Staff

Darren Melton is the lead pastor at Gateway. He and his wife Dawn, have been married and have served together in ministry for 34 years. They have three children, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren. Pastor Darren holds an undergraduate degree from Mid-America Nazarene College (University) and a Master’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University. The Meltons have served various churches in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Pastor Darren enjoys preaching, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. 

Andy Watts has served as the youth pastor at Gateway since 2011. He and his wife, Lindsay, have been married since 2010 and have two children, Ellie and Elijah. Pastor Andy graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University with a bachelor's degree in Youth and Family Ministry. When Andy isn't spending time with teenagers (his go-to hobby), you could find him hunting, fishing, woodworking, cheering for his favorite teams (Vikings, Twins, Hawkeyes), or hanging out with his awesome family. 

Lindsay Watts is the Children’s Pastor at Gateway. After 11 years of serving alongside her husband, Andy, Lindsay received her own call into pastoral ministry. She is currently pursuing ordination through the Ministry Preparation Program at Nazarene Bible College. Lindsay and Andy have two children, Ellie and Eli. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Mark Doll served as the Associate Pastor at Gateway from 2013 through 2017 and has returned to serve as the Care Pastor after pastoring Eastside Church. He has served in Mexico and in ministries in Iowa, Ohio, and Mississippi with his wife DeAnne for the last 41 years. One of our favorite things to do is to spend time with our 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Mark has a degree in Bible and Music from Vennard College, an M.Div. from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a Masters in Business Leadership from William Penn University. Mark enjoys cheering for Baltimore Orioles, University of Maryland Terrapins and even the Hawkeyes (when they are not playing the Terps!). One of Mark’s favorite activities is playing golf with family and friends.

Julia Newman serves as the Preteen and Middle School Pastor at Gateway. She and her husband, Walker, have been married since 2024. Pastor Julia graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in General Ministry. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, going to coffee shops, shopping for antiques, and spending time with her family!

Walker Newman serves as the High School and College Age Pastor at Gateway. He and his wife Julia have been married since 2024 and have a dog named Mando. Pastor Walker attended MidAmerica Nazarene University and studied Youth & Family Ministry. In his free time, Walker enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, video games, cheering for his favorite teams (49ers, Astros, fantasy football team), and spending time with his family.