After living in various places, Gary’s family settled in Lakeland, Florida, when his father retired from the military.  Gary was in church from birth, and his family always found a local church to connect with and serve.  It was at K-Ville Assembly of God that Gary and Linda met and ultimately married in 1983.  Linda, a native of Lakeland, came to know Christ after being invited to church by the pastor’s daughter. Gary and Linda have served in various church leadership roles, including kids and youth ministry, school, and church administration, and are the founders of Christian Life Fellowship, aka CLF Church.  Gary holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ministry.

"We are passionate about church ministry. God has called us to love people and teach them to follow Jesus.

We enjoy spending time with family, traveling to new places, and raising Basset Hounds."  
- Pastor Gary