b'praying individually and corporately, MichealTom comes with a lot of leadership experience said. When the Citygate Network board met inboth in Christian nonprofits and associations, El Paso, Texas, to interview top candidate Tom,Micheal said. I was so impressed with his leader-the members voted unanimously to hire himship style. He stood out to everyone as a leader of as the next president.leaders. Every candidate discussed being prayerful Once Toms interview was over, we each dis- about the position, but Tom articulated his will-cussed the possibilities of what we hoped andingness to only walk through the door God has believed he would bring to Citygate [Network],open for him and his family.Micheal said. Someone talked about his maturity and seasoned experience to navigate organizationsValuable experience through difficult spots. It was said that he couldT oms years of varied leadership experience not only take what President John Ashmen hasinclude being an ordained pastor in the been able to build and continue the great work,Reformed Church in America (RCA). but also continue to move Citygate NetworkA second-generation pastor, he served for 19 forward in the changing landscape of culture. years leading churches in various U.S. cities. Tom emphasizes that he is determined to relyHe holds a doctorate degree in ministry from on God and seek His direction. Western Seminary, a master of divinity degree Rev. Robert Loggins commissioning Tom De Vries and his wife Laura at the 2023 Citygate Network Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando.16 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2023'