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Sally Gary

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Sally Gary
Gary speaks at ACU Chapel in 2014
Born (1961-09-19) September 19, 1961 (age 64)
EducationAbilene Christian University, Texas Tech University
EmployerCenterPeace

Sally Gary (born September 19, 1961) is a Christian speaker and author on faith and sexuality. She is founder of CenterPeace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters belonging for LGBTQ people in the Church, as well as provides resources for Christian leaders, parents, and organizations to respond in Christ-like ways to the LGBTQ community.[1] Gary is the subject of the 2020 biographical documentary Loves God, Likes Girls by Film Mavericks.[2]

Life

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Gary was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. She grew up going to Tenth and Broad Church of Christ in Wichita Falls.[3] She graduated from Abilene Christian University and Texas Tech University School of Law.[4] In 2006, Gary founded CenterPeace, a nonprofit ministry to create safe spaces for Christians to talk about sexuality.[5] Gary also taught at Abilene Christian University in the department of communication from 2001 to 2011.[6] In 2013, she authored Loves God, Likes Girls, a memoir telling the story of her own journey experiencing same-sex attraction, focusing particularly on her childhood and family relationships.[7] In 2021, Gary published a sequel Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church.[8] It recounts her shift to becoming theologically affirming of same-sex relationships, while remaining devoted to her faith.

Education

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Publications

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  • Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing, 2021. ISBN 978-0-8028-7917-2.
  • Loves God, Likes Girls: A Memoir, Abilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers, 2013. ISBN 978-0-89112-359-0.

References

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  1. "History". www.CenterPeace.net. Center Peace. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  2. Fulton, Loretta. "Abilene Christian grad documents her life's journey in 'Loves God, Likes Girls'". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. Ross Jr, Bobby, ed. (2016-07-12). "In Orlando, a call for more openness, less fear". The Christian Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  4. "Staff". www.CenterPeace.net. Center Peace. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  5. Lewis, Christianna (22 September 2009). "Conference to address same-sex attraction". The Optimist. Retrieved 3 June 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. Staff Reports (2007-11-01). "Ministry provides faith-based resource for addressing same-sex attraction". The Christian Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  7. 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.
  8. Eerdmans (2021-02-26). "Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church". EerdWord. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
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