Leadership
Pastors/Elders
"This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of an overseer, he desires a good work" I Timothy 3:1.
Chris Santiago served as an elder from 2000-2002 and was ordained again as an elder in 2024. He worked as a software engineer for Chevron and Bank of America in the Bay Area. In 2002, the church commissioned and sent Chris with his wife to do gospel work overseas. He completed an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary and a doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Western Seminary. In 2022, after serving the Lord overseas for twenty years, he and family moved back to the U.S. He currently serves as the full-time pastor at Gateway. He is thankful for his wife Shirley and their son Timothy who both love and serve the Lord. They enjoy biking and traveling.
Jeff Escott was ordained as an elder in 2019. He is Senior Architect/Project Manager at Dahlin Group in Pleasanton. He and his wife, Katy, have two daughters and a son. They live in Livermore, CA.
Deacon
Therefore brethren, seek out from among you, men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom whom we may appoint over this business Acts 6:3. Let these also first be tested, then let them serve as deacons I Timothy 3:10.
Michael Zendejas became a deacon in 2024. He and his wife Wendy have lived in Livermore since 2003. They have two daughters. Wendy has been a teacher for over 25 years and Michael retired from his first career after 21 years of service. He is now looking forward to seeing what’s next…