by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations
The Christmas season is a time for giving and Dr. Gary Hoag inspires generosity even more than the big guy in a red suit!
Gary is known as 鈥淭he Generosity Monk,鈥 and while he may not wear a monk鈥檚 robe or embrace a vow of silence, he finds deep fulfillment in spending solitary time with the Lord and is dedicated to empowering ministries worldwide through Christian generosity.
Catch Gary鈥檚 infectious generosity on this special rebroadcast of his .
Gary is a baseball-loving Ohio farm boy and graduate of Cedarville University. His goal as a young man was to be successful in business and have season tickets for the Cleveland Indians (now known as the Cleveland Guardians), just like his grandfather. God had different plans.
Gary was called into ministry, first in Christian higher education at Biola University, Colorado Christian University, and Denver Seminary, where he learned the value of holding his plans and possessions loosely. Trusting in the Lord鈥檚 blessings became his intent, purpose and focus. Though he never secured those coveted Indians season tickets, Gary鈥檚 obedience to God resulted in an unexpected blessing 鈥 annual tickets to the World Series!
He has generously shared that gift with more than 1000 baseball fans and has seen God work through the relationships built in the stands.
As the CEO and president of Global Trust Partners, Gary acts as 鈥渁 conduit of the Lord鈥檚 blessings and a delivery boy with a message from God.鈥 Through teaching on stewardship, he strengthens churches and ministries worldwide.
Gary is also a prolific author, a consummate family man, and a steadfast follower of Christ. Get into the spirit of Christmas giving by listening to this episode of the .