Pastor Daren Brake

Daren Brake is the Lead Pastor at The House of the Lord in Akron, Ohio, under the leadership of Founder and Preaching Pastor Bishop Joey Johnson. He is the pastor of Local Missions, Christian Education, Comfort Care, Prison/Reentry, and the Minister and Deacons ministries. As Lead Pastor, Daren is also responsible for preaching and teaching God’s word when needed. He also serves on the board of various local organizations, is Vice President of the Beth-El Fellowship of Visionary Churches, is a board member for CORE, and is a board member for Love Akron. 

Daren graduated from Malone University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management. He is an avid reader, consuming around 20 books annually on Biblical Theology, Biblical Studies, and related topics. Daren loves God’s people and God’s word, and loves to preach that word. Daren’s wife of 13 years, Alaina, is also actively involved at The House of the Lord, and he has three sons, Donovan, Brayden, and Brandon.