Gary Thomas, D.D.

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Author | Speaker | Teacher — Writer in Residence at Second Baptist Church, Houston

Gary Thomas’ writing and speaking focuses on bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Gary holds a BA in English literature from Western Washington University, an MA in systematic theology from Regent College, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Western Seminary. He serves on the teaching team (and as writer in residence) at Second Baptist Church, Houston and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary and Houston Theological Seminary. Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in forty-nine states and nine countries, as well as on numerous national television and radio programs. Gary enjoys running in his spare time and has completed fourteen marathons, including the Boston Marathon three times. He and his wife Lisa have been married for thirty-five years and have three adult children and one precious granddaughter.

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The Glorious Pursuit: Becoming Who God Created Us to Be

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