OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

Staff and ministry leaders

Staff and ministry leaders

Jeff Smith

Lead Pastor

Passionate about people knowing and following Jesus, husband, father, movie nerd, woodworker, Cross-Fitter, and philomath (lover of learning). Also appreciates a good cup of coffee and conversation

jeff@gatewaychurchmn.com

Callie Brown

Music Coordinator

Eternal optimist with a penchant for podcasts, visiting theme parks, going on outdoor adventures with my little family, and worshipping the King of Kings, sometimes through music.

callie@gatewaychurchmn.com

Teresa Cobb

Associate Pastor, Family Ministries

Lover of music and football, madly skilled multi-tasker, safety is her super-power, strives to connect and equip multiple generations.

teresa@gatewaychurchmn.com

Tia Harmeling

Social Media Specialist

Ask anyone, she’s sweeter than her favorite vanilla cupcake; loves being creative; and passionate about reaching people through social media

tia@gatewaychurchmn.com

Peter Mayhew

Associate Pastor

Husband, father, teacher; easy-going nerd and aspiring lover of books, passionate about seeing Jesus throughout the Bible

peter@gatewaychurchmn.com

Alisha Olmstead

Director of Development

Compassionate; loves hanging out with her kids; avid reader and has a heart to coach, disciple and develop others to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

alisha.olmstead@gatewaychurchmn.com

Julie Olson

Office Manager

Passionate for Jesus; enjoys serving others; outdoor enthusiast; piano pedagogues; happy and blessed to be a Gramma!

julie@gatewaychurchmn.com

Jessica Sabelko

Event Coordinator

Spicey sometimes salty, goes by the nickname Sarge because she gets things done, survives on Jesus and coffee.

jessica@gatewaychurchmn.com

Amanda Smith

Connections

Enjoys exploring new things especially restaurants and coffee shops; ardent in connecting people to each other and to Jesus; mom of 4 that longs to make life more functional.

amanda.smith@gatewaychurchmn.com

Governing Board Members

Governing Board Members

  • Jeff Smith – Board Chair
  • David Monroy – Vice Chair
  • Eric K – Elder

  • Larry McNichols – Elder

  • Dan Sabelko – Elder – Secretary

  • Seth Wilson – Elder

  • Cory Grupa – Deacon

  • Karly Hall – Deacon

  • Kerrie Lantz – Trustee
  • Lottie Rike – Trustee

  • Jeff Smith – Board Chair
  • David Monroy – Vice Chair
  • Eric K – Elder

  • Larry McNichols – Elder

  • Dan Sabelko – Elder – Secretary

  • Seth Wilson – Elder

  • Cory Grupa – Deacon

  • Karly Hall – Deacon

  • Kerrie Lantz – Trustee

  • Lottie Rike – Trustee