Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. His is the author and co-author of 14 best-selling, award winning books along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 30 years learning, teaching, and counseling others. Gary has personally interviewed thousands of singles and couples and has surveyed thousands of people at his seminars asking two questions: What is it that strengthens your relationships and what weakens them?

Gary received his Bachelor's degree in psychology from Long Beach State University in California and his Master's degree with an emphasis in counseling at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has continued his education by attending numerous educational and professional seminars. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Educational Counseling from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.

Gary's books combined have sold close to 4 million copies. Serveral of them have even been translated into different languages. The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love have won the Gold Medallion Award for excellence in literature. The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life. All other titles have been top-five finalists for the Gold Medallion Award.

In the past two years Gary has spoken to over 500,000 people. His national infommercial "Hidden Keys To Loving Relationships" has appeared to television audiences all over the world. This 18 video tape series has been ordered by more than 750,000 people.

Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 33 years and live in Branson, Missouri. They have 3 married children and 5 grandchildren.

• "Love is a Decision" Seminar

All of us, whether married or single, eighteen to eighty, need to increase our relational skills when it comes to loving the most important people in our lives. At the "Love Is A Decision" seminar, Gary Smalley will give you the insights and techniques needed to enhance and strengthen all your relationships. Whether you're in the middle of a crisis situation or simply want to make a good relationship more fulfilling, this seminar will help you make all your relationships the best they can be.

Seminar Speakers & Drama Presenters:

• Gary Smalley

Gary is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on marriage relationships. He is the author and co-author of 16 best-selling books, and 5 award-winning video series. Gary has spent 30 years learning, teaching and counseling others. Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married 35 years. They have six grandchildren.

• Dr. Greg Smalley

Greg earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. He also holds two Masters degrees: one in counseling psychology and one in clinical psychology. Greg is the director of Research and Development at Today's Family. He is also an adjunct professor of Adolescent Psychology at Evangel University. Greg and his wife Erin have two daughters, Taylor and Madalyn.

• Michael Smalley

Michael has a Bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a Master's degree from Wheaton College. He has entered a doctorate program this year. Michael works in the Research and Development department at Today's Family. Michael and his wife Amy have two children, Cole and Reagan.

• Paul & Nicole Johnson
Paul and Nicole bring a special flare to the "Love is a Decision" seminar. This talented husband and wife team has been ministering at churches, universities, and national conventions since 1987. Their dramatic repertoire includes videotapes of selected sketches, a variety of script books, and their book Random Acts of Grace.