Ian Shepherd is an Assistant Pastor at Gateway. He is also the Business Manager of the church and heads the ‘Ministry of Helps’ Volunteer teams for Gateway.

Ian is married to Julie Shepherd and is father to Laura, Alex and Thomas Shepherd.

Nigel is a local man from Gornal, being raised in a Christian home and has been a Christian for over twenty two years. Nigel is married to Mandy and they have a daughter Beth.

Having a love for mission Nigel has previously lead a number of short term missions trips to , Albania, Poland, Northern Ireland and Nigeria.

Heading up Pastoral Care at Gateway Nigel has over 20 years experience in Church ministry and leadership, with a Godly passion for people to see them released into their God given destiny.

Mindy is an Assistant Pastor and the youth coordinator at Gateway and has a passion to see faith embedded in this generation. Mindy married her husband Neil in 1993 and they have one daughter called Sian. Through an encounter with the Holy Spirit at the age of 19 Mindy committed her heart to God.

Neil is an Elder and one of the teachers in Deeper Life Bible Study group. Neil is an ordained minister and has travelled to Ghana, Uganda, South Africa preaching the gospel. He is a professional Illustrator and also a Foster Carer with his wife Mindy. They have one daughter Sian.

Barry is a founder member and has been a elder and a Director / member of the board of trustees since Gateway Christian Centre inception. The passion that gathers at Gateway reflects the heart of the father for His people.