Our Team

Tony has had the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor at Gateway Church for over 15 years. He and his wife of nearly 30 years, Ta’mara, along with their three grown daughters, have made Angola and Gateway Church their home and are deeply grateful for the relationships and shared life they’ve built there. On his day off, he enjoys spending time with his family—especially with his grandson, Noah. If he can sneak in a round of golf or enjoy some unhurried time together, that’s a win. His favorite snacks are anything salty and crunchy, with chips and salsa always a top choice.

Paige has been married to her husband, Mitch, for nearly eight years, and together they have two young sons, Jack and Henry. Though originally from the LaGrange area, Paige and Mitch grew to love Steuben County while attending Trine University, and their family has been part of the Gateway Church community for about a year and a half. They are grateful for the meaningful connections they’ve made and the people who make Gateway so special. In her free time, Paige loves being with her family, especially spending warm days out on Clear Lake, often with chips and salsa or queso close by, her favorite snack to share.

Beth serves as the Worship Director at Gateway Church and has called Gateway her home church since she was a young girl. She is married to Travis McDaniel, and together they have two wonderful children, Finnian and Ella. After several years in Northwest Indiana for Travis’s work, their family returned to Northeast Indiana, where they are grateful to be back home. When Beth is not leading worship on a Sunday, she is likely spending quality time with her family—often camping or enjoying a mini getaway together. She enjoys dark chocolate, salty crunchy snacks, and anything that combines the two, along with Sour Patch Kids and other gummy treats.

Bret has been married to Lydia for 15 years and is the proud parent of four children, ranging in age from 5 to 13. A lifelong Hoosier, he has lived in Angola for the past 11 years and began attending Gateway Church in 2020. In his free time, Bret enjoys gathering with friends to play board games, and his favorite snack is anything gummy.

Originally from Anderson, Indiana, Aaron has served in ministry for over 20 years in a variety of roles. He has been part of Gateway Church during two different seasons, spanning a total of seven years. He is married to his wife, Jessica, and together they have three children—daughters Emerson (16) and Macie (14), and son Levi (11). In his downtime, he enjoys relaxing, watching just about any sport, and spending time with Jessica and their kids. A love for all things Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups makes the perfect finishing touch.

Jessica, originally from the southeast Detroit area, has served in ministry all over the country in various capacities alongside her husband, Aaron, for nearly 20 years. Together, they have been part of the Gateway Church family for seven years, collectively. She is a proud mom to Emerson (16), Macie (14), and Levi (11). On a free Saturday, she can usually be found antiquing and enjoying quaint cafés in small towns, with a snack never far away—especially if it involves chips and dip, cheese curds, or ice cream.