the past 30 years he has been the Visionary of Good Samaritan Life Changing Ministries; he has led the ministry and inspired an unwavering faith while demonstrating unconditional love. In 2007, Pastor Austin answered the call of God to Apostleship then in 2008, Apostle Austin was affirmed as an Apostle and he established Gideon Circle Incorporated. God showed favor and blessings and on January 5, 2016, Apostle Austin was appointed Chaplain for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Apostle Austin continues to do the work of the Lord. In addition to serving within the four walls of the church, he also volunteers at the local homeless shelters and missions. Along with many other acts of kindness, Apostle Austin is known for mentoring young pastors and young ministers. Apostle Austin’s moral and ethical values are legendary among those who know him and among those who has met him in his travels throughout the city, state, and the world.