Authors

Pastor Robert Morris

Robert Morris is the Founding Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, a multi-campus, evangelistic, Spirit-empowered church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Since it began in 2000, the church has grown to more than 16,000 active members. He is featured on the weekly television program, The Blessed Life, seen in approximately 80 million homes in the United States and in more than 200 countries around the world. Robert holds a Doctor of Letters from The King’s University, which is given to those who have made substantial contributions to their respective fields through published works. He is the bestselling author of nine books including The Blessed Life, From Dream to Destiny and The Power of Your Words. Robert and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 30 years and are blessed with one married daughter, two married sons and two grandchildren. They reside in Southlake, Texas.

Robert is the content provider of Real Small Group Curriculum and some of the Gateway Devotionals.

Pastor Tom Lane

As Executive Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, Tom oversees the church ministries on a weekly basis working with the senior management team to execute the vision and values of the church. Prior to joining Gateway, he served as Senior Pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas. In addition to his responsibilities at Gateway, Tom also serves on the board of Marriage Today, the non-profit entity that produces MarriageToday, a nationally broadcast TV program. Gateway is very committed to the ministry of touching families and marriages as represented by this ministry. Tom’s relational style and personal experiences bring a warm, tender touch to his leadership, speaking, writing and pastoral ministry. Tom and his wife, Jan, have been married for 38 years. They have four children and eight grandchildren.

Tom wrote the books The Influence of a Father, Conversations with God and Letters from a Dad to a Graduate. He also wrote the curriculum for Foundations: Healthy Church Government.

Pastor John Spurling

John H. Spurling currently serves as an Associate Senior Pastor at Gateway Church. His responsibilities include providing leadership and oversight for the following ministries: Gateway Equip (discipleship), Leadership Development, Small Groups, Women’s Ministries, Gateway Technologies and CONNECT. John has more than 25 years of ministry experience as a senior pastor, staff pastor, seminary professor, conference speaker and church consultant. He has authored and co-authored numerous equipping and leadership resources that are now being used in several thousand churches worldwide. He has earned four academic degrees including a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Church Development from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is a passionate communicator and writer who loves challenging people to live God-honoring lives. John and his wife, Penny, have two children.

John wrote The Journey Small Group Curriculum and some of the Gateway Devotionals.

Pastor Bob Hamp

Bob Hamp oversees Freedom Ministries at Gateway Church. He was a counselor in private practice for sixteen years and learned a great deal trying to help people live the life they wanted. He believes freedom is the ability to live life as the person you are created and redeemed to be. Bob has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and has used his training not only as a counselor but as a consultant to a variety of organizations including schools, doctors’ offices and juvenile detention and probation agencies. He and his wife, Jackee, have been married since 1984, and they have four children.

Bob wrote the curriculum for Foundations of Freedom audio and video series (Kingdom of God, Levels of Change, Hearing God, Life in the Kingdom and A Kingdom Parable). He also wrote curriculum for Forgiveness, Hidden Heart and Overcoming Life Patterns.

Zach Neese

Zach Neese is a Worship Pastor at Gateway Church where he oversees all areas of worship development including discipleship and worship training classes. Zach believes there is a difference between "leading worship" and pastoring people in the presence of God, and his leadership reflects his passion for helping people develop vibrant, transformational relationships with Jesus.
Zach is a gifted teacher and writes much of the church worship curriculum. He has recently completed his first book, “How to Worship a King.” He also trains and advises worship leaders and churches around the world. Before coming to Gateway, Zach served as a youth and worship pastor in several congregations as well as directing the Christ For the Nations Institute School of Worship and Technical Arts. He is a seasoned songwriter of many popular songs including “The More I Seek You,” “Alabaster Jar” and “Love Has Done it”, and “Faithful God”. Zach released his first solo CD project in 2011 titled “God & King.”

Zach Lives in Keller, Texas with his wife Jen and their six children. They are his first church and the prize of his heart.