Gateway Kids
Mozart composed beautiful symphonies by the age of ten. Josiah became the king of Judah at the age of nine. At the age of eight, Johnny Smith carried a bullfrog in the pocket of his pants two miles just so he could scare his sister ... Kids will be kids!
At Gateway Church we believe in reaching kids right where they are - Mozart or Johnny. That's why we strive to create an atmosphere filled with fun, laughter and the presence of God. Our programs are designed to attract the hearts of children in such a way that they truly want to come back each week to meet with God and learn about Him in creative (and sometimes even messy) ways, bullfrogs and all.
Meet the Children's Staff:
Ken Jackson – Pastor, Children’s Ministries. Ken will do anything to get the point of a lesson across. He’ll take pies in the face, dress up like an animal and even wrestle chairs. His desire is to impart God’s Word to children in creative new ways that bring fun and laughter to each young heart. Ken provides oversight for all areas of the Children’s Ministry.
Mary Jackson – Pastor, Children’s Ministries. Mary always has children around her. She has a sweet and tender spirit that melts the hearts of our children. Mary is a storyteller and creative genius who works each week to creatively communicate biblical truths to all of our children. She oversees all of the children’s activities.
Jelani Lewis – Associate Pastor, Children. Jelani’s passion is to see children encounter God while having fun and learning about Him. He enjoys teaching, entertaining and freely worshipping with them as they move forward on their spiritual journeys. Jelani oversees the preschool and elementary areas within the children’s ministry.
Lonnie Morgan – Ministry Coordinator, Children.Lonnie loves kids and has a passion for helping them find God! With over 13 years of experience in Christian education, he enjoys teaching and seeing the light of Jesus “turn on” in children. His mission in life is to see children saved and equipped at a young age in hopes that when they’re older, they’ll live victoriously and see Proverbs 22:6 fulfilled in their lives. Lonnie oversees the Children’s Ministry at the NRH Campus.
Cheryl Morgan – Early Childhood Director. Cheryl has a love and passion for children of all ages. She desires that every child knows and experiences Jesus’ never-changing love at an early age. God gave her that passion at an early age, growing up as the oldest of seven children and serving in the nursery at the age of ten in the church her grandfather pastored. Cheryl is the Nursery Director for both the Southlake and NRH Campuses.
Dana Johnson – Associate Pastor, Children’s Worship. Dana loves to see children worshipping God. After all, what could be better? Perhaps this … children leading other children into the presence of God during worship! Dana has learned that worship leaders come in all sizes and ages. His goal is to give each child an opportunity to discover what true worship is and develop freedom in worship. Dana oversees all of the worship for Gateway Kids.
