Background
Cook, Gary Raymond was born on September 27, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Son of Raymond C. and Vada (James) Cook.
academic administrator minister
Cook, Gary Raymond was born on September 27, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Son of Raymond C. and Vada (James) Cook.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1972. Master of Divinity, Southern Seminary, Louisville, 1975. Master of Arts, University North Texas, 1977.
Doctor in Ministry, Southwestern Seminary, 1977.
Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, McGregor, Texas, 1976-1978; director denomination and community relations, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1978-1988; president, Dallas Baptist U., since 1988.
Mayor pro tempore City of Waco, 1983-1984, member city council, 1981-1984. Past board directors Texas Department on Aging. Past international board directors Habitat for Humanity.
Member Rotary (sustaining).
Married Sheila Gayle Raymer, December 28, 1974. Children: David Daniel, Mark Andrew.