Two men hold a South African flag in a pool room, with green tables around them.

The ministry

Winningin the game of life

Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc. uses the global language of pool to point people to the greatest story ever told.

REACH the World
PREACH the Gospel
TEACH Kingdom Principles

The team

Meet the team

As a team, our goal is to inspire and transform lives through the unique art of billiards while sharing the message of hope and salvation.

Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc. takes the gospel of Jesus Christ to pool venues that are challenging for most churches to reach and to people who need to begin or be encouraged in their personal relationship with Christ.

Our GTS shows weave spiritual truth into amazing trick shots that leave audiences encouraged and motivated to develop a closer relationship with Jesus.

Wayne Parker
President, Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.
Wayne has served as President of Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc. since 2023 and is based in South Africa. Alongside his ministry leadership, he serves as Chairman of the WPA Artistic Pool Division and continues to compete at the highest international level, currently ranked No. 2 in the world.
Widely respected within the global billiards community in multiple cue sport disciplines, Wayne is passionate about using his sporting achievements and influence as a platform to inspire young people, share the Gospel, and bring a message of faith, hope, and God's transforming grace to those facing life's challenges.
John English
Vice President, Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.
John is a successful entrepreneur and owner of Automated Entertainment in Los Angeles, California. He is also the founder of the renowned Good Times Billiards, which continues to serve the billiards community today.
With a passion for growing the sport worldwide, John brings valuable experience and vision to the ministry. His deep love for the Lord, genuine compassion for people, and commitment to sharing God's grace reflect his desire to inspire lives and make a lasting difference through the game of pool.
Phil Ball
Secretary, Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.
Phil resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary, and has served alongside GTS founder Steve Lillis at numerous ministry events. Having represented the USA at the 2022 World Blackball Championships in Morocco, Phil brings a unique understanding of both professional billiards and its potential as a platform for sharing the Gospel.
With a strong business background in information technology, Phil contributes valuable wisdom, experience, and leadership to the ministry. His passion for serving the Lord and reaching others for Christ makes him an integral part of the GTS mission.
Larry Nicholson
Board Member, Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.
Larry brings over 30 years of coaching experience across multiple sports, including wrestling, softball, football, and billiards. Based in Texas, he is a highly respected PBIA Master Instructor and ACS Level 4 Instructor, dedicated to developing players of all ages and skill levels.
As the leader of Trinity Billiards, Larry is passionate about nurturing young talent and expanding junior billiards through his involvement with the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF), Billiards in School programs, and junior coaching clinics nationwide. His dedication to mentorship and inspiring the next generation aligns closely with the ministry's mission of reaching lives through the game of pool.
Paul De Fin
Board Member, Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.
Based in Midrand, South Africa, Paul is a fifth-generation minister of the Gospel who serves at Acts Christian Church. Through preaching and teaching, he inspires others to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit and develop a lasting love for God's Word.
With a strong prophetic calling, Paul ministers internationally, bringing messages of edification, exhortation and comfort to equip believers for the work of ministry. His spiritual wisdom, passion for Scripture, and commitment to Kingdom principles bring valuable insight and a strong biblical foundation to Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc.