The team


  • Chris Duvall : Lead Pastor

    Pastor Chris is a graduate of Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God in Lakeland, Florida. He has been in church ministry for over 17 years serving as lead pastor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and as a staff pastor of youth and worship ministry in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. As the pastor of Gateway Church, Pastor Chris desires to create environments where people can experience the presence of God in very practical ways. His preaching is Biblically focused and designed to challenge the church to apply the Word of God to their lives to become spiritually passionate, emotionally whole, and equipped to respond to God through ministry.

  • Markus mayer : Executive & Student pastor

    Pastor Markus joins us from Cinnaminson, NJ as our Executive and Student Pastor.  Markus was previously the Talent Management Director at Chic-Fil-A in NJ and has a passion for Student ministry.  Markus is responsible for administrative functions and various student ministries.  

  • Takeesha Roland-Jenkins, PhD : Children's director

    Dr. Takeesha Roland-Jenkins is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mother of three young children with unique abilities. She has a heart of servitude and understands the importance of fostering children's spiritual growth. Her passion for children led her to earn a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology followed by a Doctorate in General Psychology. She is also a Board Certified Christian Counselor through the National Association of Christian Counselors (NAAC). Her heart's desire is to help children and families grow closer to the Lord and exemplify God's love for one another.