REV. DR. WAYNE M. REYNOLDS

PASTOR’S BIOGRAPHY

Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Reynolds received his call to preach at age 14 in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Reynolds entered the ministry through Gorham United Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois where his father, an award-winning civil rights leader and community activist for 60+ years, Dr. Everett S. Reynolds, Sr., also served as Pastor.

In addition to being a spiritual mentor, leader, police chaplain, coach, and teacher, Dr. Reynolds is proudly a 5th generation preacher within the Methodist Church! Accordingly, Dr. Reynolds has an extremely robust knowledge of the history, character, and scope of pastoring, which spans the entire history of the Methodist Church and throughout the United States of America.

Among his many educational accomplishments, Dr. Reynolds received the Master of Divinity Degree from the Gammon-Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia and his Doctorate from the Carolina University of Theology in Manassas, Virginia.

"Football Theology for Championship Christian Living"	In addition to celebrating God as a full-time pastor, Dr. Reynolds is also completing his manuscripts for two books. "Football Theology for Championship Christian Living," is tentatively schedule for publication in the fall of 2020. This book covers the interesting history and dynamics surrounding two very popular institutions, football (sports) and religion (church). To this subject Dr. Reynolds brings to bear his hands-on, first-hand experience and knowledge as a former collegiate football player, a national All-American ranking in track and field, his ongoing status as a career athlete in masters track and field, and as a K-12 public school football, basketball, and USATF track coach. "Homosexuality Reality," will address an issue that continues to compel religious dissension worldwide. As validated by the recent decision of the United Methodist Church to adhere to the traditional teachings of the Bible and the Book of Discipline of the Methodist Church, which clearly do not support homosexuality, with "Homosexuality Reality," Dr. Reynolds will present an accurate, theologically balanced Biblical interpretation of homosexuality that makes sense to the old school fire and brimstone sisters and brothers, while also incorporating the values of a more inclusive and diverse society. Stay tuned.
USATF Track Official, Umpire and career athlete	Dr. Reynolds is also a certified USATF track and field official and regularly officiates as an umpire at indoor and outdoor track meets at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and he officiates high school track and field meets sanctioned by the Nebraska School Activities Association. Dr. Reynolds is compliant with both SafeSport and Safe Gatherings requirements to ensure child safety, and to prevent sexual misconduct and abuse, bullying, hazing, harassment, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. As an athlete Dr. Reynolds competed in 83 USATF sanctioned events, and has placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in 95% of all of his races. In addition to track events, Dr. Reynolds competed in several 5k, 10k, 20k events, a vertical marathon, and various multi-sporting events. Although now retired from competitive running, Dr. Reynolds previously maintained a weekly base-training for track events (100m, 200m, 400m) which added over 20,000 miles on his physique, and his base-training regime for road races (5k, 10k, etc.) and various multi-sporting events added nearly another 10,000 miles. Dr. Reynolds remains a career athlete beyond track and field, and whenever possible he enjoys cycling, rollerskating, basketball hotshot and freethrow events; plus he enjoy throwing the javelin. The benefits of living a healthy and fit lifestyle and not lost on Dr. Reynolds, and he welcomes sharing his insight whenever requested. You'll want to read "Football Theology for Championship Christian Living," whether you're a fan of football or the church, or not. For the most part, no one likes losing, and as you know, winning is a whole lot of fun.
	Dr. Reynolds "officiating." UNL 2020 Track & Field Award Recipients CLICK ABOVE IMAGE TO ENLARGE
Throughout his ministry of fourty-(40) years, Dr. Reynolds has championed the great work performed by first-responders, including police, fire, emergency preparedness works, healthcare providers, and community volunteers. In this regard, Dr. Reynolds has also volunteered as a "mentor" to young men as a "Big Brother," and as represented by the photos below, Dr. Reynolds has also volunteered as a police chaplin. Police Chaplin, City of Lincoln, NE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE	Police Chaplin, City of Omaha, NE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
Dr. Reynolds has a very diverse portfolio of community involvement and public speaking: Churches and religious organizations: Church Of God In Christ; African Methodist Episcopal Church; Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; AME Zion Church; Baptist Church at the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.; Missouri Synod Lutheran Church; Church Of God; Pentecostal Assemblies of The World; United Church of Christ; Presbyterian Church; and hundreds more. Ethnic, cultural, and civic events: Dr. Reynolds' participation in multi-cultural organizations and institutions includes: Urban League; NAACP; Portland Public Schools; Omaha Public Schools; Washington State Public Schools; Keynote Speaker at Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration; Keynote Speaker at State of Capitol of Nebraska's Martin Luther King Jr. tribute; University of Nebraska at Lincoln; University of Nebraska at Omaha; University of Oregon Health and Science Center; St. Elizabeth Hospital; Lincoln Executive Club; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; Oregon Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons; George Fox College; Hastings College; St. Olaf College; Iowa Western Community College; Northeast Community College; Omaha School of Massage Therapy. While serving as Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Crete, Nebraska, he also serves as one of the Board Members for the City of Crete Housing Authority, and member of the Saline County Drug and Alcohol Coalition. KEEP GOD IN IT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM State Capitol Lincoln, Nebraska Conceived by Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Reynolds as a positive declaration, all ordained ministers in the Blue River District of the United Methodist Church Great Plains Conference were invited to participate. Dr. Reynolds is joined by Rev. Lyn Seiser with a simple message to all elected officials and to the general public, as decisions are being made to please "Keep Got In It!" Domestic and International Outlook: Dr. Reynolds' BLOG is reaching people in Dublin, Xiamen, Sayreville, Nanjing, Beijing, Korea, Matawan, Palto-Alto, Kenya, and Portugal. Domestically, Dr. Reynolds' BLOG is routinely reaching people in California, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Georgia, Delaware and Missouri, with over includes 40,000+ visitors to his former web site, Breath of God Ministries.com. Dr. Reynolds is currently updating his calendar of sermon topics for 2022. The calendar will be posted here and will be availabe for download. As demonstrated throughout his career, Dr. Reynolds is immediately available to guide, service, and support you through marital counseling, weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, bereavement counseling and funerals, and public speaking. Dr. Reynolds is also an accomplished portrait artist and illustrator (click here). Please, feel free to contact Dr. Reynolds at: 402-320-6454 or pastorreynolds@hotmail.com May the Word of God give you strength, peace and hope throughout 2021 and beyond!