Changing Churches

From a reader:

"You said you do not attend Global Vision anymore. What happened?"

It's really not as spicy as many would have hoped. In short, we felt led to attend elsewhere. But, if you search Greg Locke and want to find the "nitty gritty" on him, then I'm willing to dish it out. Bare, honest truth about some of the controversy about the man. In this article, I may refer to him as Greg, and that is because we are on a first name basis. 

1. The Truth about Greg Locke's height.

Most people who finally meet Greg Locke in person say "you look bigger on TV!" The honest truth is, Greg is not a towering person. He stands about 5'8" or so and weighs about 145 pounds. Many people bring him t-shirts in XL. The man wears a Medium in most brands. 

2. The Truth about Greg Locke's net worth.

Some Google sources say Greg is worth something like $129 Million. Other sources have it at $4 - $5 Million. Both are way off. The man drives a lifted 1992 pickup truck (the "Bubba Truck"). His wife and my friend, Tai, drives a newer vehicle, but it is modest - a Nissan. They live in a very average house. I've seen the Global Vision financials - and there is no way he has a net worth over $4 Million. He doesn't even make as much money as I make. The church gives most of the revenue away to others in need. 

3. The Truth about Greg Locke's ex-wife.

Some sources would have you believe that Greg "got tired" of Melissa and "sent her away." Truth is, she left the place and started behaving very oddly. She has since remarried (to another pastor, if memory serves), and has also divorced that man, as well. Since that time, I have completely lost touch with her. I wish her well. 

Here's to hoping you got all of the spicy details you wanted. I'm sure some will accuse me of "covering for Greg." No amount of explanation will set those folks straight. One thing is for certain, we did not leave Greg's church out of fear or anger. And as long as the Gospel of Christ is preached there, I wish them massive success.