Rev. Prof. Gary S. Maxey

Born 24 March 1948 in the United States, Gary Stewart Maxey has lived and ministered in Nigeria since March 1982. He founded Calvary College of Theology in Port Harcourt (1982–1989) before founding West Africa Theological Seminary in Lagos in 1989, where he served as Provost for eighteen years. He later founded and pastored New Beginnings International Church, Lagos (2010–2021), and has pastored Imala International Church since 2022. He is married to Dr. Emma Lou Maxey; they have four children and eleven grandchildren.

“Dr. Maxey's training, his grasp of African culture and history, his long-haul experience in missions, his strong regard for truth, his heart for holiness and righteousness, and his deep love for Nigeria give this book a vast treasure of information, insights and inspiration.”