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Garry Ingraham
Garry grew up in a Christian home, and he struggled with same-sex attraction, pornography, and masturbation beginning at an early age. Due in part to the silence of spiritual leaders on issues with which he was struggling, Garry left Bible College in frustration, turned away from God, and fully embraced a gay identity.
While the new sense of acceptance and belonging Garry felt in the gay community was initially intoxicating, it eventually eroded into a profound sense of emptiness. In desperation, Garry came to authentic faith in Christ by surrendering his life.
After experiencing years of genuine acceptance, support, and restoration in a healthy, life-giving church, Garry met and married his wife, Melissa. He later served on pastoral staff at a large church in upstate NY for 12 years. Garry is an ordained pastor.