Elders

 
Kelly was born and raised in San Jose, Ca.  From there he moved to Southern California to attend and play baseball at Azusa Pacific University, where he met his wife, Kristin Colace.   Prior to getting married, Kelly worked as a youth pastor in south Orange County while working on a Masters of Divinity at Talbot Theological Seminary.  Kelly and Kristin spent 7 years in San Diego prior to moving to the Imperial Valley in 2012.  Kelly now works as a V.P. of Operations for a local agriculture company.  Kelly and Kristin have three children, Jack, Kate, & Grace. Kelly is passionate about Jesus’ commission to make disciples and sharing the good news that through the power of the gospel we can experience life to the fullest.

Kelly Strickland
Administration
ks@fivecrowns.com

Tony was born and raised in the Columbus, Ohio area where he began vocational ministry in 2002. He has been married to his wife for almost 12 years and they have four children, three girls and one boy. He has a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Theological Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary. He and his family moved to Brawley at the beginning of 2014. His passion is that all people would come to find Jesus as their highest treasure, rest in His great salvation, and give Him glory above all things.

Tony Romano
Preaching & Vision
antonio@gwbrawley.org

 
 
John made a decision to receive Christ when he was 19 years old following an incident that landed him in jail. He received Christ in an evening bible study at Gateway Church. John now serves as one of our elders. In 1979 he graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Psychology and Religion. In 1982 he graduated National University with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. In 2006 John graduated San Diego State University with a Master’s in Public Administration. He married his wife Renee in 1997; they have five children and six grandchildren.

John Grass
Relationships & Care
john.grass@usa.net
 

Gil was born 1949 in Selma, CA. - spending the majority of his adult life in the L.A. area. He then met his wife Kathy in 1993 at Calvary Chapel, Chino Ca. They were married in 1995. Their family consists of 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren. His wish is that all who are lost will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, understanding that Christ desires to be their friend and Redeemer.

Gil Grijalva
Service
thelight316@yahoo.com
 

 



Deacons

 

Darren Smith
Administration & Finance
darren@smithkandal.com
 

Mike Franks
Benevolence
michaelfranks12@hotmail.com
 

Kristie Romano
Children's Ministry
kristie@gwbrawley.org

Freddy Saine
Facilities & Grounds
freddy@gwbrawley.org
 

Chelsea Mamer
Nursery
chelseacolace@gmail.com
 

Melissa Smith
Women's Ministry
meljoyful@yahoo.com
 

Kristin Strickland
Women's Ministry
kristin.strickland@me.com
 

 
 



Staff

 

Veronica Garcia
Administrative Assistant
churchoffice@gwbrawley.org
 

Gil Grijalva
Assistant Facilities Manager
thelight316@yahoo.com
 

Kristie Romano
Children's Ministry
kristie@gwbrawley.org
 

Freddy Saine
Facilities Manager
freddy@gwbrawley.org
 

Peter Rebik
Multimedia Designer
peter@gwbrawley.org
 

Victor Estrada
Director of Worship
& Local Missions
victor@gwbrawley.org
 

Tony Romano
Pastor for Preaching
antonio@gwbrawley.org