Gary has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma.  While in business he sensed God ‘s calling him to fulltime ministry while volunteering at a state prison.  He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology. 

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After graduation, he served for eight years in Virginia as a jail chaplain, regional director and director of training.  He was called to serve as Associate Pastor of Christian Education and Missions at a large church in Virginia for 18 years.  Gary was able to provide oversight, training and encouragement to 54 missionary families in 20 countries.

 

 

Currently, he is a member of a church in Denton, Texas where he provides a weekly Bible study and monthly church service at a local retirement center.  Also, he ministers monthly to an inmate at a state prison in Texas.  Gary and his wife have served in ministry together for 46 years and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren.