Dr. Detrick L. Gaskins, founder and apostolic spearhead of Kairos University International Inc. and Kinsmen Fellowships, is a native of Paterson, NJ. He flows within a strong apostolic, prophetic, and teaching grace that has impacted many nationally and internationally. The primary beat of his heart is to: Restore the Lost, Equip the Saint, and Destroy the Works of the Devil. Apostle Gaskins has a powerful, yet practical teaching style that challenges and charges his audience and readers to advance past the realms of religious mediocrity and conformity.

 

Through utilizing his gifts and talents of the prophetic, teaching, singing, writing, healing, words of wisdom, knowledge, and comedy, the anointing of his life has truly made room for him. Apostle Gaskins is sought out for his expertise in 5-Fold Ministry, Intercessory Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance, Church Government, and Structure. Apostle Gaskins spends most of his time as an avid writer, counselor, leadership mentor, trainer, and Founder & Dean of Kairos University International Inc.

 

Over his 32 years in ministry, he has been afforded the opportunity to advance the kingdom across the U.S. and internationally as a published author, recording artist, teacher, comedian, and empowerment speaker for foster and sexually displaced children. Sharing his life-changing testimony of adoption and freedom from sexual perversion, those who have come in contact with this young man have experienced lasting results through his ministry. Dr. Gaskins received his Doctorate of Ministry in 2025 from the prestigious St. Thomas Christian University, Jacksonville, FL. 

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Apostle Gaskins currently resides and serves the Jacksonville, FL, region. Apostle Gaskins has one daughter, Miss DeMeta D. Gaskins.