Born in Villalba, Puerto Rico on October 13, 1977. He moved to the United States when he enlisted in the United States military where he served for 22 years until 2018 when he retired with honors. Pastor Laboy gave his life to the Lord in 2008. Since then he has dedicated his life to serving the Lord Jesus.
During his time in the military he specialized in logistics and leadership. He became the sergeant in charge of logistics for the Asymmetric Warfare Group for the entire Middle East area for seven years.
For the last five years he was the co-organizer and director of the logistics “OneNation Under God” event held for three years at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. which focused on prayer and worship of God.

Pastor Gerardo completed a B.A. in Theology and Christian Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. He also graduated with honors and received a B.A. in electronic media and film with a concentration in cinematography from Towson University MD.

Pastor Laboy is a pastor under Restoration Ministries and led the Glen Burnei Restoration Church campus as Pastor General for four years. In 2021 Pastor Laboy inaugurated the Maunabo P.R. Outreach Project, a non-profit organization that serves the needy and started Iglesia Restauración Puerto Rico in the same town.