Gateway Christian CenteR pastoral team



Pastor Timothy C. Hass



Lead pastor



Pastor Timothy C. Hass is the lead pastor here at Gateway Christian Center. He has served in ministry for 28 years with his wife Lanorakay (Sissy). They have four children, Tyler, Madison, Andrew, and Caiden (who is waiting for them in heaven). Pastor Hass has a B.A. in Christian Education from Patriot University. He became our lead pastor in 2024, he served as the senior associate here at Gateway for 7 years prior. His favorite part of ministry is praying for people at the altar, teaching, and preaching. His favorite sports team is the Miami Dolphins!



Pastor Donald Evans



Pastor Emeritus



Pastor Don Evans has been credentialed with the Assemblies of God for 49 years. Prior to his ordination in 1978 he served in ministry as an associate pastor, youth pastor, and interim pastor. He and his wife Linda have been married for over 50 years. He has a degree in marketing/public relations, trained as a real estate broker, and attended Global University for Theological Training. He is the founder of Florida Bible Institute and Evans Christian Academy. He currently serves as Pastor Emeritus at Gateway Christian Center and Headmaster of Evans Christian Academy. What he likes most about what he does is being in the center of God's will. The most interesting places he has preached are Africa, India, Brazil, and the Academy Chapel.



Pastors Samuel and Irene Serrano



hispanic ministries Pastor - AGUSM



Pastors Sam and Irene Serrano are Assemblies of God US missionaries.



Pastor Thomas A. Smith



FLORIDA BIBLE INSTITUTE



Pastor Tom has been in ministry for 38 years. He and his wife, Laura, have been married for 55 years and have two children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He has a bachelor's degree in nursing, Master of Arts degree in Health Services Administration, Master of Arts degree in religion, and a Doctorate in clinical Christian counseling.He has served at Gateway since 2018 in many different areas Sunday school teacher, pastoral counselor, and on the board. He has been the executive director of Florida Bible Institute for 4 years, and an instructor at Florida Bible Institute for 30 years.Pastor Tom loves educating men and women in God's Word through Sunday school and formally through Florida Bible Institute. He also enjoys evangelizing his Pentecostal beliefs as a Chaplain to military Officers of different belief systems.His favorite place to vacation is "anywhere in the world!!" As a retired career Army Officer, he has visited many different countries. He would replat roots in Polynesia, if given only one choice.


Pastor Humberto Sobhrino



Brazilian ministries pastor



Pastor Humberto has served in ministry since 2008, he has been part of Gateway since 2015. He has been married to his wife Kelly Melo for over 18 and they welcomed their daughter, Sophia, in 2024. He attended Systems Analyst College, Theological University of the Assembly of God in Brazil, and Florida Bible Insitute. His favorite thing about ministry is to see how the Gospel changes lives. His favorite restaurant is Longhorn Steakhouse.



Pastor Brittany Eason



ConnectionS & MISSIONS pastor



Pastor Brittany has been involved in leadership at Gateway since 2007. She served in Assemblies of God World Missions for 5 years, 2 of those years were spent in West Africa. Pastor Brittany attended Florida Bible Institute and is ordained through the Assemblies of God. She has also been a nurse since 2012 and is a published author. Pastor Brittany and her husband Rob were married on January 25, 2025. She serves as our connection and missions pastor since returning home from the field. Pastor Brittany is passionate about discipleship and challenging people to give the Lord their "yes" every day! Her favorite past time is being near the water, she's very thankful to live on the coast of Florida!



Evie Froebel



Assistant to the pastor FOR LEADERSHIP



Evie Froebel has been part of Gateway Christian Center for over 35 years. She is assistant to Pastor Hass for leadership and makes sure all the ministries have what they need to serve the body of Christ.



Misael Galvao



Youth ministry Director



Misael has served at Gateway since 2019. He is currently attending Florida Bible Institute and intends to obtain his credentials with the Assemblies of God. He has been the youth director at Gateway since 2023. What he likes most about youth ministry is seeing the impact of the gospel of Jesus in the lives of the teenagers. His favorite thing about youth ministry is connecting with the youth on a personal level and being a servant to them in any way he can.



Mari Zayas



Children's ministry director



Mari Zayas has served in children's ministry since 2009, she has been a leader here at Gateway since 2020. She has been married to her husband, Carlos, since 1997 and they have two beautiful daughters who serve in ministries within the church. She has an associate's in science and is working toward credentials with Florida Bible Institute. She loves serving in kids and youth ministries and being involved in their growth in God's Word. Her favorite thing about kids' ministry is witnessing their growth and being able to connect with them.



Gateway Christian Center
Office Staff





Shari Lopez



Business Administrator



Lori evans



Church Administrator



Pastor Brittany Eason



Creative Arts Director



Contact:



14205 N. Florida Ave.

Tampa, FL 33613


813-961-4692



Sundays



Sunday School: 9:30am

Sunday Service: 10:45am



Wednesdays



1st & 3rd Wednesday -

Connect Groups 7pm


2nd &4th Wednesday -

Growth Track 7pm



Other Services



1st Monday: Corporate Prayer 7pm

3rd Monday: Prayer Walk 7pm


Thursdays: SCRIPT Bible Study 10am


Friday: Lighthouse Youth 7pm





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