Sterling College will welcome Gary Thomas, bestselling author and international speaker, on Friday, April 5, 2019, for the spring Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his speech at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium on the campus of Sterling College. The public is invited to attend.

“Gary is a best-selling author and speaker who is an expert on how to build solid relationships from a biblical perspective. This event would not be possible without the generosity of Ross and Fern Freeman, and we thank them for blessing our students with this learning experience focused on servant leadership,” said David Landis, vice president for administration and institutional initiatives.

Thomas’ ministry strives to bring people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships. Thomas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, retreats, and college campuses in 49 states and eight countries.

Thomas has also brought thousands of married couples closer together through his popular Sacred Marriage seminars. He holds a Master's degree with a concentration in systematic theology from Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., where he studied under Dr. J.I. Packer. He and his wife, Lisa, have three grown children and live in Houston, Texas.

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.