For more than 25 years, Gary served as a senior pastor, interim pastor, or church planter. In 2017 he was part of the launch team for I AM A WATCHMAN (IAmAWatchman.com), a Bible prophecy-themed ministry dedicated to providing discipleship and evangelism material on a variety of online platforms. Gary was asked to serve as president of the ministry in 2018.
In 2021, Gary launched Set Free Indeed, a ministry dedicated to supporting inmates and their families. More than a dozen of his books have been approved for use in Washington State prisons.
Gary is an experienced teacher, counselor, outreach strategist, and author. He has a passion for apologetics, Bible prophecy, and helping today’s believers invest in supporting those who will come to faith in the post-rapture world.
Please use the contact form below to…
- Schedule a podcast or radio interview
- Schedule a Saturday or Sunday afternoon prophecy-themed workshop and outreach event.
- Invite Gary to speak during a worship service
- Invite Gary to lead a Zoom class or special presentation
- Inquire about bulk discounts (and/or customizing the covers) of Gary’s Bible study and devotional books.
- NOTE: At this time Gary is seeking God’s leading regarding the possibility of providing long-term remote ministry assistance. This could include developing an online teaching ministry, administrative support, pastoral counseling, research support, outreach and vision casting counsel, promotion, literature development (newsletters, policy handbooks, yearbooks, outreach material, etc.), developing a podcast or radio ministry, video editing, general ministry counsel and more. Contact Gary directly at SetFreeInquiries@gmail.com (or use the contact form below) to begin the conversation.
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Gary Ray: Author, speaker, teacher, and ministry leader.