Chaplain Les Grounds
Chaplain Leslie "Les" Grounds is a senior retired ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, having served in the ministry for over 50 years.
He is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and attended Oral Roberts University while working toward his Master's Degree.
Les has pastored churches in Itasca, Crockett, Lufkin and Red Oak, Texas; has been an Associate Pastor in Griffin, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Fort Worth, Texas and Irving, Texas and he has held numerous jobs in administration in Christian schools. Les, however, found his "niche" when he joined the ranks of the Airport Chaplaincy. He conducts Sunday services each week and on special occasions in the terminal chapels. He performs almost every wedding that takes place at DFW.
Les is married to Naomi and they have partnered together for over 55 years in marriage. They have two married children and six grandchildren.