Gary Permenter Ministries
A TIMELESS MESSAGE FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Upcoming Schedule
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"In my 20-plus years of ministry, Gary has preached for me far more often than any other individual. While he regularly spoke for our youth retreats, he was much more of a ministry partner than a guest preacher. Gary has always been willing to craft messages and other content that helped us reach our ministry goals. I also appreciated how he understood that all the elements of our events were all key to an event's success. He showed that by respecting the time we had for the worship service and his presence at all other retreat activities. I highly recommend Gary for speaking in your church or leading a workshop for your church staff or leaders."
Neil Tullos
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Wiggins, MS
Press Kit
Gary Permenter is a speaker and minister passionate about helping people become who God created them to be so they can live out His purpose for their lives. Known for his warm, practical, and engaging communication style, Gary connects with audiences in a way that is both insightful and relatable. His ministry is marked by a genuine love for God and for people, and he regularly speaks at a variety of events across the country.
Gary is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds both a master’s degree and doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously served as student minister at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Columbus, Mississippi.
A lifelong Bulldog, Gary enjoys sports and is also a fan of the Peanuts Gang.
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“Gary brings a Biblically-based, authentic message that will get right at the hearts of the people in the room. He is engaging, relatable, funny, and passionate about the Gospel. I loved how personable Gary was with our students and leaders beyond the preaching times. No doubt, I'll be calling Gary again in the near future.“
Brandon Winkler
Minister to Students
First Baptist Church O'Fallon, MO
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"Gary is a dear friend and role model for me in the ministry. There is no one that I trust more to bring in to teach God's Word to my students. Gary is one of the greatest storytellers I know, but his stories never come at the expense of The Word. He faithfully teaches and exposits God's Word to my students and is always spot-on about what my students need to hear. Besides being one of the best speakers I know, Gary's love for my students is what I appreciate most. Gary has never entered our student center as an untouchable celebrity speaker but works hard to know my students and develop relationships with them. For that, my students love him all the more. There is absolutely no one I would rather have leading my students."
Brian Pippen
Student Minister
Macedonia Baptist Church | Petal, MS
Contact Gary
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Gary Permenter Ministries
P. O. Box 628 Columbus, MS 39703.
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"When it’s time to plan for our Spring Retreat, I always contact Gary Permenter first. Each time he speaks for our Children’s Ministry I am impressed by his clear and truthful lessons from God’s Word. He is practical, humorous, creative, and engaging. When he speaks at an event, I don’t just hear great feedback from children who felt they could really understand what he had to say, but also from parents who appreciate the depth of his message. Gary is a gifted communicator and has been a blessing to our ministry. His genuine love for God is apparent in the way he prepares and teaches."
Shelley M. Farmer
Director of Children's Ministry
Harrisburg Baptist Church | Tupelo, MS