The Least of These

Original Airdate: June 1, 2008

Host: Scott Dente

Guests: Gary Burd and The Bellamy Brothers

In this episode of Faith Café, host Scott Dente talks guest Gary Burd, who is a minister to the homeless, those with substance abuse problems, and others from across the tracks. In this interview, Gary shares his heart for those that most of our society wants nothing to do with. He speaks about how He went from the typical Sunday morning suit and tie minister to the leathers and motorcycle riding one He is today. Then award winning guests, The Bellamy Brothers share some music from their latest gospel album "Jesus is Coming."

Guest Bios

Gary Burd / freecamp.jesusmyrefuge.org and missionm25.org

Gary Burd is a different kind of minister. Years ago he discovered within himself a well of compassion, mercy, and concern for people other churches often ignore. Soon he'd lost his coat and tie in favor of jeans, T-shirts and leather and they didn't become a costume they became a lifestyle. Today his ministry feeds the homeless, assists in substance abuse recovery and provides for men, women and children society likes to forget.

Born to Pentecostal Holiness parents and ministers, Gary became a minister at age 16. He and his wife, Carolyn, have served Christian Heritage Church in Amarillo since 1973 and have been Senior Pastors since 1986.

Both Gary and Carolyn have logged over 225,000 miles on their cycles during the past five years. The Christian "colors" on their motorcycle jackets often open doors for ministering the gospel to other bikers. Their greatest joy comes from serving the Matthew 25 people in our society and working with Free Camp.

Free Camp is a youth retreat, inspired by God, operated by Christian Heritage Church, and sponsored by area businesses and caring individuals.

The Bellamy Brothers / www.bellamybrothers.com