In 1985, Dr. Frazier resigned a successful pastorate in New Orleans, Louisiana to found Discovery Ministries, Inc. (DMI). He felt called to a full-time evangelism and education ministry involving pastors and missionaries to the Middle East, with emphasis on Israel. Since 1971, Gary has traveled to Israel over 150 times. His ministry has taken over 7,000 ministers along with thousands of believers from all over the United States to the Holy Land.
DMI is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of equipping believers through travel to Israel and promoting Christian support for the State of Israel and its Biblical right to exist. DMI is recognized by the Israel Government Ministry of Tourism as one of America's leading tour operators
Dr. Frazier is a much sought-after speaker on the subject of Bible prophecy. His "What's Behind Left Behind" seminars are spiritually awakening experiences, giving new insight into current events in these last days with an emphasis on the Middle East. Dr. Frazier speaks in approximately 40 churches a year. He has appeared on numerous Christian radio and television talk shows. In addition, Dr. Frazier speaks nation wide along with Dr. Tim LaHaye and Dr, Ed Hindson in the Left Behind Prophecy Conferences being hosted by America's largest churches.
Dr. Frazier's first book entitled, Seven Signs of the Second Coming of Christ has a corresponding 4-hour video series that was filmed on location in Israel. The series has received wide acceptance and has aired on the Odyssey Network and on the ACTS Satellite Network. His second book, The Glorious Appearing, was released in July, 2001. Currently, he is working on an in-depth study of America and its role in End Times' Prophecy entitled, Will America Survive. Dr. Frazier is a key contributor to the LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible, released in October of 2000 and serves as an adjunct professor in the LaHaye School of Prophecy at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Dr. Frazier and his wife, Sandra reside in Arlington, Texas. They have four children and eight grandchildren. Dr. Frazier serves as Associate Teaching Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Dr. Frazier’s educational background includes the Criswell Center for Biblical Studies in Dallas, Texas and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a M.A. and Ph.D. from Louisiana Baptist University, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Honorary Doctorates from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia and International Seminary, Plymouth, Florida.
Here's What Noted Pastors Are Saying About Dr. Gary D. Frazier and Discovery Ministries, Inc. (DMI):
Dr. George Sweeting - Moody Bible Institute, Chicago: "DMI and Dr. Frazier excel in planning and leading tours to Israel. They are among the very best."
Dr. O.S. Hawkins - President, Southern Baptist Annuity Board: "Integrity ... Honesty ... Experience. These words best describe Gary Frazier and DMI. Want the best? Travel with DMI."
Dr. Ed Young - Second Baptist, Houston: "DMI is not a travel business...it is indeed a Christian ministry. Gary and Sandra Frazier and the folks with DMI have a love for the Lord and Israel that is contagious...a call to minister by helping others discover the marvelous land of the Bible. They know the country, they know the people, they know how to lead you and your church on the trip of a lifetime. For two straight years DMI led the Second Baptist church of Houston and the Winning Walk Ministry through the land of the Bible. Remember, DMI is not a business...it's a ministry...it's personal. Their knowledge of His land is surpassed only by their love and heart for HIM."
Dr. Jack Graham - Prestonwood Baptist, Dallas: "DMI, under the direction of my good friend, Dr. Gary Frazier, has provided our groups with the very best arrangements for travel to Israel and points beyond. We have never been disappointed and consider it a privilege to share with our people the experience of a lifetime. DMI makes it happen with class and a heart-filled commitment to ministry.
