Meet Our Pastor
REV. TERRENCE PROCTOR
Rev. Terrence Proctor
SENIOR PASTOR
Rev. Terrence Proctor is a native of Seattle, Washington, a graduate of Franklin High School and the University of Washington, where he majored in Political Science. He is a devoted husband to Arizona Johnson Proctor, whom he married in 1995, and together they are proud parents of three children, Tavar (Shaina), Erin, and Jordyn.
For more than 18 years, Rev. Proctor has served as Senior Pastor of Church by the Side of the Road (CBSR) in Tukwila, Washington -- a historic, strong, relevant, and deeply rooted congregation committed to proclaiming the Gospel with biblical precision and the passion of Pentecost.
Under Pastor Proctor's leadership, CBSR has continued to grow, serve, and fulfill its mission through some of the most challenging seasons of modern history, including two national recessions, the global COVID-19 pandemic, significant social and economic disruption, and changing realities facing the contemporary church. Through these difficult seasons, CBSR has demonstrated remarkable resilience and remained intentionally focused on worship, the Word, fellowship, service, evangelism, and community impact.
Pastor Proctor's leadership has helped position CBSR not simply to survive difficult times, but to remain a thriving, mission-minded ministry with a growing local, regional, and international footprint. The congregation has expanded its community engagement, strengthened its ministries, continued its missionary endeavors, and developed innovative ways to meet practical and spiritual needs beyond the walls of the church.
Among the ministries and initiatives established or significantly expanded during his tenure are the CBSR Early Learning Center, a quality early-childhood education and daycare ministry serving children and families; the weekly Bread and Free Lunch Ministry; Walk the Block Evangelism, National Night Out Community Outreach; the CBSR Community Pea Patch; the Ministers and Missionaries in Training (M.I.T.) Course.; the Sling Shot ALL- City Youth Conference; and a growing urban and international missions ministry.
As Founder and Executive Director of the CBSR Early Learning Center, Pastor Proctor has embraced the conviction that ministry must invest in people in every stage of life -- from the earliest years of childhood through adulthood. His ministry philosophy is rooted in the belief that the church is called not merely to gather people, but to develop people, strengthen families, serve communities, and introduce people to the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Proctor's passion for evangelism and missions extends well beyond the local congregation. He has preached throughout the United States and internationally, sharing the Gospel in Mexico, Brazil, and Africa. His ministry is particularly focused on reconciling and restoring families to Christ through meaningful contact, intentional relationships, and transformative ministry.
With a heart to serve beyond the walls of the church, Pastor Proctor has invested extensively in the broader community. He has facilitated workshops, seminars, symposiums, and life-skills development programs for young people, including work at Franklin High School through the Breakfast Group's Project M.I.S.T.E.R. Program. His community engagement has focused on reaching at risk youth, strengthening families, mentoring emerging leaders, and helping individuals discover purpose and possibility.
His civic and community leadership includes service as Chairman of the King County Juvenille Detention Advisory Board, board service with the In It Together Coalition, a partnership of churches, providing emergency support and resources to divere communities, and service with The Ausin Foundation, a youth fitness organization. In 2004, Pastor Proctor was elected to the Tukwila School Board, where he continues to advocate for students, families, education excellence, and the well-being of the broader community.
He is also the Founder and Chairman of Rally of Hope, a cross-cultural Christian movement now in its 12th year that brings young Christians from throughout the Puget Sound region together in a tapestry of worship, fellowship, and praise.
Leadership, Training & Recognition
Rev. Proctor's commitment to lifelong learning, leadership development, preaching excellence, and community service has resulted in numerous professional recognitions and honors, including:
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2025 King County Council Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service, recognizing significant commitment to community and public service.
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2025 Breakfast Group Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award, recognizing his investment in monitoring, youth development, and community leadership.
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2024 Elected Member, Tukwila School Board, Region #4, reflecting his continued commitment to students, families, and civic leadership,
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2023 Central Washington University School of Business, Executive Training Certificate, including professional development in Emotional Intelligence for Professionals.
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2016 E.K. Bailey International Preaching Conference, Master Expositor Certificate, recognizing advanced preparation and excellence in biblical preaching.
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2014 Seattle Chamber of Commerce Living Legacy Award.
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2014 American Diabetes Association Community Father of the Year Award.
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2014 Franklin High School Parent of the Year Award.
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The Breakfast Group Outstanding Counselor Award.
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Certificate of Excellence, Academy of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
In the summer of 2014, Pastor Proctor traveled to England for a "Journey to Oxford" seminar focused on the art and discipline of preaching at the University of Oxford. His continuing comm- itment to biblical preaching and theological development has also contributed to his participation in Athens & Oxford Sermons, including the 10th Anniversary Edition, a collection to which he was honored to contribute.
A Life of Faithful Service
At the heart of Pastor Proctor's ministry is a simple but deeply held conviction: the church must be a Gospel-centered presence that makes a tangible difference in the lives of people and communities.
His Ministry has consistently emphasized the Great Commission of Jesus Christ -- calling the church to go, make disciples, baptize, teach, serve, and bear witness to the Gospel. Whether preaching from the pulpit, mentoring a young person, serving on a civic board, investing in early childhood education, feeding a neighbor, strengthening a family, developing leaders, or carrying the Gospel across international boarders, Pastor Proctor seeks to make faith visible through intentional service.
After more than 18 years of pastoral leadership at CBSR, his ministry continues to be characterized by biblical faithfulness, community engagement, evengelistic intentionality, leadership development, family restoration, and a passion for people.
Above all, Rev. Terrence Proctor desires to be found faithful to the assignment God has entrusted to him. He does not seek merely to build a name, a ministry, or an institution, but to honor the One who called him.
He preaches. He serves. He leads. And he lives for an audience of One - the Lord.
Athens & Oxford Sermons
Pastor Terrence Proctor is now a published author. He was invited to study at Oxford University in the UK during the Summer 2015 and contributed to an awesome project titled: Athens & Oxford Sermons (10th anniversary edition). His sermon is included among other great preachers such as Dr. Joel Gregory Dr. Ralph D. West, and A.B. Sutton just to name a few. God is so good, and we do not take his blessings for granted; we would love all of our friends and family to pick up a copy! The cost is only $20.00 plus tax (yes, we will even ship you the book)!
Click the button below to order a copy or you can choose to stop by the church to pick it up, or have it mailed to you.