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President
And Founder
Center
for Single-Parent Family Ministry
www.spfm.org
Gary
has been involved in starting ministries to single-parent families
at several local churches. He received his Ordination to ministry
from Woodland Park Community Church in Woodland Park, Colorado
on July 9, 2000.
Gary
has authored three books:
- MY
PARENTS GOT A DIVORCE: A book written by Kids, for Kids and about
Kids
- KIDS
HOPE FOR CHILDREN: An Interactive Workbook for Children (Grades
1-5)
- KIDS
HOPE FOR TEENS : An Interactive Workbook for Teens (Grades 6-12)
Gary
has worked extensively with children and families with special
needs, including grief recovery, residential treatment, foster
care, adoption, and family counseling.
Gary
received a Master's Degree in Social Work from Loyola University
of Chicago in 1986. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
and Sociology from Trinity College in Deerfield, IL.
Gary
became a child of divorce in 1965 and experienced the tragic death
of his mother in 1994. He is committed to helping others find
hope from troubles in their life. His life verse is James 1:27
"This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God &
Father, to visit widows and orphans in their distress."
Workshops:
The
Modern Day Orphans: Ministry to Kids in Single-Parent or Blended
Families
Reaching
Single Parent Families: Building an Effective Ministry in Your
Church
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