STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Pastor Greg Molter has served St. Peter’s United Methodist Church since July 2021, guiding the congregation with a compassionate heart, steady leadership, and a deep devotion to sharing the love of Christ. As Pastor, he leads worship, administers the sacraments, and tends to the spiritual needs of both the church family and the wider community. His ministry is marked by authenticity, resilience, and a desire to walk beside others through all seasons of life.

Greg’s path to ministry is rooted in a lifetime of diverse experiences. Before hearing God’s call, he served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he lived and worked in many cultures and environments. Those years taught him to engage with people in their moments of joy, sorrow, challenge, and celebration—lessons that continue to shape his pastoral care today.

He began formally exploring ministry in 2002 as a Certified Lay Speaker, filling in for pastors across various congregations. Sensing God’s direction toward deeper service, he became a Licensed Local Pastor in 2007 and pursued theological training through the Wesley Theological Seminary Course of Study. While working bi-vocationally, he completed two courses per year and ultimately graduated in 2019.

In 2009, Greg was appointed pastor of Saint Paul’s–Emmanuel UMC in Danville, where he served for 13 years before adding St. Peter’s to his charge. His personal journey—including experiences with cancer, military service, and the loss of a spouse—has shaped in him a profound empathy for those facing hardship. He sees each chapter of his life as part of the way God has prepared him to minister with compassion and understanding.

What Greg loves most about serving at St. Peter’s is the spirit of its people. He often reflects on how blessed he is to serve a congregation that is loving, supportive, and committed to extending Christ’s welcome beyond the walls of the church building. He is inspired by their willingness to reach into the community so that all may know they have a place in God’s house.

Outside the church, Greg is an avid hunter and fisherman who appreciates the beauty and quiet of the outdoors. Travels to Washington state and Newfoundland have sparked a desire for new adventures whenever time allows.

A meaningful biblical anchor for Greg is Romans 8, a chapter that has continually reassured and strengthened him. Its reminder that we are brothers and sisters with Christ—and that nothing can separate us from the love of God—fuels his hope and his calling to serve.

Pastor Greg is also deeply grateful for the blessings of family. He shared 40 years of marriage with his first wife, with whom he raised two sons and welcomed nine grandchildren. After her passing, God brought Kelly into his life, and together they share a beautifully blended family: four children, fourteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Greg often reflects that his story feels like that of Job—what was lost has been restored twofold by God’s grace.