Jake and his family moved to Clark County from Arizona after serving with Young Life there for 14 years.  Currently there are six active area high school groups and four middle school groups.  They are always looking for volunteers and opportunities to reach students in other schools as well.  Jake told us that “Young Life is critical in the world of teens right now as mental health issues are at a high and the need for truth, love and community is critical.”  Jake and his team want to introduce them to Jesus.  If you are interested in volunteering either with students or behind the scenes, contact the church office.

After serving in Indonesia for seven years, Mike and Angie were re-assigned in early 2022 to serve at MAF Headquarters in Nampa, Idaho where they are supporting the entire MAF worldwide ministry. Mike is working as Maintenance Controller but also has responsibilities with the maintenance software and safety. Angie is working as an agent in the Purchasing Department. They both equip planes to serve in different countries and maintain training aircraft to help equip future staff overseas with the skills they need to survive the rough working conditions they will encounter. Mike & Angie have two children, Colton and Macie, and are members here at Gateway Church.

Nick and Krystal serve with New Creation Ministries which exists to teach Rwandan leaders the Word of God and prepare them to lead others.  Part of that ministry is a university (CLIR) that is currently redesigning curriculum and programs to meet government accreditation standards.  They also teach local leaders in the Pastoral Training School, a three-year program. Krystal co-leads the team and also serves as a nurse, mostly in the local clinic to support families in their prenatal care and deliveries. She recently completed her certification for Advanced Practice Nurse Midwifery.  Nick is working on his PhD in Adult Education. The Pirolo’s have three children: Grace, Rayna and Luke.

Rigo and Claudia began working in evangelism and church planting in the country of Nicaragua in 2001. Although Rigo has served throughout Central America, he and Claudia are now concentrating on serving with and training national leaders in Nicaragua. He does that in person and provides on-line training for those in outlying areas.  Many of our Gateway family served with Pastor Rigo in Nicaragua over the past 20 years during our missions trips there.  His passion is seeing men and women come to know Jesus, grow in Him and gather together in church communities to start the process all over again.  

Dave is a pilot and mechanic with Mission Aviation Fellowship. The Simons, church members here at Gateway, served in the country of Haiti for nine years. In early 2025, their team was evacuated and re-assigned to other fields because of gang violence in the country.  Dave and Erin are now serving at MAF Headquarters in Idaho.  Dave is beginning a role as Project Manager of the new Global Impact Team and will work to coordinate projects with MAF teams throughout the world. Erin oversees the care of their children and is also working as a nurse in a local hospital. They are passionate about being available to serve the Lord as He opens opportunities in their new community. They have four children: Elsie, Sam, Isaiah and Ruth.

Jason & Larisa have been serving at Black Forest Academy since the fall of 2018, although Larisa had previously served there as a Resident Assistant for two years. They serve together as Area Leaders for the GEM agency missionaries who are at BFA and other countries nearby.  They assist new GEM missionaries as they prepare to serve in Europe and mentor others to meet their individual needs.  Jason & Larisa also lead small group Bible studies with students.  Larisa grew up at Gateway as the daughter of one of our staff. They have two sons, Graham and Micah.

John leads the Cru team that engages on various high school and college campuses across the metro area.  They lead volunteer staff and Christian students to engage in spiritual conversations with fellow students, encouraging them towards Jesus. One of their goals is to partner with nearby churches to help reach students on the local campuses. Amy serves nationally and trains Cru staff/missionaries to serve cross-culturally.  The Rozzelle’s have one son, Asa.

In 2021, the Starretts, Gateway Church members, began a new season in their lives, serving at Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany.   As Dorm Parents, they are thriving as they pour into the 18 high school boys in their dorm.  The students at BFA come from missionary families who are working in over 40 countries to advance the Gospel.  Having their children at BFA allows the parents to continue serving in countries where local schools don’t meet the needs of their students.  God has prepared Jay & Marnie for these responsibilities through the years as they have served in various ministries in their churches and community. 

Rashid and Alika are Muslim background believers in Christ. Multi-lingual, Rashid has extensive student and sports ministry experience in Uzbekistan, Russia, the Caucasus, and Tajikistan. He and Alika are now back in their native Uzbekistan where Rashid is not ashamed of the Gospel in this hard-to-reach part of the world. They recently established an international church that is reaching many young adults. Along with colleagues, they are hosting college students from the U.S. who are attending the local university and witnessing for Christ. They have seen much fruit from their ministry.