Tom Lane has served in vocational ministry for more than 40 years. First serving at Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas, and then at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, he has held many roles, including business administrator, administrative pastor, executive pastor, executive senior pastor, and senior pastor. Tom previously served as the executive pastor of the Tom Lane Executive Leadership Institute at Gateway Church.

Tom’s engaging, relational style, along with his heart for God and people and his personal experiences in both business and ministry, bring a warm practicality to his leadership, speaking, writing, and ministry. He has authored and co-authored multiple books, including Tested and Approved, Heritage: A Father’s Influence to the Generations, Foundations of Healthy Church Government, He Still Speaks, He Still Speaks to Kids, Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them, and Letters from a Dad to a Graduate. He has also written articles for Ministry Today.

Tom and his wife, Jan, have been married for more than 50 years. They are blessed with four married children and 15 grandchildren.

I started my journey as a pastor in 1985, taking on the role at a small church in rural Missouri when I was just 21 years old. As the years went by, my influence in ministry grew. Then, in January 2010, my wife Karen
and I strongly felt the Lord’s leading to become pastors at South Bay Church, as there was no pastor
present. After the congregation and elders approached us and asked us to take on this responsibility, we made
the difficult decision to let go of our business, CORE, which we had founded and owned for seven years. With
CORE, we and our teams traveled extensively across the United States, speaking at and guiding companies of all sizes in building healthy structures, goals, and cultures. Our ministry opportunities flourished during those seven years.

Dr. Clem Ferris, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a seasoned minister and governing elder at Grace Church. With degrees from Michigan State University and Jacksonville Theological Seminary, he combines teaching and prophetic ministry during his extensive travels, spanning over 30 years. Clem, alongside his wife Mary Jane, parents four children and five grandchildren. He plays significant roles in overseeing ten churches, advising pastors, serving on Manna University’s board, and affiliating with mPact Churches. His international presence spans 45 nations, with a special focus on the British Isles, where he’s been active for 35 years, fulfilling his role as a pioneering runner between diverse church networks and regions.