Gateway Church has officially released the name of their new senior pastor.
In a video posted by Gateway, elder Tra Willbanks announced Daniel Floyd from Virginia as the new lead pastor of the megachurch.
“After a lot of prayer we’re thrilled to announce that Pastor Daniel Floyd has accepted the call to become the senior pastor of Gateway Church,” Willbanks says.
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Daniel Floyd and his wife, Tammy, went on to give a message to the Gateway congregation in the announcement as well.
“Hello Gateway family. What a joy it is to finally say those words,” Daniel says.
“We are so honored and humbled to be stepping into this new role,” says Tammy.
According to Daniel Floyd, taking up this new position is more than just a new job, but rather a divine purpose.
“For us, this isn’t just a new assignment. It’s a sacred calling. 20 years ago, we had the privilege of planting Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and it’s been the honor of our lives to shepherd that community. So, when we say this next season is a calling we don’t take that lightly, and we mean it with all of our hearts,” he says.
According to Daniel Floyd, the couple has been working over the past five months with Gateway’s elders, and have also sought wisdom and counsel from spiritual mentors. Above all, he says they have “leaned into the voice of the Holy Spirit” to confirm the calling to go to Gateway.
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“We’re passionate about reaching those who are far from God with the life transforming message of the gospel,” says Daniel Floyd. “We’re passionate about developing the next generation of leaders, and we’re passionate about helping every person become everything that God’s called them to be.”
Pray for the Floyd family and for Gateway Church as they embark on this new season of ministry together.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
