Rev. Garry Blackmon is a man of faith who has dedicated his life to serving God and his community. He has given his time and talents to his church as Senior Pastor of Crossway Christian Fellowship and served as a dedicated member of the board of trustees at 九色视频 (HCU) where he was recently appointed Board Chair.
HCU President Dr. Sloan described Rev. Blackmon as 鈥渁n outstanding Christian leader.鈥� 鈥淗e served as chaplain to the Houston Fire Department for many years, is the longstanding senior pastor of Crossway Christian Fellowship and is one of the most highly regarded ministers in the city of Houston,鈥� said Dr. Sloan. 鈥淲e are privileged to benefit from Reverend Blackmon鈥檚 service as chairman of HCU鈥檚 Board of Trustees. Garry was enthusiastically elected by his fellow trustees as a reflection of his leadership, integrity, and commitment to the mission of HCU.鈥�
Rev. Blackmon has been a part of the HCU family, formerly Houston Baptist University, for nearly 12 years and considers it a privilege to serve as Chair at a pivotal time in the University鈥檚 history.
鈥淎fter being elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees, I immediately thought about the words of the late Dr. Oliver Jones, 鈥楢ll I am I owe, I live forever in the red!鈥� I鈥檓 very humbled and thankful to my fellow trustees for selecting me to serve as chair-elect. This was something I never expected but, nonetheless, it is a call to service that I鈥檓 honored to accept. I recognized that I get to follow so many remarkable individuals who have served in this role, and I will do my best to live up to the examples they have served in this role, and I will do my best to live up to the examples they have been set before me,鈥� said Rev. Blackmon.
He commends the University for its steadfast commitment to cultivating the study of a biblical worldview in higher education, the stewardship of the scriptures, and the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He values the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Sloan, HCU board of trustee members, the executive staff and academic leaders to uphold these core Christian convictions.
A well-respected leader in the community, Rev. Blackmon has served in a leadership role with Promise Keepers, Inc., worked to rebuild urban communities through 鈥淪erve the City,鈥� a non-profit redevelopment project and ministered in various cities across the country.
A Houston native, Rev. Blackmon was ordained in 1985 and aims, through ministry, to see Christians walk in the blessings of the Lord. He is a dedicated spiritual leader, husband, father of four and humble servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
As the 2022-23 HCU Board of Trustees Chair, Rev. Blackmon serves along with Vice Chair, Rev. Ramiro Pe帽a, and Board Secretary, Steve Kerns.