Sally Gary

Sally Gary
Sally Gary speaks at ACU Chapel in 2014
Born (1961-09-19) September 19, 1961
Residence Abilene, Texas
Nationality American
Education Abilene Christian University, Texas Tech University
Employer CenterPeace
Home town Wichita Falls, Texas

Sally Gary (born September 19, 1961) is a speaker and author on the Christian approach to homosexuality.[1]

Life

Gary was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. She grew up going to Tenth and Broad Church of Christ in Wichita Falls.[2] She attended Abilene Christian University and has a law degree from Texas Tech University. In 2006, Gary founded CenterPeace, a nonprofit ministry that creates safe spaces for Christians to talk about homosexuality.[3] Gary also taught at Abilene Christian University in the department of communication from 2001 to 2011.[4] In 2013 Gary authored Loves God, Likes Girls, a memoir telling the story of her own journey experiencing homosexuality.[5]

Education

Publications

  • Loves God, Likes Girls: A Memoir, Abilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers, 2013. ISBN 978-0-89112-359-0.

References

  1. Lewis, Christianna (22 September 2009). "Conference to address same-sex attraction". The Optimist. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  2. Ross Jr., Bobby, (September 2013), Homosexuality and the church. The Christian Chronicle. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  3. Kieke, Carl (25 September 2009). "Local conference deals with same-sex relationships". Abilene Reporter News. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  4. Tryggestad, Erik (September 2006). "Same-sex attraction: Cutting through the shame, secrecy". The Christian Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  5. Menzie, Nicole (12 July 2013). "'Loves God, Likes Girls' Author Talks Myths Christians Believe About Same-Sex Attraction". The Christian Post. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
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