The first child of Robert and Shirley Shaffer, Reverend Gregory R. Shaffer was born in Uniontown Pa. on July 30, 1955.

After moving to Cleveland, OH, his family grew to 9, including 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Reverend Shaffer started attending Sunday School when he was 5.   He went on his first mission trip when he was 14. (In the Methodist tradition this trip was called a Lay Witness Mission.)  

In July of 1971, when he was 15 he went to a place called The Christian Community Center on the near Westside of Cleveland and was saved.   He has been involved in several Christian Ministries throughout the years, such as Teen Challenge, the Billy Graham Crusades when they were in Cleveland, the "I Found It campaign".

Additionally, Reverend Shaffer is actively involved with the Lay Speaking ministries in The United Methodist Church, Tetelestai and Non Christian related ministries such as The Food Pantries.

Reverend Shaffer was ordained by The Saint Luke Evangelical Christian Ministries on August 3, 2004.   He preached his first sermon in 1978 and continues to Preach when asked.  He teaches Sunday School and Bible Study.

Reverend Shaffer has been happily married to his adoring wife Barbara (Barb) for over 31 years.  They have 1 adult son, Gregory (jr). 

Reverend Shaffer can be contacted through ChurchQuake Ministries, or via email at grs215@aol.com