The Guido Evangelistic Association (also known as Guido Ministries) began in Metter, GA in 1957. What began as a radio ministry on one station in Vidalia, GA grew to well over 500 stations at one time. From the radio ministry, a television ministry began that at one time produced “A Seed for the Garden of Your Heart,” that was the sign-off program of 97% of the TV stations in America.
From the radio and TV programs, a devotional booklet entitled “A Seed from the Sower” was published. Eventually, the name of the devotional was changed to “Seeds of Hope” and there are now over 3,400 Seeds available for publication in this monthly devotional.
Our present ministry now includes Guido Bible College, a prison ministry, a ministry to Veterans’ Health Care Facilities, and a mailing list of 3,500 people who receive the Seeds each month. We currently send over 20,000 “Seeds of Hope” to over 400 prisons each month. We also have a Christian Studies Institute which trains Prisonaries – prisoners to become missionaries in prison like the Apostle Paul. This program is comprised of four sections addressing different topics of what being a Christian means. We also send out a special newsletter for prisoners titled “Transformed,” which enables inmates to show the power of Christ to transform lives.
Our college, which began 16 years ago, is specifically designed for bi-vocational students enabling them to learn and lead effectively within their own local communities. We have placed over 25 pastors in churches in the area. Our student enrollment comes from the 360 churches within a 60-mile radius of Metter. Our faculty comes from local pastors and public-school teachers. We have no full-time faculty members, with all teachers considered a specialist or uniquely qualified resource in teaching the subject matter.
Guido Gardens features sparkling fountains, winding pathways and beautiful trees and flowers that encourage one to walk with God. The Prayer Chapel, located in a corner of Guido Gardens, is open 24 hours a day for quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation. It has become a regional resource for people who want to find a refuge in the quietness of God’s creation.
For more information visit our website at GuidoMinistries.org.