iphc-logo
Place of Hope. People of Promise.
  • Discipleship
  • Evangelism USA
  • World Missions
  • General Superintendent's Office
site logo
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • GSO Calendar
    • Contact Us
  • Ministries
    • Archives & Research Center
      • How You Can Help
      • Mission & Vision
      • The King Heritage House
    • Bishop’s Office
    • Clergy Development
      • IPHC Lilly Endowment Programs
    • Arise in Prayer
  • Financial Services
    • Extension Loan Fund
    • IPH Foundation
    • IPHC 403(b) Plan
    • IPHC Lilly Endowment Programs
  • Institutions
    • Advantage College
    • Emmanuel College
    • Holmes Bible College
    • Southwestern Christian University
  • Resources
    • Bishop’s Blog
    • Bishop’s Podcast
    • Forms
    • Council of Bishops Resources
    • Position Papers
    • IPHC Authors
    • Videos
  • News
Give
hero image
News

Garry Bryant Assumes Leadership of Evangelism USA

July 31, 2017

Bryant was elected during the 28th General Conference

By J. Lee Grady

 

Garry Bryant will step into some big shoes when he replaces Bishop Chris Thompson as the director of the IPHC’s Evangelism USA department. But he’s excited about the challenge.

Bishop Garry Bryant

“My focus is on the harvest,” says Bryant, who is 57. The third-generation IPHC minister has led the Acts2Day Network for the past 8 years and has focused his attention on planting new IPHC churches in states where no churches currently exist.

As of this year, Wyoming and Rhode Island are the only states that have no IPHC church. But Bryant announced during the 28th General Conference that the nucleus of a future church is now meeting in Wyoming.

Bryant was elected to the EVUSA post on Wednesday, July 26, and will assume the post immediately. Bishop Thompson, who has served as EVUSA director for two four-year terms, is relocating to South Carolina to serve as president of Holmes Bible College. Thompson is 67.

Thompson has served the IPHC in various roles since he was a pastor in the North Carolina Conference in the early 1970s. He was the bishop of the North Carolina Conference from 2001 to 2009, when he became EVUSA director. He has also been on the boards of Emmanuel College, Holmes Bible College and Falcon Children’s Home, as well as many other ministries. He has also been vice chairman of the IPHC under the leadership of General Superintendent Doug Beacham.

“Bishop Thompson has taught me so much,” said Bryant. “From watching Bishop Thompson I’ve learned what it means to be committed to an assignment even when it costs you. I’ve learned what loyalty looks like. He stands his ground when fighting alone. And he is a man of prayer, and that commitment to prayer has marked EVUSA for the past 8 years.”

Thompson says he has full confidence that Bryant will take EVUSA to a new level during the next four years.

“I know Garry personally, I know his walk with God,” Thompson said. “He is well-seasoned, well-experienced and he is prepared for this job.”

Other colleagues in the IPHC give Bryant high marks. Dayton Birt, who leads Redemption Ministries Conference, worked closely with Bryant when he was based in Virginia.

“It thrills my heart to see that we have elected another leader who is passionate about reaching America with the gospel,” Birt said. “Garry has a deep love for our country and is passionate about planting churches that plant churches. I believe great days are ahead for our movement!”

Greg Hood, who is the director of the Pacific Rim District of the Acts2Day Network, has also worked closely with Bryant. “I am confident that Garry’s vision will not only continue but will gain momentum so that we can accomplish the Great Commission,” said Hood, adding that Bryant has witnessed Bryant’s “genuine passion for this church.”

Photo Credits: IPHC Communications
2017 Chris Thompson IPHC General Conference July Recap
Share Post:
Bishop Beacham Challenges IPHC to Acquire New Territory
IPHC Delegates Pray for Global Awakening
  • Discipleship
  • Evangelism USA
  • World Missions
  • General Superintendent's Office
iphc site logo

P.O. Box 12609 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 | Address: 7300 NW 39th Expy. Bethany, OK 73008 | Phone: 405-787-7110

Proud Member ECFA ECFA logo | Copyright 2023 IPHC. All Rights Reserved | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Powered by Ingage

Search this Site

site logo
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • GSO Calendar
    • Contact Us
  • Ministries
    • Archives & Research Center
      • How You Can Help
      • Mission & Vision
      • The King Heritage House
    • Bishop’s Office
    • Clergy Development
      • IPHC Lilly Endowment Programs
    • Arise in Prayer
  • Financial Services
    • Extension Loan Fund
    • IPH Foundation
    • IPHC 403(b) Plan
    • IPHC Lilly Endowment Programs
  • Institutions
    • Advantage College
    • Emmanuel College
    • Holmes Bible College
    • Southwestern Christian University
  • Resources
    • Bishop’s Blog
    • Bishop’s Podcast
    • Forms
    • Council of Bishops Resources
    • Position Papers
    • IPHC Authors
    • Videos
  • News
Follow Us!