Rev. Roger McPhail and his wife, Rev. Teresa McPhail, founded Gateway City Church formerly New Hope Fellowship Church in 1990. It is a vibrant, growing church, which has passion for the presence of God and desires to see His tangible, manifested presence walking on each street of the city of New York through every believer.
Both Apostle and Pastor, Rev. McPhail moves prophetically and is a dynamic preacher and passionate worshiper. He leads his people to be the same. Rev. McPhail is on the cutting edge of interpreting post-modern Christianity, dialoguing with emerging church leaders, seeking and discerning the relevancy of Christ in our culture. Additionally, Apostle Roger is the founder of Mission New York which is a network of over 500 Pastors and Leaders throughout the greater NYC region.
Both Apostle and Pastor, Rev. McPhail moves prophetically and is a dynamic preacher and passionate worshiper. He leads his people to be the same. Rev. McPhail is on the cutting edge of interpreting post-modern Christianity, dialoguing with emerging church leaders, seeking and discerning the relevancy of Christ in our culture. Additionally, Apostle Roger is the founder of Mission New York which is a network of over 500 Pastors and Leaders throughout the greater NYC region.
WLI-NYC Dean/Administrator - Rev. Edwin Pacheco, Jr.
Edwin Pacheco, Jr. serves as the Associate Pastor of Gateway City Church in Brooklyn, NY. Edwin is viewed as an emerging apostolic figure to his generation, who is being used to bridge the generational gaps of past, present and emerging leaders within the body of Christ.
In addition to his work at the local church, he is also the founder and executive director of Youth ROCK which is a network and training grounds for youth leaders and emerging leaders who have a passion to serve their cities.
Che Ahn is the Sr. Pastor of Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, Cal as well as the founder and president of Harvest International Ministry, a worldwide apostolic network of over 5,000 churches in over 35 nations.
Che is author of numerous books including Into The Fire, How To Pray For Healing, Fire Evangelism and Close Encounters of the Divine Kind. He is also the host of the Holy Spirit Today Show" that is aired in over 215 nations.