RADICALLY PURSUE YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESTINY

Gary pastored in the small college town of Northfield, Minnesota for 22 years. He led groups at St. Olaf and Carleton, the town’s two colleges, for much of that time. As these mentoring relationships grew, it became increasingly apparent that God was birthing a new vision in Gary’s heart. It was then that Gary felt the Lord calling him out of pastoring to something new. He resigned from his position and began to seek the Lord. It was during this time he was asked by students from Mankato State University to mentor them; out of this mentorship a campus group grew and developed. Soon friends of the original group asked Gary to speak at their campuses, and Gary found himself traveling to other campuses. It was during the 2001 school year Gary took the name Prepare Ministries and with volunteer staff members founded what we now know as Prepare Ministries.

Diane grew up on a dairy farm in rural America. That experience influenced her to serve the needs of rural people in the US and among some of the most needy and neglected rural communities in the world. Diane received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, then served as the Director of a Youth Organization, and is currently serving with an International Organization as their Rural Coordinator. She has developed successful partnerships in the US, Mexico, India, China, Africa and the Philippines.

Rev. Michael Bradley is the President of The Master’s Institute. He graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA with a Masters of Divinity (MDiv). He writes and speaks extensively on “Being a Safe Place for Dangerous People!” and “Healing Wounds from Toxic Beliefs.” Mike has a passion to see leaders being equipped to faithfully serve the Lord and His Church with vision, daring, and integrity in today’s ever-changing cultural and world scene.