Because we have such a GREAT leadership team at The Gate we wanted to give you the opportunity to learn more about them.  We’ve asked them to answer a series of questions.  Here’s what they have to say:

Pastor David Habib:

Lead Pastor

Q: If you had to live within one tv show what would it be?
A: Gilligan’s Island
Q:  McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell?
A: Taco Bell!
Q:   Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
A: Only if I were heavily sedated!
Q:  What’s your favorite pizza topping?
A: Meat
Q: What’s the most interresting trip you’ve ever taken?  Why?
A: Washington D.C. – I love seeing where historical events took place and I respect and admire our founding fathers
Q:  What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever experienced?
A: Sundays @ The Gate
Q: If you could trade places with anyone for just a week who would it be?  They could be living or dead, famous or not famous, real or fictional
A: John Stamos (just kidding!)  Probably, Elton John (but only his music, not his lifestyle
Q:  What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you that you wish more people could know?
A: I am actually 6′2”

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Deborah Bardowell:

Women’s Ministry Leader

Q: If you had to be a breed of dog, what would it be and why?
A: Soft Coated Wheaten, because they have nice hair… I’m all about the hair…
Q: If you could speak to one type of animal what would it be?
A: Horse, of course
Q: Which family member do you most resemble?
A: none they all look like my husband…
Q: Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
A: absolutely NOT!
Q: If you could take only 3 items onto an island with you what would they be?
A: Bible, computer, deserts

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Glenn Hansen:

Key Group Coordinator, Navigator

Q:  McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell?
A: In n Out
Q:  Have you ever been in a school play?  When?  What character did you play?
A: Yup… High School…I played a rebellious teenager(It was an easy part to play:)
Q:  What music do you dislike most?
A: Gangster Rap
Q: If you could meet someone from the Bible who would it be and why?  What would you ask them?
A: Joseph.  Will you tell me about your life journey of faith?
Q:  What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever experienced?
A: Hearing that President Obama changed his first name to “David”

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Gerry Rickert:

Administrator, Quilt Ministry Leader

Q: If you had to be a breed of dog, what would it be and why?
A: Bichon Frise so maybe I could get a mom like me!
Q:  If you could take only 3 items onto an island with you what would they be?
A: My Bible, sunscreen and water.  I’m way too practical!
Q: McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell?
A: McDs
Q: Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
A: Neither — I Think they’re all a little crazy
Q: What’s the most interresting trip you’ve ever taken?  Why?
A: To the Lakota Sioux reservation in Oglala, South Dakota.  It was interesting to learn about their culture and how hard life is for them, yet, they are a happy people.
Q:  If you could meet someone from the Bible who would it be and why?  What
would you ask them?
A: Eve.  Why’d ya do it?

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Felicia Birney

Media Coordinator

Q: Have you ever been in a school play?  When?  What character did you play?
A: Yes.  I was Fiona in ‘Brigadoon’ and Maria in the ‘Sound of Music’
Q:   What music do you dislike most?
A: Mexican Ranchera music
Q: Who’s your favorite comic?
A: Bill Cosby
Q: What’s the most interesting trip you’ve ever taken?
A: A self-led bike tour around Scotland. It was great exercise, beautiful and relaxing.
Q:  What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever experienced?
A: Life!

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Travis Wheeland:

Worship Team Leader

Q: If you had to be a breed of dog, what would it be and why?
A: Surf Dog!
Q:  If you could take only three items onto an island with you what woudl they be?
A: Bottle of Tapatio hot sauce, Les Stroud (from Survivor Man) and a big knife
Q:  Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work or school?
A: No, but I did anyway – from the thrift store
Q: If you could trade places with anyone for just a week who woud it be?  They could be living or dead, famous or not, real or fictional?
A: Why would I want to trade places with a dead person?
Q:  What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you that you wish more people could know?
A: That I’m looking for a 20-something surfer to play drums & percussion in my band.

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Rob Andrews:

Youth Ministry LeaderQ:  If you had to live within one tv show what would it be?

A: The Office, without a doubt. Dwight Schrute is my hero.>
Q: McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell?
A: Wendy’s.  Fries dipped in Frosty’s… Duh
Q:  Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work or school?
A: Panda Express when I was 17.  Don’t judge me… i love orange chicken
Q:  If you could meet someone from the Bible who would it be and why?  What would you ask them?
A: Jonah.  I would ask him why he was such a drama king.
Q: What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you that you wish more people could know?
A: The intimacy I experience with the Holy Spirit

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Cindy Foley

Leader, Children’s Ministry

Q:  If you could only take three things onto an island with you what would they be?
A: Lipstick, Bible and a volleyball!  Just kidding. since you didn’t specify if it could be a person..I’d take my hubby!
Q: If you could meet someone from the Bible, who would it be and why? What would you ask him/her.
A: This is a hard question….  I’d love to meet Esther just to have a girl chat about her journey.  But, I’d also really love to talk to Paul.   I love his compassion and heart.
Q: What is your favorite breakfast food?
A: Loooove chicken fried steak and eggs!  Lots of biscuits and gravy-  I can’t help it, it’s the Texan in me!
Q: If you could live within one TV show, what would it be?
A: I “DO” live with one TV show!!  The Si-Fi series of Stargate and of course, the spin off Stargate Atlantis.   Joe and Joey have me hooked =]
Q: Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
A: I love to be free to do what some may think is crazy but I’m not THAT crazy!  Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane or off a stable bridge?????  I just don’t understand…..

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Mike McLean:

Facilities Manager

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