Meet our Lead Team
Our team has a blast serving together. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we’re all in when it comes to Jesus and everything He loves—especially people. You’ll usually find us hanging out before and after the service. Come say hi, we’d love to meet you!
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Taunja Hoole
lead pastor, strategy, teaching & worship
“God knows your name and everything about you, and He loves you. He is not scared of your mistakes. God is a safe place."Greg Meeuwsen
pastor, teaching, & men's ministry
"God is a Father to the fatherless. You don't have to be afraid, because you are never alone."Erin Sansom
Servant Leadership team
"Jesus cares about you more than you could ever know."Andrew Sansom
SERVANT LEADERSHIP TEAM
"God is creating in you a priceless masterpiece."LEAD TEAM SUPPORT
It's super wise to surround ourselves with experienced leaders. We are blessed to have mentors, spiritual dads and moms, and fellow leaders speak into our lives.
Pastors Ken & Mary Ann Hoole
elders & founders of global encouragers
“With Jesus, the best is yet to come for you.”Pastors Ken and Mary Ann have been pastors for over 50 years, with 23 of those years at City Gate Church. We owe so much to their leadership. When they're not ministering globally or establishing Bible colleges, they're at home cheering us on and serving wherever they can. They love family time. Pastor Mary Ann enjoys crafts, baking tasty treats, and "accidentally cheating" in family games. Pastor Ken is into gadgets, snapping pics (he's 'Paparazzi'), social media, and Costco samples.
Pastors Isaac & Kristina Hernandez
outside advisors (elders)
"You are beloved sons & daughters, chosen by your Heavenly Father."Pastor Kristina led at City Gate Church for 20 years. In 2017, she and Isaac got married and moved to the east side of Portland. Isaac brings over 20 years of experience in pastoring and leading worship. He loves BBQing, cooking, speeding, and making people laugh. Kristina, an amazing mom, enjoys baking, mafia movies, and keeping things running smoothly. They’re the Lead Pastors at Chosen Church in Fairview, OR, and also serve as advisors for City Gate. They’re proud parents of Jovie Lynn and Micaiah.
