Greg Oberg has been appointed the new SHSU Wesley Foundation Campus Minister!
Greg grew up as a space program brat in Dickinson, TX. He went to Texas A&M University and was a part of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets. He also met and married his wife Georgia during their Aggie years. They had met at the Texas A&M Wesley Foundation.
After Greg graduated in 2000, and after Georgia graduated in 2001, they went to Wilmore, KY to attend Asbury Theological Seminary for three years. After graduation from seminary in 2004, Greg served FUMC Pearland as the pastor of young families and young adults, and after FUMC Pearland, served on staff at Bay Harbour UMC in League City. From 2008-2012, he served as the senior pastor and as the youth director of FUMC Brazoria, bringing a youth ministry from 0 to thriving at 20 committed, and 80 served throughout the 4 years. Greg was honored to be selected for the role as campus minister in 2012.
Greg has a passion for helping young adults connect with an abundant life in Jesus Christ. He is also an avid Star Wars and Star Trek fan, enjoys contemporary Christian music, jazz, 80s music, and also watches lots of Disney Pixar and Cartoon Network shows with his sons. Greg and Georgia have been married since 1999, and have three children together: Wesley, Lincoln, and Lexi.
by Drew Kraus