Gary Sprague
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) and 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. 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.”