About Gary Thomas

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.
Gary’s books 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)
• Devotions for a Sacred Marriage (Gold Medallion Award finalist)
• Devotions for Sacred Parenting
• Every Body Matters
• Holy Available (formerly Beautiful Fight)
• Pure Pleasure
• Sacred Influence
• Sacred Marriage (Over 500,000 copies sold)
• Sacred Parenting
• Sacred Pathways (World Magazine’s Top 10 book of 1996)
• Sacred Search
• The Couple’s Conversation Guide
• The Glorious Pursuit
• Thirsting for God (formerly Seeking the Face of God)

He has spoken at conferences, retreats, and college campuses in 49 states and eight countries, including appearances at the Focus on the Family National Marriage Simulcast, the Gaithers’ Praise Gathering, and several National Pastor’s Conventions. Gary has also brought thousands of married couples closer together through his popular Sacred Marriage seminars. As a prolific writer, Gary has had over 150 articles published in major magazines, such as Christianity Today, Decision, Moody, Marriage Partnership, New Man, World, Charisma, Boundless.org and Discipleship Journal. His message has also been featured on national radio and television programs, such as Family Life Today and Focus on the Family. Gary is an avid runner who has completed eleven marathons, including Boston three times. He is married, has three children, and lives in Houston, TX where he is a Writer in Residence at Second Baptist Church.