“They have agreed to serve on an interim basis for six months to make sure it’s a fit for both parties,” said Willbanks, who explained that after that point, the four men will continue as elders. “While that’s not a normal practice for Gateway, given the short time we had to get to know everyone, we thought this was a wise approach,” he said.
Willbanks then introduced the four new elders: Oscar Morales, Brad Moore, Randy McFarland, and Mark Mueller. All four men have experience serving and/or leading in ministry at Gateway.
“We may add more elders in the future, but having these additional four men feels right,” said Willbanks, asking people to pray for the new elders. “We are excited about 2025. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this year.”