Church of Christ

Gateway Ministers

Childrens Minister: Debbie Arnold email
Debbie joined the staff here at Gateway in February of 2001. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from David Lipscomb University and taught full time for twelve years. She has always loved teaching! Being able to share Jesus with children is her joy. She coordinates the Bible classes and fellowship activities for the Nursery through Sixth Grade. She is also the teacher for our children's church program which we call Bold Bible Kids, so named because we believe that "Kids can take bold action for what is right." Children age three through Third Grade meet together to worship and praise God each Sunday morning through song, Bible stories, scripture memory and prayer.
Education and Seniors Minister: Jim Caples email
Jim Caples serves as the Education and Young at Heart Minister. Jim and his wife Arnid have lived in Pensacola since 1970 and have been members at West Hill and Gateway for nearly thirty eight years. They came to this area in order for Jim to become Principal and Administrator at Escambia Christian School. Jim has an A.A. in Bible from Florida Christian College and a B.S. and M.S. in education from Indiana State University. He has also done extensive post-graduate work in Educational Leadership. He served as a teacher and administrator at ECS and the public school system for thirty six years - retiring in January 2000 to become the part-time Education Minister at Gateway. Jim has always enjoyed teaching and curriculum planning. In recent years he has been writing material for some of the adult Bible classes and the small groups. Jim also preached (both full-time and part-time) for several years. He has served as an Elder at Gateway since 1984. Arnid worked for the Clerk of the County Court in Escambia County for 25 years -- retiring from that position several years ago. Since that time she has done volunteer work at Gateway in various areas - especially with the educational program. In August of 2007 Jim also assumed the role of Seniors Minister at Gateway. He has always enjoyed visiting members, and in this new role for him he tries even harder to stay in touch with the "Young @ Heart" group and to plan fellowship and service activities for them.
Office Administrator: Stephanie Davis-Keeton email

Financial Secretary: Pam Jernigan email

Senior Minister: Jeremy Kughn email
Jeremy Kughn is a native of Alabama and a diehard Auburn fan. He loves to fish, golf and play most sports. Most importantly though, he loves to spend time with his family. He is married to a beautiful young lady named Jennifer and they have two incredible children, Connor and Abbey Grace. Jeremy firmly believes that anything is possible with God and that He is going to do awesome things with the Gateway Church.
Worship and Spiritual Formation Minister: Jeremy Swindle email
Jeremy began working in ministry in 1998 with Acappella Ministries. While with Acappella Ministries he sang with AVB (Acappella Vocal Band), Acappella, and Vocal Union. He was the Student Minister at Cross Point Church of Christ in Florence, AL prior to coming to Gateway in August 2012. Jeremy has also served at University Church of Christ in Murray, KY, and Cloverdale Church of Christ in Searcy, AR. He graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Ministry degree in 2004, and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Lipscomb University in 2012. Jeremy and Jessica have been married since 1999. They have two sons, Dylan and Bryant.
Youth Minister: Sean White email
Sean and Sheena White are both originally from Pensacola, and grew up here at Gateway. They have both received their Bachelors Degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville TN. Sean's degree is in Psychology with a Bible minor, and Sheena's degree is in education. Sheena is currently and elementary school teacher. Both Sean and Sheena bring a great deal of energy and passion to Gateway's youth ministry. As they lead our youth they strive to bring teens and their families into a closer relationship with Christ.