Daniel Gourley

Daniel began his work career as a full-time pastor at a local church in Phoenix, AZ for over nine years.  At that time, Daniel discovered a passion for ministry and the local church that still permeates his work to this day.  Leaving full-time ministry, Daniel worked in the AV & Lighting industry at a number of companies specializing in construction of world-class performance venues & churches.  

Daniel continued this work as by founding his own company, 5 Words Media, in 2012 specializing in the design & build of AV & Lighting systems for houses of worship.  5 Words Media started as a one-man operation in Daniel's own home and has grown to a multi-million dollar business in just 5 short years.  It is this experience of starting a business centered on one's passions and desires that Daniel hopes to awaken in others no matter their chosen business, background and brand!

Daniel is married to his wife Doné and has three amazing children at home.  They are his world and he could not do anything without them!

The Divergent Entrepreneur Origin Stories: The Rise of Ministry Man:  “How I quit full-time ministry and built a seven figure business that ministers to churches in only 18 months!”

My name is Daniel Gourley and I am a Divergent Entrepreneur. 5 Years ago, I quit my job. I was frustrated with the “game” I had been playing and I wanted to start my own business from scratch. No bosses, no rules except my own and an opportunity to accomplish a mission that I felt was so important that it needed to be done.