Our Staff

Pastor

Rev. Gerry Blood

Senior Pastor

Gerry Blood has been the senior pastor at Englewood Assembly of God since 1997. A native of Massachusetts, he served in the Air Force before sensing God's call to ministry. Gerry started in ministry as a youth pastor in Goldsboro before moving to Rocky Mount to serve at Englewood.

Gerry loves to connect with people and share new insights from God's Word, equipping disciples and encouraging them to move forward in their walk with Christ. Outside of church, he enjoys playing ice hockey, cheering on his Massachusetts sports teams, and spending time with his family. He and his wife Nancy have been blessed with five adult children and six grandchildren.

Ministry Coordinators

John Engler

Worship and Outreach

Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Jon Engler came to Englewood in 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (Music Major) from Vanguard College and has been active in worship ministry since 2005. Jon has a passion to see people have a meaningful relationship with Christ, and connect with God's presence through praise and worship. When Jon's not at the church, you can usually find him laughing with friends, rocking out on his piano, or looking for someone to toss a football with.

Nancy Blood
Children's Ministry

Pastor and Mrs. Blood have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. She and Pastor Blood have been in the ministry for 32 years.

Her passion for Jesus and children is shown in the following words:
"My greatest joy in life has been to know Jesus, His love, and sharing the good news of HIS WORD with the people of all ages!

One of Jesus' greatest commands is Matthew 28:19-20: "Go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

My goal here at Englewood Assembly of God is help train even the littlest of people to live for JESUS and to love his WORD.
God's Word is Awesome!!! May every child be encouraged to live for JESUS at home, in their schools, in their churches, and wherever they gather to play with other children."
In CHRIST'S love, Nancy Blood

Jimmy and Sybil Hodge
Seniors' Connection

Jim and Sybil have been members of EAG since the early 1980's . They have been married for 35 plus years.

For some years they remained in the background, but were always helping around the church as needed. They were always characters at Bible School, literally. The came as hobo clowns, race car fans, Rodeo clowns, a prince and princess, as well as Ragged Anne and Andy.

Over the years they developed a love for the "least of these", those who needed a hand , or encouragement. They volunteered with the local Habitat for Humanity, and also did serveral out of town builds. The best was in 2003 at the Jimmy Carter Work Project in La Grange, Ga. with over 4,000 volunteers.

In recent years they have been volunteering with CLI Prison Alliance, reviewing prisoners bible studies, and writing them notes of encourgaement.

In January 2011, they moved out of their comfort zone to lead the Senior Group at EAG. Hopeully, now that the pandemic is getting better, they will be able to resume doing the Senior Connection with lunches, programs and projects.

Ron and Carolyn Dyson
Outreach and Fellowship Ministry

Ron and Carolyn Dyson came to Englewood Assembly in February 2005. They found the people to be friendly and kind and so they felt that God had led them to this Fellowship to be a part of Englewood’s mission and ministry.

Prior to coming to Englewood they ministered in the Church of God for over 30 years, pasturing churches all over North Carolina.

Since coming to Englewood Assembly, Ron and Carolyn serve in the Outreach and Fellowship Ministry. Ron contacts new visitors, visits and/or phone calls to shut-ins and those hospitalized. Before Covid 19 restrictions were put in to place Carolyn organized monthly Fellowship Gatherings. Carolyn also serves as teacher in the Children’s Church Program. She also leads Women’s Bible Studies in her home.

Ron and Carolyn have two daughters: Sherry Parrish (Scott) who lives in Hampstead, NC and Tiffany Vaughan (Mark) who lives in Cleveland, TN. They also have four grandchildren: Christa Bereel (Josh); Amanda Parish, Ethan Vaughan and Isaac Vaughan.