
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.


Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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