Don Brock

Don Brock is the Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in Lexington County, South Carolina, where he has served since 1992 - a tenure spanning over 32 years.12 He is a well-established church leader known for transforming Gateway into a vibrant and innovative faith community.2

Professional Background

• Current Role: Senior Pastor at Gateway Church (1992 - Present)1
• Church Transformation: Guided Gateway to become a church without a traditional power structure, emphasizing equal participation and leadership2
• Innovative Leadership: First in Columbia to use drums during worship and PowerPoint slides in church services2

Education

• Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) and Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Bachelor's in Communications from UNC-Greensboro
• Additional studies at North Carolina State University and Regents Park College, Oxford University1

Personal Details

• Age: 65 years old
• Family: Married to Mary, with two accomplished children:
  • Mack Brock (Christian musician and recording artist)
  • Kate Thornton, Ph.D. (Director of Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University)2

Ministry Philosophy

Don Brock is committed to evangelism, with a focus on reaching unchurched populations. His church baptizes 12-15 adults regularly and serves a community where 70-80% are initially unchurched.2 He emphasizes leadership without bullying and maintains accountability through minimal church committees.2