Sally Gary

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]

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

Life

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

Publications
  • 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
  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. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  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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