Meet our Lead Team
Our team has a blast serving Jesus, our church family, our city, and each other. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we're totally serious about Jesus and all that He loves, especially people. Our Lead Team is here to help. Most of the time, we're available to chat before and after the service. We'd love to meet you.
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Taunja Hoole
lead pastor, strategy, teaching & worship
Greg Meeuwsen
pastor, teaching, & men's ministry
Erin Sansom
Servant Leadership team
Andrew Sansom
SERVANT LEADERSHIP TEAM
LEAD TEAM SUPPORT
There is great wisdom in surrounding ourselves with experienced leaders. We believe in having mentors, spiritual fathers and mothers, and fellow leaders speak into our lives.
Pastors Ken & Mary Ann Hoole
elders & founders of global encouragers
Pastors Ken and Mary Ann have been pastors for over 50 years, with 23 of those years spent at City Gate Church. We owe so much to their leadership. When not ministering around the world or impacting global church leaders through the establishment of Bible colleges and online training, they're at home, cheering us on and serving wherever they can. They prioritize family time as much as possible. Pastor Mary Ann's into crafts, baking up tasty treats, and "accidentally cheating" during family games. Pastor Ken's all about gadgets, snapping pics (he's known as 'Paparazzi'), chatting on social media, and going to Costco for samples.
Pastors Isaac & Kristina Hernandez
outside advisors (elders)
Kristina served for 20 years at City Gate Church, wearing many hats: Prayer Pastor, Lead Team member, Treasurer, Event Planner, Youth Pastor, and Executive Pastor (AKA The Regulator). In 2016, she met Isaac, who quickly stole her heart and became her husband. Isaac has been pastoring for over 20 years, leading worship, preaching, writing music and discipleship materials. He loves to BBQ, cook, exceed the speed limit and make his wife, kids and friends laugh. Kristina is amazing mom, loves to bake, watch mafia movies, and make sure the world is running smoothly. They now lead Chosen Church in Fairview, OR, while serving as advisors and outside elders for City Gate. They're proud parents of two beautiful children, Jovie Lynn and Micaiah.