MG College | Keith Daugherty

Keith Daugherty serves as the Director of MercyGate College, bringing more than two decades of ministry experience and a passion for developing leaders who are equipped to serve the Church and their communities.

Keith began his college education at George Mason University, where he studied Pre-Medicine for two years before sensing a call to ministry. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Church Ministries from Southeastern University and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Nelson University in 2024.

Throughout his ministry career, Keith has served in a variety of leadership roles, including 17 years as a Youth Pastor and 8 years as a Lead Pastor. For the past four years, he has served as Executive Pastor at MercyGate, providing leadership across the church’s ministries, staff, and organizational systems.

As Director of MercyGate College, Keith is passionate about combining practical ministry experience with leadership development and education. His goal is to help prepare students not only for ministry positions, but to become effective, servant-hearted leaders who can make a lasting impact wherever God calls them.