MEET THE GILS
ABBY'S STORY
Daniel Gil Ministries is about reaching people for Jesus through his recognition as a Ninja Warrior competitor. Over the last 8 years, Daniel and Abby have been involved in hundreds of events with thousands of people: kids events, youth events, men’s & women’s conferences and various outreaches. They have seen numerous lives impacted and changed for the Lord! At the events through stories from their Ninja Warrior adventures, they teach people how to overcome the physical, mental and spiritual obstacles that may be faced in life. They do this by sharing powerful testimonies and giving an understanding of what Jesus has done and is still doing today. It is their privilege to give everyone an opportunity to choose to begin walking with Him: putting their faith in Jesus Christ and to pursue stepping into discipleship as they continue to grow in their walk with the Lord.
Daniel and Abby have a vision to create content, resources, and once-in-a-lifetime events that will not only honor the Lord, but make Jesus famous. They want to equip the next generation to pursue Christ. Through Daniel’s books, speaking events, podcast appearances, outreaches and ninja course events, he has missioned his life to using the television platform he has been given for ministry. They even bridge denominational differences to unify under Jesus Christ: the only Way, Truth, and the Life to salvation.
While Daniel still trains to compete annually on American Ninja Warrior and various other ninja competitions across the globe (continuing to be salt and light in a dark and difficult industry), he and his family are stepping more and more into full-time ministry with each passing day. “The purpose for me competing on ANW was never about winning competitions, but about pointing viewers to the Kingdom of God and the person, Jesus. Everyday is an opportunity to let your light shine!”
Stay connected for more exciting announcements coming soon…we can’t wait to share them with you!
DANIEL'S STORY
As a kid Daniel grew up in a wonderful, God fearing home. He and his siblings were always involved in church events and outreaches. Once he was old enough to understand what Jesus did for him, he asked forgiveness for his sins and invited Jesus into his heart. As a teen he was heavily involved with his church’s youth group worship team as well as a local homeschool choir. The choir held ministry concerts & performances all across the Houston area during the holidays to minister and pray for those in pain and need. It was at this time that he took full ownership of his faith. He went all in and dedicated his life to passionately following Jesus, giving the Lord his every gift, talent and ability to point people to Him.
As a young adult he attended a two year ministry school where he received an associates degree in applied ministerial studies. He traveled around the world on missions trips to Bulgaria, Japan, Malaysia, Rome, Honduras and parts of the US. He preached, led worship and witnessed the Lord do mighty works.
As an adult he told the Lord he would gladly become a pastor, full-time worship leader, or even overseas missionary. By miraculous means he received the opportunity to begin training for and competing on American Ninja Warrior. He has since used that God given platform to encourage, inspire, and point people to the Kingdom of God as the “Kingdom Ninja” with great success and the hand of the Lord with him.
For the last ten years he has traveled the world doing events, competitions and ministry outreaches and even “Ninja Church” pointing people to Christ every step of the incredible journey. He and his family travel and minister together and will continue to do so for the rest of their joy-filled, Jesus serving lives.
ABBY'S STORY
Abigail grew up in the church with her parents as youth pastors for most of her childhood. within the four walls she developed a love for God and people. In her middle school years the Lord began to draw her deeper into the word and from that moment on she dedicated her life to following Him. She began serving in her youth group on the worship team and teaching. She also traveled for missions work. She went to Brazil where she saw many miracles and healings. She also went to Trinidad where she helped run a kids VBS and participated in street evangelism. She went to Kenya and helped host a kids conference and visited many hospitals where she prayed for the sick. She fell in love with traveling and sharing the gospel. During all of her travels she saw many lives changed by the love of Christ. In high school she attended a two year ministry school and after graduating she interned for a ministry where she helped build it from the ground up. During this season of her life she met and fell in love with Daniel. After they were married the Lord began to open up ministry opportunities for Daniel and Abigail has assisted and ministered alongside him ever since. Together they have traveled the US and overseas preaching and sharing the love of Christ.