GARY STRIPLING has been leading others for over 22 years as a worship leader, conference speaker, associate pastor, business administrator, road manager, consultant, office manager, and corporate development administrator. Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/English Literature in 1981 and went on to graduate school, attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He graduated in 1985 with a Master of Divinity in Christian Education/Church Business Administration.

Gary has served numerous churches and ministries across the country. Prior to founding The Management Agency in 2005, Gary was manager and administrator for Paul Wilbur (recording artist with Integrity Music) in Jacksonville, FL.

As a conference speaker, Gary utilizes his years of experience in the church and business worlds to help others develop a mature understanding of their calling. Gary regularly consults with touring artists and bands providing career counseling and developing customized management plans that are strategically implemented to help take their ministries to new levels. Gary is available as a conference speaker addressing topics including leadership issues, career development, and ministry planning and development. He also works with individual churches and ministries in setting up their offices, administrative systems, and team & leadership development.

Internationally, Gary has ministered in nations including Israel, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Nigeria, Ghana West Africa, the U.K., El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Canada. His specialized understanding of the music ministry coupled with formal training in church business and ministry administration provides him with the ability to help others see the Kingdom of God come in power on the earth through their own ministries!

Gary and Laura, his wife of 26 years, live in Jacksonville, FL with their two children, Emily and Elliott. They attend New Life Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville.