Gary V. Simpson
Leading Pastor, Concord Baptist Church of Christ
The Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson is leading pastor of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Denison University and a graduate of Union Theological Seminary. An educator and author, he is an associate professor of homiletics at Drew Theological Seminary, has taught at Yale Divinity School, New York Theological Seminary, New Brunswick Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary, and has lectured at Harvard Divinity School, Princeton Theological Seminary and Candler School of Theology. He currently serves as the chair of the Ordination Council of American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York, as a board member of the National Grid Foundation and as a life member of the Denison University board of trustees.
Are you exploring the call to teach?
Apply now for the Forum for Theological Educators in Denver, Nov. 18-20. This gathering is an opportunity for underrepresented first and second-year doctoral students to network with emerging scholars, discover professional development opportunities, and explore vocation in a supportive environment.
Travel, lodging, and meal costs will be covered. Apply by Sept. 30, 2026.
Learn More