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Pastor Roberts came to the Lord as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. He was called to the Pastoral ministry after his return to the United States. He entered Seminary, completing his masters at Asbury Theological Seminary and his doctorate at Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in a multiplicity of ministries, from chairman of the theology department at a Bible College, Staff Pastor, Director of a Counseling Ministry, to his present position as Senior Pastor of East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, Oregon. He is the author of Failing Forward and For Men Only: The Courageous Fight For Healthy Sexuality, Pure Desire, and Living Life Boldly. He also writes a column for New Man Magazine and is a frequent speaker to various civic and business organizations ranging from the Oregon Bar Association to Boeing, and is in demand as a speaker both in the United States and around the world. He is co-recipient of the Telly Award for excellence in video and film production. His hobbies include triathlons, scuba diving, and underwater photography.
Ted and his wife, Diane, who serves as Director of Women’s ministry, have two grown children, Nichole and Bryan, and four grandchildren.
Since Pastor Roberts came to East Hill Church approximately twenty years ago, the flock has grown to a weekly attendance of seven thousand, in one of the most unchurched areas of our nation. There has been a unique growth in small group ministry and support groups for the particular needs of hurting people – from drug and alcohol, divorce recovery, marriage enrichment and care groups, sexual addiction groups, and Living Life Boldly groups. A significant portion of these groups are composed of individuals who have recently come to Christ.
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