Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. His unique message is designed to help you:

Embrace the unique way that you interact with God.
Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse.
Build a closer, grace-based family.
Enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight.

Gary is the author of numerous books that together have sold over two million copies, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and won numerous awards . His writings have established him as a thought-leader in the areas of marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation. His titles include the following:

Authentic Faith (Winner of the 2003 Gold Medallion Award)
Cherish (Over 100,000 copies sold)
Devotions for a Sacred Marriage (Gold Medallion Award finalist)
Devotions for Sacred Parenting
Every Body Matters
Holy Available (formerly Beautiful Fight)
Lifelong Love
Loving Him Well (formerly Sacred Influence)
Pure Pleasure
Sacred Marriage (Over 1 million copies sold)
Sacred Parenting
Sacred Pathways (World Magazine’s Top 10 book of 1996)
Sacred Search
9 Must Have Conversations for a Doubt Free Wedding Day (formerly The Couple’s Conversation Guide)
The Glorious Pursuit
Thirsting for God (formerly Seeking the Face of God)
When to Walk Away (Winner of the 2020 Resource of the Year Award from Outreach Magazine in Counseling and Relationships)

Gary holds a B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University, an MA degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).

He served on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church, Houston for 11 years and is currently on the teaching team at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO. Gary is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon and was previously an adjunct faculty member at Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas.

Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, and on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today. Gary’s interviews on Focus on the Family have been chosen among the “Best of 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2021.” Gary is a lifelong advocate of using the Christian classics to bring people closer to Christ.