Dr. Gary Oliver

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.

Upcoming Programs by Dr. Gary Oliver

Going Deeper Together Men

October 5 - 8, 2026

Going Deeper Together Women

October 23 - 26, 2026