Kathy Casto

About the Authors

John and Kathy Casto have shared a remarkable journey of faith, marriage, and ministry for more than five decades. Married while attending Bible college, they have devoted their lives to helping people discover a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, God’s Word, and practical biblical teaching.

Together they have served in pastoral ministry, traveled throughout the United States and internationally teaching prayer seminars and leadership conferences, and founded New Hope Fellowship in San Diego, California. Their passion has always been to encourage believers—from those new in their faith to seasoned Christ followers—to experience the transforming power of a daily walk with God.

John is a graduate of Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas, and Jacksonville Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Divinity. He is a Board-Certified Hospice Chaplain through the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains and has spent the past decade ministering to hospice patients, veterans, and their families. A Vietnam veteran himself, John considers chaplaincy a lifelong calling that allows him to bring hope, peace, and the love of Christ to people during some of life’s most significant moments.

Kathy is a graduate of Southwestern University and Jacksonville Theological Seminary, where she earned both a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate in Christian Counseling. Throughout her years of ministry she has faithfully served alongside John in pastoral leadership, prayer ministry, and discipleship. She also served for two decades with Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, helping support international ministry to nations around the world. Her greatest passion is teaching believers how to confidently pray God’s Word and trust God’s promises in every season of life.

John and Kathy continue to write, teach, and encourage believers through books, podcasts, and online ministry resources with a shared mission: helping people grow spiritually, strengthen their families, develop a vibrant prayer life, and discover God’s purpose for their lives.

They have been happily married for 54 years and are blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. They make their home in San Diego, California, where they continue serving the Lord together living out their Mission statement : Helping people discover God's purpose through prayer, His Word, and the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit.

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