George became a Christian in 1976. He was baptized in the Holy Spirit 5 years later. George has pastored churches in Ohio, West Virginia, and Costa Rica. He was baptized in the Holy Spirit 5 years later. In his early years, he realized he was called to the 5-fold ministry gift of a Teacher. George also has a Business Management degree from the University of Phoenix. In 1990 George stepped into the full-time ministry. George also plays the congas and drums and has been in several praise bands, and has written several small articles on Praise and Worship. He has also ministered in apostolic, evangelistic, and prophetic ministries. In 2002 George was part of the “prophetic presbytery” at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, before moving on to ministry in Costa Rica in 2003. George has also taught five dream interpretation workshops, and he frequently helps people with messages from God in the form of dreams. He has written four other books entitled, “Women Are Called to Minister and Preach, Let Us Weep Between the Porch and Altar, and The Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and Lording Over.” George’s books have been used in several Bible schools in South Africa and Kenya. Other articles he wrote are used in Bible training centers in Latin America. In 2003 George formed Heavens Gates Apostolic Ministry. Currently, George’s ministry stretches from Latin America to 7 countries in Africa, India, and Pakistan. George is also leading in starting a new church in New Martinsburg, West Virginia. You can read his other articles on the website, “Heavens Gates Ministries.com.” Thousands of people have read his articles and books in over 90 countries. George has two daughters, Andrea Lael Gates, Victoria Rae Gates, and one grandson.