Family:
Married to Nancy Oosting of Fremont, MI  in 1975
Two children: Michael -a student at American University in Washington DC and Bethany - a student at Hope College in Holland, MI.
Lives in Holt, MI since 2006.   Born and raised in Elmhurst, IL

Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Wagner

Education:
Hope College,  Holland, MI  B.A. with honors, 1975
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT   Masters of Divinity and Preaching prize, 1978
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL   1986.  Doctor of Ministry Degree
Attended the American University of Beirut and the Near East School of Theology in 1973-74 in Beirut, Lebanon.    Member, 1973 Lebanese National Championship Basketball Team for AUB
Glenn broke his leg while attending Jerusalem University College program in Israel in January of 2001.

Ministry:
Teacher of Bible and English, Kaohsiung, Taiwan  1975
Student Pastor - First United Methodist Church, Meriden, Connecticut  1976
Student Pastor - Beaches United Methodist Church, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 1977
Chaplain trainee - Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven Connecticut  1978
Chaplain Intern - Pine Rest Hospital  Grand Rapids, MI  1978-79
Associate Pastor, Faith United Methodist Church, Freeport, IL  1979-1986
Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Harvard, IL  1986-92
Pastor, Community United Methodist Church,  North Muskegon, MI  1992 - 2006
Pastor, Holt United Methodist Church, Holt, MI  2006 -

Civic:
Glenn enjoys service to community.  Prior to relocating to Lansing last June Glenn served as an assistant Boy Scout Leader, a Rocket Team Coach, a TV host, Director of a community food drive, Vice Chair of Community Mental Health, Chair of a Jewish Christian Dialogue Committee, Organizer of an annual ecumenical leadership training event, and Vice President of Hospice.  In 1997 Glenn served as a Representative from West Michigan to the World Methodist Conference in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.  He has taught Communications for a District Lay Speaking School, and Disciple Bible Study.   Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has established an endowed scholarship for ministry candidates with leadership promise in Glenn’s name in recognition of Glenn’s ministry. 


Holt United Methodist Church has been in effective ministry for Jesus Christ in the heart of Holt, MI since.  The church is known for it’s love for Christ and neighbor, its passion for missions, inspirational music, welcoming spirit, commitment to Christian education with outstanding programs for Children, Youth, and Adults.  Holt UMC features great preaching with practical handles for Christian living.  Holt UMC is a growing Christian Community and we invite you to join us.