Gary is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God and has served in youth ministry 12 years. The last 3 years he has served as the lead pastor of student ministries.

Gary grew up in Springfield IL and went to church all his life, he felt a calling to join his youth worship team in high school and since then has felt God has called him to ministry. His passion for Youth ministry and his obedience to God has brought him to Kearney where he immediately felt at home.