Welcome to the Home Page of Garrett Ministries

Garrett Ministries is an evangelistic and discipling vehicle whose intent is to shape a generation of children, teenagers, college students, and adults into a mighty army for the Kingdom of God. 

The Garrett clan on Thanksgiving 2009 weekend - David (He had the flu that weekend.)

and our 7 beautiful babies

(From left to right, front to back)  Lillianna, Aubrianna, Annaliese, Chloe, Isaac, Carson, and Christian.

Our Mission

"To radically reach, teach, nourish, and unleash this and future generations with the life-changing power of Jesus Christ."

Click the above link to see/download information/application

Also, join us for our Medellin Mission Journey as we minister to pastors, mothers, and children as well as rebuild and extend Mi Casa Azul. Download the brochure below by clicking here or on a picture. Dates for the trip are April 8-17, 2010 and cost is $1,200 including air, food, housing, and transportation.

Here is the application.

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Participate in this online class I am teaching

The Portable Seminary

Buy the textbook here!

Stop For Just A Moment

See our grandchildren:

Ministry Profile

Jim and Cheri Garrett have a heart and passion for children and youth … to see them discover who they are in Jesus and how to walk that out in their daily lives. They believe that children and youth can and should be used mightily by God.  The Garretts have a calling and anointing to mentor and train youth and children’s leaders, passing on that passion to make a difference in the lives of youth and children. Jim and Cheri were both reared in rural South Carolina during the turbulent 60s and 70s amidst both racism and alcoholism in their families. By coming to know Jesus at young ages, they have seen how God can bring healing and freedom, no matter what circumstances in life stack against you.

The Garretts have been married for 32 years and have been in ministry their entire married life.  Cheri loves her family (hubby, children and grandchildren … and dog) as well as pursuing God’s purpose and plan for her life.  She is gifted at teaching God’s Word in a very practical way and has a heart to see people healed and set free.  She has ministered with Jim in every capacity and is his organization.  Jim is a forever student and loves to teach.  He has been/is a youth/children’s pastor, musician, teacher, senior pastor, college/seminary professor, school administrator, husband, father, and grandfather. Most importantly, however, they are both lovers of God and His people. They have pastored (mostly as youth and children’s pastors) in Florida, South Carolina, Michigan, and Ohio. Jim has taught Greek, Christian Education, Missions, Hermeneutics, and Practical Ministry classes at Mid-West Bible College, Vision Bible College, Lee University, and Ashland Theological Seminary.

Jim, Cheri, Crystal (& David), Amber (& Ed), and Jamie (& Crystal) are corporately and individually armed with a calling, equipping, and determination to disciple this and future generations through teaching, short-term missions, evangelistic rallies, music, and literature. They are comfortable and accepted in most Pentecostal/ Charismatic/ Third Wave church settings.

Garrett Ministries have carried out successful campaigns in camp meetings as well as youth and children's camps in the mid-west and southern regions of the US, as well as Israel, U.S.V.I., Colombia, Peru, Antigua, Honduras, India, South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland, Trinidad, Haiti, and the 1996 Olympics.

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Jim' Blog or this site

Cheri's Blog

We are on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.

Teaching 

Some of Pastor Garrett's teaching, writing, and sermons can be found at the following links:

(note: If the Greek and Hebrew fonts look like gibberish to you, consider downloading and applying these fonts to your system: Hebrew [BW]  Hebrew [Teknia] Greek [BW] Greek [Teknia])

Selected writings from family, friends, and self

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Bible Study Tools and Links

Other Links

Ebay: I don't know if you go here often but its a great place to find a bargain or to unload a piece of your junk that might just be the treasure that someone else is looking for. By the way, look and see if I have anything for sale while you're there. I am jgarrett1958.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library: A great source of Christian classic literature.

Sky & Telescope: Interesting and important materials regarding God's created universe.

Astronomy: More astronomical information

A+ Hosting: The Web host for Garrett Ministries

Contact Information

Telephone

(419) 346-2069

Postal Address

Garrett Ministries

15941 Harlem Ave. #144

Tinley Park, IL  60477

E-Mail

    jgarrett1958@hotmail.com