Description

Many are attracted to Habitat’s tangible mission and aspirational vision. Few find sustained success in leading and living Habitat’s Christian mission. This workshop will explore ways to strengthen your connection with Habitat’s God-centered mission, and how to sustain your missional leadership.

Presenter

Dr. Terrance Gattis, Global Chaplain for Habitat for Humanity International

Dr. Terrance Jerome Gattis is an author, educator, pastor, and speaker. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Livingstone College, a Master of Divinity degree from the Emory University Candler School of Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta. 

Dr. Gattis joined Habitat in 2007 and is the newly appointed Global Chaplain for Habitat for Humanity International.  Prior to this role, he served as Associate Director of Corporate Partnership Operations within Habitat’s Resource Development division. As Global Chaplain, he serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team partnering with Habitat leaders globally to steward Habitat’s Christian intent and spiritual practices. Before joining Habitat, Dr. Gattis was the Global Director for Information Security and Data Privacy at The Coca Cola Company, and Chief Information Security Officer for S1 Corporation.  He is also an Adjunct Professor of Religion at Ohio Christian University.

Dr. Gattis serves on the national Board of Directors for Forever Family Inc., a non-profit organization that serves and supports children with incarcerated parents, and on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Atlanta Ministerial Alliance, an organization that seeks to improve the lives of residents in some of Metro Atlanta’s most distressed communities. Dr. Gattis also serves on the Board of Directors for the Henry County Department of Family and Children Services, was appointed as the first official Chaplain for the City of Stockbridge and was the recipient of the 2019 Pastor of the Year Award at the annual Gospel Choice Awards.  

In December 2009, Dr. Gattis was called as the 16th Senior Pastor of the historic Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Stockbridge, GA. He is married to Dr. Elaine Gattis and together they have four children.  In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.