WALTER GRIFFETHHometown: I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Family Info: I am happily married to Emily, an RN at Morton Plant’s emergency room. We have a son, Elijah, a beautiful and intelligent two year old.
When did you join the staff of Aldersgate? May 2024
What did you do before joining Aldersgate? I attended Christ Church UMC from 2000 – 2010. During my school years, I was always involved in music and choirs. I was featured in Florida Grand Opera’s production of “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi at the age of 17. I was also the male lead for plays in high school theatre. During college, I was a soloist for many musical selections including Mozart Requiem. I was assistant director of the Symphonic Chorale of South West Florida, and the Cantor/Choir master at St. May’s Episcopal Church in Bonita Springs. In 2017, I was fortunate enough to travel to Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia to participate in a choral festival with the Florida Gulf Coast University choir. Subsequently, I became the music director at Seven Lakes retirement community in Fort Meyers, Florida.
What do you do for fun? Liturgical music has been in my heart for years. I am very happy to be a part of the Aldersgate family and I look forward to the future.
Favorite books? Time Machine by HG Wells
Who has influenced you the most in ministry/life? My mother – she demonstrated character, hard work, selflessness and sacrifice.
Email Walter at Wgriffeth@Aldersgate.com