Early Life and Background

Perry Fred Stone Jr. was born on June 23, 1959, in Parsons, West Virginia, U.S. He is a fourth-generation minister of the gospel. From a young age, he felt called to ministry; he began preaching at the age of sixteen.

His education included studies through the extension program at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, and he later earned a B.A. in Theology from Covenant Life Christian College (formerly in Rocky Top, Tennessee).

Ministry Beginnings and Growth

By the time he was in his early twenties, Stone was leading major revival meetings—some lasting up to eleven weeks in a single location.

In 1985, he founded his own outreach ministry: Voice of Evangelism (VOE). This ministry grew to encompass several branches, including:

• Omega Center International (a conference & church in Cleveland, Tennessee)
• International School of the Word (an online Bible-school style offering)
• The weekly television program Manna‑fest with Perry Stone, launched in the year 2000 and broadcasts globally.

Stone has become particularly known for his teachings on end-times prophecy, the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith, and what he interprets as signs of the times.

Writings, Media and Reach

Over his ministry career, Stone has been prolific in writing, broadcasting, and publishing. According to his ministry’s materials:

• He has authored over 100 books and booklets (many translated into multiple languages) and written extensive Biblical commentaries.
• He has produced hundreds of audio and video teaching resources.
• His magazine, The Voice of Evangelism, is published bi-monthly and distributed nationally and internationally.
• His television program reaches a substantial audience and is listed among the top-ranked Christian network shows in his niche.

Through his ministry he also undertakes global missions, prison outreaches, and Holy-Land tours, and emphasizes evangelism, discipleship, and end-times preparedness.

Theological Emphasis

Stone’s core theological emphases include:

• A charismatic Pentecostal-style worldview, including belief in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
• An emphasis on prophetic or eschatological events: he links current events to prophetic fulfilments, especially focusing on Israel, the Middle East and the End Times.
• A strong interest in the Hebraic foundations of the faith, including the idea that the Christian faith is deeply rooted in Old Testament and Jewish heritage.
• Practical Christian living: evangelism, discipleship, outreach to the poor and incarcerated.

Personal Life

Perry Stone married his wife, Pamela (“Pam”) on April 2, 1982. They have two children (a son Jonathan and a daughter Amanda) and live in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Controversies and Challenges

While Stone has a large following and ministry, he has also faced public scrutiny. Some of the key issues include:

• In April 2020, the board of Voice of Evangelism placed him on sabbatical citing health issues (including dangerously high blood pressure) and concerns about inappropriate behaviour with female employees.
• Media reports in 2020 – 2021 pointed to allegations from several women connected to his ministry, concerning alleged inappropriate words or actions.
• Some critics call into question the style of his prophetic teaching and the blending of current-events analysis with Biblical prophecy, raising debates over the accuracy or sensational nature of such forecasts.

As of the latest publicly available information, Perry Stone remains a prominent figure in Pentecostal Christian circles, focusing on ministry, teaching and media outreach. His ministry maintains a wide array of resources: a Bible school, conferences, global missions, televised teaching and a large library of books and videos.

His influence is especially felt among audiences interested in end-times prophecy and the intersection of modern events with Biblical interpretation. Additionally, his ministry’s capacity to organize large youth gatherings, Holy-Land tours, and mass evangelistic events demonstrates a broad operational footprint.

However, the controversies surrounding his ministry and personal conduct have also shaped his public profile—raising questions of governance, accountability and the ethical responsibilities of high-profile religious leaders.

Summary

Perry Stone’s story spans decades of full-time ministry, a strong focus on prophecy, evangelism and the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith, and a media-rich platform through writing, television and conferences. His life illustrates both the reach and the challenges of modern Charismatic/Pentecostal Ministry.