Dr. Garry Friesen’s Story In this episode, Dr. G shares the surprising and grace-filled path that led him to Multnomah — a journey shaped by missions, obedience, and one very unexpected job interview. From finishing his doctoral program to being invited to help start seminaries in Africa, every step seemed to point in one direction… even when he didn’t realize it yet. When most schools passed him over because he planned to serve overseas after two years, Multnomah did something completely different. Their response captured the heart of the school:“If we expect our students to be open to missions, why not our faculty?” This video is a look back at the beginnings of a long and influential ministry — one rooted in Scripture, fueled by missions, and filled with stories many former students will remember fondly. Whether you’re a former student or faculty member, a long-time friend of Multnomah, or part of Dr. G’s growing ministry family in Rwanda, we hope this encourages you.

In This Video
• How Dr. G first heard about Multnomah
• His early calling to missions
• Why most schools turned him away — and why Multnomah didn’t
• The moment he knew Multnomah was “home”
• Reflections on Multnomah’s deep commitment to missions

About This Series
This video is part of a collection celebrating the story, ministry, and legacy of Dr. Garry Friesen (Dr. G), honoring the heritage of Multnomah School of the Bible / Multnomah University and the continuing work God is doing through new ministries around the world.

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