Gary Smalley
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| Dr. Gary Smalley | |
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| Born | Gary Thomas Smalley September 16, 1940 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author Public Speaker Counsellor |
| Years active | 1962 - present |
| Religion | Christianity (Baptist) |
| Spouse | Norma Smalley, 1964-present |
| Children | Kari Gibson Greg Smalley Michael Smalley |
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Dr. Gary Smalley is a family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of books on family relationships from a Christian perspective.
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[edit] Biography
In 1979, Gary & Norma Smalley started an organization focused on helping families. After the formation of a board, they launched the CMI organization out of Waco, Texas. A few years later they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Gary co-authored two books with Steve Scott during that time titled, If Only He Knew and For Better or For Best. In 1985 the organization was renamed Today's Family.
In 1988, Gary partnered with American Telecast's Steve Scott and they launched a nationwide infomerical with Dick Clark as the host of a half-hour television program. That infomerical was re-introduced in 1990 and 1992 through John Tesh & Connie Sellecca and then Frank & Kathie Lee Gifford.
The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love[1] won the Gold Medallion Award for excellence in literature. The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life.[citation needed]
Gary Smalley has appeared on national televisions programs such as "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "Larry King Live", "Extra", "NBC Today Show" as well as numerous national radio programs.
Gary and his wife, Norma, live in Branson, Missouri. They have one daughter, and two sons.
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- ^ "1991 Gold Medallion Book Awards Winners". Christian Book Expo. http://www.christianbookexpo.com/christianbookawards/gm1991.php. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Smalley, Gary; Smalley, Greg; Smalley, Michael; Robert S. Paul (2007-09-10). The DNA of Relationships. Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 9780842355322. http://books.google.com/books?id=dq4rJgAACAAJ. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Smalley, Gary (2008-01-01). Change Your Heart, Change Your Life: How Changing What You Believe Will Give You the Great Life You've Always Wanted. Thomas Nelson Inc. ISBN 9780849919640. http://books.google.com/books?id=0Hqoh4t6Lh8C. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
