Gary and his wife Jo of forty-one years have nine children and twelve grandchildren. Together they home schooled all of their children. As a Christian father, he has effectively taught his children in the Word of God. Gary has been active in several ministries. He founded Restoring Broken Walls prison ministry with interactive biblical teachings on several life issues and is actively involved in Keryx prison ministry. He and his wife are certified marriage counselors. Gary is a church leader, counselor, Bible teacher and author of many books on Christian living.