 What is your role with Coastland?
I am co-founding Coastland with Steve Sjogren and functioning as the Lead Pastor.
How did you connect with the Coastland vision?
Over 10 years ago Steve was one of my doctrinal professors at the Beeson International Center for Church Leadership & Biblical Preaching. Way back then we started dreaming of the possibility of launching a cluster of churches in the Tampa area that would catalyze an ‘outflow’ movement. I connect most with what we are calling “Notice Theology” – Notice God… Notice OthersTM as well as small things done with great love will change the worldTM.
Tell us (the short version) of how God called you into full-time ministry.
I was reared in the church, however when I was 17 I left the church and embarked on a spiritual quest. After two years of searching and on the verge of suicide I accepted Christ and was called into ministry.
Tell us a little bit about your family. 
My bride of nearly 7 years is Kristi Leile. She is the most adaptable, empathetic, creative person I know! My son Gabriel Isaiah is twelve and desires to be a composer for film. Annabelle Grace is four and she recently announced she plans on be an author – “for she has something to share with the world.” Aliza Hope is two and is joyful, playful, & talkative.
What are your strengths?
I am a Strengths Performance Coach and I am very passionate about focused, strength-based teams. My strengths are Strategic, Activator, Futuristic, Achiever, Self-Assurance.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I believe I will be planting clusters of churches, igniting the next generation of leaders, bridging like-minded, missional, outflow organizations, as well as writing & coaching.
Do you have any favorite movies?
I love the Count of Monte Cristo, Braveheart, Searching for Bobby Fisher, the Bourne Trilogy, & all the movies my kids watch [Elf, etc].
 How many different countries have you traveled to?
I have traveled to nearly 50 countries – most with assignments related to my non-profit & missional calling!
You can get in touch with John Edgar (or JE, as he is known) by phone: 813-410-1471, or email: je@coastlandtampa.com |