The third daughter of five was born to Pastor Freddie Davis and the Late Margaret Workman Davis.  Raised and educated in Prince George’s County Maryland, Reverend Connie Davis Gore was called to preach when she was 27 years old.  She was the first female preacher to receive licensing (1989) and to become ordained into the Gospel ministry (1999) by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of her biological father, Senior Pastor Freddie Davis.

For over 30 years, Reverend Gore served the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church as Minister of Christian Education where she was responsible for the educational needs of the congregation. She has also served as Assistant to the Pastor for the past 20+ years. She is also a part of the Executive Council responsible for guiding the leadership of the church. In addition, coming from a family that loves music, she is a member of the Freddie Davis Ensemble, a group that she started in honor of her father.

Reverend Gore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts degree in Reading Education from Bowie State University. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University School of Divinity.

She is married to Elder John Gore. They are the proud parents of two adult children and grandparents of four beautiful granddaughters. Truth be told Rev. Gore becomes the grandparent of all children she meets because they all hold a special place in her heart.

Her guiding scripture is Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not fai