Introducing pastor, servant, and leader Dr. “Pearl” Pierce.

• How and why he got involved in prison ministry.
• What types of people are involved in prison ministry and is it for everyone.
• Any challenges or fears involved when walking into a maximum security prison?

Powerful. Driven. Bold. Compassionate. If one were to describe the character of Dr. Pierce, these words plus so many more would not do him justice. Hailing from Bed-Stuy, an urban section of Brooklyn, New York, Garry “Pearl” Pierce is a man after God’s own heart. As a dedicated servant, teacher and lover of the Word of God, he was called to ministry in 2001 while under the leadership of Bishop C.D. Gearing, Jr. at Zion Full Gospel World Ministries.

As an intense, insightful, and inspirational mentor, motivator and friend, Dr. Pierce has created a niche for his ministry in connecting with youth, collegiate and professional athletes. He believes that through empowering and equipping athletes with practical and spiritual nourishment, they are able to perform better on the field and in life in general. Because of the personal relationship he has with many of these athletes, he is affectionately known to some of them as “Uncle Pearl.” No matter how he is addressed, be it “Pastor,” “Doctor,” or “Uncle,” Pierce is loved because of his ability to be relatable to people of all ages.

Website:https://www.klccdecatur.org/

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