The Purpose of This Ministry is to clearly and relevantly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that persons of all ages may experience new birth through faith in Jesus and transforming life through the power of the Holy Spirit and may become faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.

This is a faith ministry dependant on freewill offerings, honorariums and the support of churches and individuals who choose to partner with this ministry.

Through preaching, workshops, music, and drama Roy shares the gospel with people of all ages and works to equip God's people to effectively bear witness to Christ today. Roy has spoken in groups of all sizes - from youth groups to a Promise Keepers stadium event, from local churches to a local fair. He has also spoken in many different denominations in several states.

	Born in 1963, Roy gave his heart to Christ at an early age and by age 11 began to know God's call to preach. From the beginning his heart burned with the desire to preach as an evangelist. Roy became a certified layspeaker as a teenager. He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1985 and received a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1989. Roy is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. He pastored full-time for seven years. In answer to years of prayer and preparation he was appointed to serve as a General Evangelist full-time in 1996. Roy is accountable to the Board of Directors of Roy Gearhart Cutting Edge Ministries and to the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the U. M. Church.
	Janice and Roy have been married since 1983 and since then have been partners together in all phases of ministry.  Janice gave her life to Christ as a teen.  She has grown to be a gifted speaker and teacher.  Janice has played church music since she was twelve.  Her talent with piano and keyboard has enabled them to develop a music and worship leading ministry through which they blend contemporary and traditional elements.  Janice is also the ministry's office manager.

The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania

When our older daughter, Bethany, went on a mission trip to Lithuania she brought back the story of this place. When the communists took over they tried to stamp out the peoples faith.  They took down crosses and closed churches.  The people began putting crosses on this hill as a testimony to their faith in Christ.  The communists took them down.  The people put up twice as many.  This was repeated over and over until the communists gave up.  People still bring crosses to this hill.  It is still a solemn testament to their faith in Jesus Christ.