Background
Gates, Gary Lynn was born on February 6, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Ross and Myra Evelyn Gates.
minister religious organization executive
Gates, Gary Lynn was born on February 6, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Ross and Myra Evelyn Gates.
Bachelor of Science, Sterling College, 1972; Master of Science, Fort Hays State College, 1975; M.C.M., Huntington School Christian Ministry, 1984.
Board directors Christian education, Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1977-1980; director church extension, Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1979-1990; assistant to president, Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1980-1982; president, Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1982-1990; vice president operations, Church Growth Center, Corunna, Indiana, since 1990.
Member National Association Evangs. (board directors), Greater Fort Wayne Association Evangs. (secretary 1981-1982).
Married Rebecca Lynn Zimmerman, June 5, 1971. Children: Amy, Joshua, Amber.