Word Alive Enterprises exists to promote the Lord Jesus Christ and the new covenant, or new agreement, he brought to humanity.  The new covenant best explains the Old Testament, and in the New Testament provides the instruction for how to receive individual salvation, how to carry out God’s will, and how the church collectively fulfills the Lord’s mandate to make disciples.

About Gary Carpenter

Dr. Gary Carpenter brings over forty years of pastoral experience, over twenty-five years as an adjunct college professor, and extensive personal education to his writing and speaking.  He served the Welch Christian Church in Welch OK; the Walshville Christian Church in Walshville, IL; the Loraine Christian Church in Loraine IL; the Maple Avenue Christian Church in Macomb, IL; and rounded out his pastoral work with thirty-five years at the Judson Road Christian Church in Kokomo, IN.

Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree from Ozark Christian College majoring in New Testament studies (1973).  He followed that with a Master of Divinity degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary majoring in Doctrine and Philosophy (1978).  He received his Doctor of Ministry degree in Professional Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (1983).

In addition to his work as a pastor, Gary served as an adjunct professor in religious studies at Indiana University-Kokomo teaching Introduction to the New Testament (1991-1993).  Since 1996 he has served as an adjunct professor in religious studies at Indiana Wesleyan University.  He has taught various courses including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Methods of Bible Study, Themes in Biblical Literature, Philosophy and Christian Thought, American Religious Issues, Defending the Faith, and Biblical Preaching.

Gary has written numerous articles, study guides, and books including Letters to Grow On: Instructions for New Christians; What the Bible Says About the Heart; The Person, Program and Presence of the Holy Spirit; The Thrill of Baptism; Philippians: Good News from the Joy Book; James: Live It to the Limit; Extraordinary Moments in Everyday Living and more.

The family has always been a top priority for Gary.  Married to Linda for fifty years, they have four married sons and have been blessed with eleven grandchildren.  Gary and Linda not only cherish their family but consider them their best friends.

Gary enjoys sports in general.  He also loves to hike, fish, and hunt.  Among his favorite activities is just settling into a good movie with Linda.

Gary’s Story

“My dad was a great guy but a heavy drinker which created serious family issues.  Dad was invited to church when I was fifteen.  He made me go, much to my chagrin.  One Sunday he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ.  For months I watched him, but he never drank again.  Soon after that my mother was baptized into Christ, then me, and finally my older brother.  Dad said it was Christ who gave him the power to overcome his drinking and save our family.  I have never doubted the Lord since.”