Rev. Terrence Proctor, pastor of Church By The Side Of The Road, was recently recognized with the 2025 King County Martin Luther King, Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service, a prestigious honor awarded to individuals who exemplify the values and legacy of Dr. King through their service to others.
Born and raised in Seattle, Proctor is a graduate of Franklin High School and the University of Washington. He later studied divinity at Oxford University’s Regent Park College. Over the decades, his work in education, ministry, and social outreach has touched lives across King County. Guided by faith and the principle that true leadership is grounded in service, he has remained focused on helping others find light in moments of darkness.
“The thing is, like King said, ‘service to humanity is the rent you pay for being on the planet,’” Proctor said. “I said well, if that’s the case, I owe and so I’m just paying it forward.”…