Gary Thomas

Religious Author

Birthday October 24, 1961

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Washington

Age 62 years old

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About

Perhaps best known for his Christian-themed bestseller Sacred Marriage, this inspirational writer and Baptist pastor also penned a Gold Medallion Award-winning book titled Authentic Faith.

Before Fame

After graduating from Western Washington University with a degree in English, he studied systematic (Christian) theology at Regent College in Canada and went on to earn his Doctor of Divinity from Western Seminary in Oregon.

Trivia

Beginning in 2010, he served the congregation of Houston's Second Baptist Church as both a pastor and a writer-in-residence.

Family Life

A native of Puyallup, Washington, he later settled in Texas with his wife Lisa and the couple's three children.

Associated With

He and evangelist Rick Warren both wrote bestselling Christian books.