Allen Gibson grew up in a pastor’s family in Atlanta, Georgia. At a young age put his trust in Jesus as Savior and surrendered to the ministry in his teens. He earned his BA in Pastoral Theology from Hyles-Anderson College where he met his wife, Kari. Allen and Kari have ministered at the Jackson Baptist Temple with a wonderful congregation of people since September of 2010. They have one son, Matthew, and two daughters, Micaela and Alanta.