Gary j. Oliver

Th. M.  Ph.D.

Dr. Oliver is a Senior Facilitator with the Going Deeper Together ministry.

He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in both Arkansas and Colorado, Clinical Fellow & Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and for over 30 years has served on the Executive Board of the American Association for Christian Counseling (AACC).

His five earned degrees include a B.A. from Biola University, an M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

He has over 30 years experience in individual, premarital, marital and family counseling, has spoken and provided professional training both nationally and internationally, including speaking to over 1,000,000 men in live venues for Promise Keepers.

He is also Professor Emeriti of Psychology & Practical Theology, Founding Executive Director Emeriti of The Center for Healthy Relationships and namesake of the Oliver Endowed Chair of Marriage, Family & Relationships at John Brown University.

He has authored over 20 books and 350 professional and popular articles. He has spoken and provided professional training nationally and internationally, including speaking to over one million men in live venues for Promise Keepers. Gary teaches, trains, and consults with church and parachurch ministries, community organizations, corporations, seminaries, Christian colleges, and universities nationally and internationally to strengthen relationships and help folks go deeper in their relationship with Christ.

License and Certificates

  • License Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Professor of Psychology and Practical Theology

Professional Experience

  • 40 years of counseling experience
  • 12 years as Clinical Director of large non-profit counseling center
  • Nationwide teaching ministry for over 35 years
  • Author of over 20 books and 350 articles
  • 30 years as university & seminary professor

Educational Background

  • B.A. Biola University
  • M.Div. Talbot Theological Seminary
  • Th.M. Fuller Theological Seminary
  • M.A. in Psychology University of Nebraska in Lincoln
  • Ph.D. in Psychology University of Nebraska in Lincoln