Bill Gothard

A graduate of Wheaton College, Bill wrote his master’s thesis on a youth program that eventually led to an understanding of Biblical, non-optional principles of life, which led to the establishment of the Basic Seminar. In 1961, Bill founded the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and today there are more than 70 instruction- and service-oriented branches of the IBLP ministry in the United States and abroad. Bill continues to serve as president and a member of the Board.

Gary Fraley

Gary is a graduate of San Jose Bible College. He has served as a pastor and counselor for many years and founded the Telos Institute International. He currently ministers in churches and at conferences across the United States. He and his wife Loretta have been married for 46 years and have 3 children and 18 grandchildren.

Jim Sammons

Jim Sammons has been an integral part of the IBLP ministry for many years. Thousands have been helped through the Financial Freedom Seminar, which he developed from personal experiences (including nearly going bankrupt) and application of Biblical principles to his life, marriage, and business. Jim and his wife Fay live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where they have established a successful, respected real-estate development company.

Otto Koning

After graduating from Bob Jones University, Otto Koning and his wife served for 16 years on the mission field of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. He has delighted and captivated audiences with the humor and wisdom of his life messages and is best known for the Pinneapple Story. Otto and his wife currently live in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Ron Dunn

The late Ron Dunn, was in ministry for over thirty years before going to be with his Savior in 2001. In 1975, he founded Lifestyle Ministries, an organization that promoted Christian conferences and produced Bible study tapes for missionaries, laymen, and students. He was on the road quite frequently with speaking engagements, many times even traveling overseas. He was also an adjunct professor at two seminaries.