Jeff
Name:
Jeff Gilfoy
Nickname:
Pauls’s Dad or Papa Bear
Place of Birth:
Needham, Massachusetts
Ministry @ LHCyouth:
Sr. High Boys Small Group Leader
Education:
BS in Accounting Bentley College and 20+ years as a Sonar Technician in the US Navy Submarine Service
Hobbies:
Golf, Red Sox, Golf, Patriots, and then a little Golf
Passions:
Worshipping our Lord, my family, Golf, and The World Champion Boston Red Sox
Favorite Childhood Memory:
Fishing for bass and pickerel in Sally’s Gut on Lake Winnipesaukee
Bands:
Third Day, Dave Crowder, United Live
Favorite Place on Earth:
First Base seats between home plate and first at Fenway Park
Favorite Drink:
Triple grande, one splenda, Latte
Most Amazing Thing About God:
That God really wants a relationship with me. The creator of the universe, almighty God, wants to love me and have a relationship with me at all times. WOW!!!
Favorite Pizza Topping:
Barbequed Chicken
Favorite Verse:
I Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
Favorite Author:
Frank Peretti
If I could be a Superhero:
Green Lantern
Favorite Book:
Besides the Bible, This Present Darkness, Gods and Generals
Favorite Book Series:
The Civil War Series by Jeff and Michael Shaara
Pet Peeves:
Liars, Arrogance, and Self Absorbed People
Favorite Holiday:
Thankgiving – Family, Good Food, Football, and no presents
How has God shaped you in this past year?:
He has shown me that I don’t always have to be right to be loved. That all He wants from me really is to let Him fill me with Himself and let Him love me and draw me closer to Him
Most embarrassing moments:
Getting thrown out at first base on a single to right field and 2) slipping and falling without being touched after recovering a fumble on my way to my only TD at B.U.
Hidden Talents:
Preaching and discernment of people
Best Thing About Me:
Strong convictions and right and wrong and devoted to my family
Worst Thing About Me:
Pride and acting too hastily not waiting on God or sound counsel
Favorite Movie moment:
Braveheart – “You Bled with Wallace, Now bleed with me”:
Favorite Time of Day:
First thing in the morning before anyone gets up and I have 45-60 minutes alone:
Most Visited Website:
Google News and SI.com:
Any Final Words?:
The most important place a student can get to while in high school is where they take ownership of their faith. A place where it is no longer Mom and Dad’s faith or the youth pastor or head pastors faith but THEIR faith