Greg Murtha's high-achiever life didn't go as planned. Not even close. Cancer interrupted it. And in Greg's words:
That's a good thing because, without cancer, I would never have embraced the joy of following Jesus with reckless abandon or experienced the exhilaration of sensing the promptings of the Holy Spirit. I would never have acted in obedience to what he leads me to do (what he has wired me to do) or joined him in his master plan.
In God's grace, he allowed me to get so sick I had to slow down, abandon my plans, move out of the way, and learn to trust him by just being. Frankly, I would rather enjoy life this way (God's way) if only for a few years, than live for decades wrapped up in my small, timid plans and the insecurities present in that lifestyle.
Without cancer, I would have remained that somber, self-righteous, smug, narrow-minded Christian who turns people off: the Christian who judges instead of loves, clings tightly to the status-quo plan, and thinks he can earn God's approval. The Christian who misses the joy of simply following Jesus the way he intended. You might say, cancer got me out of my performance-based, fearful existence and into the bigger story the grand adventure.
Following Jesus in the unexpected led Greg to life-giving exploits, and he wants the same for you. Because lots of things interrupt our well-planned lives. Out of the Blue will help you embrace interruption as adventure, rather than adversity. It will lead you to the exhilarating bigger story God's story and your unexpected role in it.
Greg's avocation of embracing the adventure of interruption emerged on his journey into oncology wings of hospitals from Tennessee to Texas. As the result of suffering, he notices strangers who are bent, broken, bruised, and bedraggled. He is prepared to offer encouraging words and a prayer for anyone who may happen across his path. In this pursuit, he has never been more alive.
Greg's Rolodex® is legendary, due in large part to his attitude and personal philosphy of, "I would rather make a friend than cut a deal."
Before embarking on the unexpected adventure of life interrupted, Greg joined the iDonate organization, even though he didn't know the difference between an A-frame and an I-frame. However, iDonate might not exist if it were not for Greg's ability to make connections.
As the Chief Relationship Officer of iDonate.com, Greg used his people skills to positively impact the culture of the organization while externally serving in a business development capacity.
Before he joined the iDonate team, Greg wore various hats while serving with entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Buford. Bob and Greg launched the Halftime Institute, where they encouraged leaders to move from success to the pursuit of significance. While at the Institute, Greg served as President, Head of Marketing & Sales, and Chief Connections Officer.
In 2016, Greg launched Leading With a Limp, a 501c3, to serve as the home base for his personal ministry. Learn more about Greg at gregmurtha.com and leadingwithalimp.org.
Greg has said "I Do" with Tracey Caperton Murtha for 23 years. They have a 15-year-old son named Jackson and a 10-year-old Labradoodle named Jaggie.
