About 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 "Marriage Today," 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 over 30 years. They have four children and five grandchildren.
- All of us desire to be good fathers, but many of us just don't know how. In Tom Lane's remarkable book, The Influence of a Father, you will discover not only what to do, but how to do it. It's an easy and enjoyable read that will produce benefits for years to come in your family. It's a must read for the father and the fatherless! I wish I had read it 20 years ago.
- Robert Morris - Tom Lane got it right! In his role as a father and in this great book, he has sounded a trumpet call to fathers everywhere. In his personal illustrations and practical suggestions, Tom has given us a thoroughly readable and helpful tool in our calling as fathers.
- Clark Whitten - This is, by far, one of the best books about fathering I have read. Tom Lane offers practical, well-grounded advice…no fluff, no cute tricks, and no terminology you can't understand. This book is a must read if you want to know how to have a powerful influence in your child's life.
- Gary Smalley, Ph.D