Destiny Church

The dream to plant a church in Leesburg, Virginia became a reality when Greg Wigfield, his wife Pam and five other couples launched Destiny Church. That was on October 31, 1999. Forty-two people attended the first service, and the dream was born. Today, Destiny is a thriving congregation of people committed to reach others who are spiritually disconnected and turning them into followers of Christ.

Who started it all?

What were they thinking?

When did Destiny Church open its doors?

Where did this church first take root?

Why do we do what we do they way we do it?

What will I find at Destiny Church?

The very first thing we’ll ask of you is simple: relax. You’re with friends. Even if you’ve never been in church before, you’ll have no worries about being flagged as a “newbie.” Or finding yourself “volunteered” to make seven dozen cookies for the first grade class.

What you will find is this:

    * a casual atmosphere
    * friendly people who’ll help you find your way around
    * today’s music  and high-impact media presentations
    * messages relevant to your daily life
    * an amazing children’s space
    * that you matter to God -- and Destiny Church

Whether you’re single, married, single again, with or without children – no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done – we invite you to experience the difference here.

Greg comes from a family of pastors. Both his grandfather and father were pastors...each for over 50 years. Greg served as a youth pastor for more than a decade. In 1982, he became the Chaplain to the Washington Redskins and worked for Joe Gibbs in that position until 1988. He and his wife, Pam have four children, Jennifer, Rachel, Ryan and Robert. As a family, they started Destiny Church in 1999 along with 6 other couples. Greg has a Masters Degree in Divinity and Organizational Leadership from Regent University.

Q: What are your favorite activites?

A: Skydiving...not really. Running!  I mean jogging; Well, actually walking fast.

Q: What are your greatest interests?

A: Coaching baseball, reading and studying great leaders.

Q: What is your type of music?

A: Michael McDonald - He's an older guy.

Q:  What is your favorite TV show?

A:  The Unit!!!

Q: What is your favortie movie?

A: Top Gun - I've seen it a dozen times.

Q: Do you have any favorite quotes?

A: "Only those who see the invisible can do the impossible!"

Mike was born and raised in Winchester, Virgina (about 40 minutes west of Leesburg). He has always been involved in creative things from playing guitar to editing videos. You can usually catch him at the office about 2 inches from the monitor editing video, designing banners, and much more. When he's not working he enjoys going to the movies, playing video games, watching G4, and simply going for a drive.

Q: What are your favorite activites?

A: Playing Halo on my Xbox 360, Surfing I-Tunes for new music, Playing guitar.

Q: What are your greatest interests?

A: Movies, Graphic art, Documentaries (I love IFC for that), Creating videos.

Q: What is your favorite type of music?

A:  I'll listen to just about anything.  My favorite bands are: U2, Dave Matthews Band, mewithoutyou, The Format, Underoath, Jars of Clay, Counting Crows, Tim Reynolds, and Orignial Soundtracks to different movies.

Q:  What is/are your favorite TV show(s)?

A:  The Office, Battlestar Galactica (the new series) (don't laugh...it's really, really cool), Band of Brothers, Samuri Warrior, Modern Marvels, Man vs. Wild, Mythbusters, Angry Beavers, Futurama, and anything that can make me laugh.

Q: What is/are your favortie movie(s)?

A: Tommy Boy, Snatch, Man on Fire, The Usual Suspects, Saving Private Ryan, Accepted, Dumb and Dumber, Starwars Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy,  and a few more I can't think of right now.

Q: Do you have any favorite quotes?

A: "Even if you're on the right track you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Roy Rogers (I think). 

Young Life brought Todd and Maureen and their three kids to Leesburg in 2000, and it only took Destiny 2 years to get him on the staff team. Todd currently oversees our Blue "Serve" Zone and is tasked with helping us to help the world. He enjoys snowboarding, the beach, and anything else he can do with the fam. If you catch him out running on the W.O & D he is either listening to Jack Johnson or a worship leader like Steve Fee. CS Lewis' "He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" is the one quote that continues to rattle around in Todd's head. If you want more insight into Todd, check out his blog at www.areyoudestinized.blogspot.com.

Q: What are your favorite activites?

A: Cruising around in the Jeep, Snowboarding, Triathlons, the Beach and anything with the family.

Q: What is your type of music?

A: Laid back stuff like Jack Johnson or worship stuff like Steve Fee. Tomlin is always a winner.

Q:  What is your favorite TV show?

A: Gotta go with "The Office" and "24"

Q: What is your favortie movie?

A: If it is a spy thriller, then I'll like it.

Q: Do you have any favorite quotes?

A:  "He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."  -Jim Elliott

Lathan is 31 year old a native northern Virginia kid born in the great city of Alexandria, Virginia.  Lathan has served in many facets of ministry such as music, youth, and young adult pastor over the last 12 years.  Lathan and his wife Mallory have three children, Kaiya, Kohen, and Kamden.  Lathan holds a BA in Church Leadership and a Minor in Church Music from Southeastern University from Lakeland,  Florida.  If you love Jesus, Battlestar Galactica, music stores, BBQ, and good ole rock and roll,  you will be sure to find a connection with this guy.

Q: What are your favorite activites?
A:  I like to play multiple insturments, sing, compose, play x-box, surf, and eat as much BBQ as possible.

Q: What are your favorite interests?
A: Jesus, and my family

Q: What's currently on your I-pod?
A: Many many podcasts from Rob Bell, Mark Baterson, and Craig Groechel, and a plethera of music such as Vineyard worship music, Stryper, Counting Crows, Allison Craus, U2, Need to Breathe, Third Day, Miles Davis, BB King and more...

Q: What is/are your favorite TV shows?
A: There is nothing other than Battlestar Galictica and Survivor Man.

Q: What is/are your favorite movie(s)?
A: Anything Sci-fi or adventurous.  Yet, Braveheart is my all time favorite movie.

Q: Have any favorite quotes?
A: "Learn to live in the moment not for the moment." - Larry Hickey