Gary and Patty Wilhite began a journey to find God in 1986 and subsequently became Christians in 1987.  Over the last 20+ years, they have faithfully attended local church and served primarily through ministry to the poor and the broken, as well as youth.  They attend and serve as elders at Destiny Fellowship.  Gary is an ordained minister and is in relationship with several pastors and five-fold ministries.

Patty and Gary have been married for over 25 years, have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

*For accountability purposes see the section labled, "Board of Directors / City/Area-wide Pastoral Counsel".