Faith Statement
Mission Statement
We feel the call to build a multicultural church where the entire body is working together in unity to reflect and build the kingdom of God.
"From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Ephesians 4:16 (NIV)
Core Values
There are eight core values we believers at DEC will strive to both lead and live by, and will be a part of every team at DEC. The core values listed below will help create and sustain a healthy, Godly culture to glorify Jesus here at DEC.
1.(Purpose)
Every person is valuable, precious, and unique in the sight of God and has a special God given assignment to the body.
-Jeremiah 1:5
2.(Team Ministry)
Our church works together in teams to be effective in ministry; using the gifts God has given each of us.
-Ephesians 4:16
3.(Practical Evangelism)
We will use all of God's methods effectively to engage people to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
-Matthew 28:18-20
4.(Consecrated Lifestyle)
Every member should commit to a biblical lifestyle and consistent spiritual growth with honest accountability.
-1 Peter 1:15-16
5.(Priesthood of all Believers)
Every believer and member of this body has been called to be a servant of Jesus Christ and God has given them gifts to be used in the building of his kingdom in humble obedience as outlined in the full gospel of Jesus Christ.
-1 Peter 2:5
6.(Love the Family)
Everything we do should foster loving and caring relationships to build the body of Christ.
-1 Corinthians 13:1-7
7.(Spirit-led Leadership)
We are committed to equipping and allowing the Holy Spirit to empower leaders who are fully committed to Jesus Christ to reach all generations.
-Acts 20:28
8.(One Church)
We are committed to working with other bodies of believers to build the Kingdom of God.
-John 17:21-23
We are looking forward to each person becoming a vital part of this church while building relationships and the Kingdom of God through outreach and new team ministries to be developed to expand the Kingdom of God.
Robert "Buzz" Gregory
Senior Pastor
Pastor Robert "Buzz" Gregory served in the United States Navy for six years when he was involved in drug and alcohol abuse. A childhood friend invited him to attend church, and he gave his life to the Lord. He was delivered from substance abuse and has faithfully served the Lord ever since. Pastor Buzz then enrolled in Christian World College of Theology, where he earned a Master's degree in Theology. During the past 30 years, Buzz has served in many ministries of the church. The following are just a few of those ministries; prison Chaplin for the Good News Jail and Prison Fellowship, Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor and Associate Pastor of Delmarva Evangelistic Church. For over 20 years, Pastor Buzz has been involved with the Royal Rangers Ministry and is currently serving as Sectional Commander, mentoring boys to become servant leaders of God.
He resides in Salisbury with his wife Donna and their two daughters, Jacqueline and Katelyn.
He feels the call to build a multicultural church where the entire body is working together in unity to reflect and build the kingdom of God.
"From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Ephesians 4:16 (NIV)
Eric Teagle
Youth Pastor
Reverend Eric Teagle is a Para-Educator in a local school district. He also holds the position of Assistant/Youth Pastor at Delmarva Evangelistic Church and serves as a college professor for the Christian Life College of Theology.
Eric graduated from Wilmington University in January 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Education Studies and graduated from the Christian Life College of Theology in 2005 with a Bachelor of Ministry Degree.
Eric has been working with youth ever since 1990. Since then, he felt called to work with youth in educational and ministry settings. Eric has received various awards working with youth. He received Support Staff of the Year for 2020 from his local school district. Also, he received both the Whole Village Award and Outstanding Community Service Award. These awards go to individuals who have served in their local communities and demonstrated exemplary community service. He has also served on a FACES Advisory Board, which reviews grant applications and recommends grant awards to Non-profit grant applicants. Furthermore, during his time at Wilmington University, Eric was recognized on the Dean’s List and accepted into the Honor Society.
Eric has been married to his wife Jennifer for twenty years. They live in Delaware and have two children ages 15 and 11. Eric enjoys the game of baseball and football, reading, studying God’s Word, and spending time with family and friends.
Brian and Monique Linton
Worship and Children's Ministry Pastors
Josias and Clea Pontes
Multicultural Ministry Pastors
DE Multicultural has their services in Portuguese Sundays 6:30pm, directly from our Church on 407 Gordy Rd in Salisbury with Pastor Josias and Clea Pontes and family. Streaming live on Facebook and DE Multicultural YouTube Channel
Jason and Terri Goslee
Young Adult Pastors
Mission statement
Our mission is to empower this generation to live passionate Jesus focused lives that impact and change this world for the Kingdom of God.
Core Principles
1- Worship (loving God with everything we have, my every breath should bring glory to his name)
2- Consecrated (live a life set apart for God)
3- Family (We are a family in Christ)
4- Lifestyle Evangelism (Every part of our lives should preach the Gospel)
5- Love your Neighbor (show people their worth because of Christ)
6- Servants to All (The greatest in the Kingdom are those who serve the most)
7- Priesthood of all Believers (Everybody's gifts matter)
8- Discipleship (can't give what you don't have)
We believe in one God – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – and that Jesus Christ is God come in the flesh (John 14:6; Ephesians 1:17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; I John 4:2; Galatians 4:4-6).
We believe in salvation by grace through the blood and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and that Salvation is a gift of eternal life to those who repent, confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead (Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:38; 3:19-20; 4:12; Romans 3:23; 10:9-10).
We believe that all Christian disciples should be baptized by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20).
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidenced by the demonstrations of God’s power through the gifts of the Holy Spirit; we believe in Divine healing, casting out of devils, miracles, tongues, interpretation, prophecy, and laying on of hands (Acts 2:3; 1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14; Hebrews 6:2).
We believe that each Christian should manifest the Fruit of the Spirit, become mature, and attain the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (1 Corinthians 14; Galatians 5:20-21; Ephesians 4:11-12, 6:11; Hebrews 6:1-2).
We believe in a literal heaven and hell (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:42-48; Hebrews 6:2).
We believe in the soon return of the Lord (Matthew 26:64; Acts 1:11; I Thes 4:13-18, 5:1-3).
We believe all believers have been called to be witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea at home), and in Samaria (neighboring cities) and onto the uttermost parts of the earth (Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1-8; Revelation 12:11).
We believe that marriage is between one man and one woman (defined respectively as the gender in which God created each) (Romans 1-8; Leviticus 20).
We believe that life begins at conception (Matthew 1:20).
We believe in caring for the poor, widows, orphans, and those who are suffering from hunger, homelessness, or other physical needs. We believe in caring for the needs of the Body of Christ, and loving our neighbors, and in loving one another (Matthew 25:35-40; John 13:34-35; James 1:27; Galatians 6:10).
We believe in the fivefold ministry of the Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers and Evangelists, the foundation of the Church being the ministry of the Apostles and Prophets and that these callings are the authority gifts to the Church that the Saints might be edified and equipped to do every good work (I Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 2:20, 4:11-13).