Our Leaders
Elders
Our elders oversee the church. They work to ensure we’re a family fit for purpose, holding out the gospel to the world together. The elders are accountable to God for the spiritual care of the Gateway church family and pastor the church by teaching God’s word in public and with individuals.
Paul Holland
Senior Pastor
As Senior Pastor of Gateway, Paul leads the staff team and is responsible for preaching, training and pastoral care of the church family. Paul is married to Bi Min and they have two children, Zoe and Ezra. Having grown up in the UK, Paul enjoys exploring Singapore and trying local food. To relax he likes reading fiction, following Formula 1 and having fun with his family.
Damien Sin
Operations Manager
Damien manages operations at Gateway to achieve the church’s vision. He also supports and equips families at Gateway in their christian discipleship. He is married to Wendy and they have four children: Nathen, Jovian, Matthew and Charlotte. In his free time, Damien enjoys spending time with his family chatting over meals and cycling at the park connector near their home.
John Chua
Pastor
John oversees the Community Groups at Gateway, trains the small group leaders and leads the music ministry. He also teaches biblical Greek at ETCAsia, where he did his theological studies. John is married to Sora, and they love spending time with their two daughters Elise and Sophie. Having worked as a film music composer, John also enjoys playing piano and writing music.
Deacons
Deacons serve the church by helping to coordinate church activities and providing practical care to members of the church family.
Andre Chong
Deacon
Andre ensures that the church carries out its work in accordance with the law. Outside of church, Andre works as a lawyer. He is married to Min, with whom he parents a cheeky son, Luke. Together Andre and Min lead a church Community Group.
Ernest Aw
Deacon
As a deacon, Ernest helps with coordinating ministries at Gateway and offering practical care to members of the church family. Ernest is married to Shaula and enjoys a game of FIFA.
Thomas Chuah
Deacon
As finance deacon and treasurer for Gateway, Thomas helps with stewardship of church finances, as well as budget planning and forecast for the church. He is married to Si Hui and they enjoy walks in parks as well as hosting people for meals and fellowship at their place.
Pastoral
Staff
Paul Holland is also pastoral staff.
Sean Chan
Associate Pastor
Sean leads the Youth Group in Gateway Church, and supports John in training small group leaders. He is married to Delicia, and enjoys cycling and board games.
G360
Trainees
The G360 training scheme aims to identify, assess and equip potential gospel workers so as to develop the next generation of gospel workers to serve God in Singapore and the world. G360 Trainees combine training in bible handling and gospel ministry with practical ministry experience within the church family.
Alex Greaves
G360 Trainee
Alex joined the Gateway team as a Gospel 360 trainee in 2022, and leads Gateway’s children’s ministry. Alex met his wife Joy after moving from Sydney to Singapore in 2015, and they welcomed their daughter Jemma into their family in 2021. In his downtime, Alex loves playing video games, both solo and with friends.
Kids Worker
Bi Min Holland
Kids Worker
Bi Min coordinates the kids’ work at Gateway, partnering parents in training up children to know the Lord. She believes that God’s word is for all, no matter how young, so works hard to lead the Kids’ Team in teaching age-appropriate lessons on Sundays. Bi Min is wife to Paul, and mum to Zoe and Ezra. She enjoys kitchen projects, making up games for her kids, and getting lost in a good book.
Intern
Caleb Soh
Intern
As intern, Caleb assists the staff and church family in any ministry related matters. He lives with his mum, uncle and grandma. He enjoys cooking and making music.
Board of Reference
Our board consists of godly men who provide counsel, advice and pastoral accountability to the leadership of Gateway Church. It has no executive functions.