Pastor Godfree McIntyre gave his life to Jesus in 1981. He has had rich and rewarding experience working in many different areas of ministry and worshiping in a wide variety of church environments. He has strong prophetic and teaching gifts, and has an active meditation and prayer life. He is down to earth and expresses the love and following of Jesus with his whole life. He has 5 children and 1 grandchild. He likes to garden, ride his motorcycle, and write poetry. He is learning to play music on several instruments in his free time. Godfree has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies from Sac State, and a Master’s of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. He has completed 6 units of Clinical Pastoral Education and continues to work as a Hospice Chaplain. Godfree has also completed his studies for a Doctorate of Ministry with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Counseling (CPSP) and is writing his integration paper to complete the degree. He is currently a Chapter convener, Regional Representative, and Supervisor in Training with CPSP. In recent years, Godfree has moved through a continual process of transition, actualizing freedom, authenticity, and boldness in the love of Christ. He is fully affirming and inclusive of people of all genders, orientations, races, abilities, classes, and other identities. He is a willing ally to all who seek to know and love God/the Holy/Wholeness. Godfree is a progressive leader with a rich cultural/religious background including Pentecostal, Quaker, Buddhist, and Hindu flavors. As one of just a few transgender persons ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he is proud to be working with his region toward expansive gender and sexuality inclusiveness. Godfree is also a member of the Christian Church of Northern California Nevada Education Ministries and Justice Commission. He is an anti-racism trainer and an Interim pastor for a small congregation in transition in Sacramento, California. He has a passion for holistic social justice, as well as ecumenical and interfaith collaboration.
