Robbie Kubr - Senior Pastor
Robbie joined the team at Gateway as the Senior Pastor in August of 2021. He knew about Jesus from an early age, but it wasn't until he was in high school that he finally decided to follow Him. Robbie graduated from Nebraska Christian College in 2005 with a BA in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry and is currently working on an MA in Theological Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has been in full-time church ministry for over 12 years, including ministries in South Dakota and Georgia before moving to Clarksville. Prior to being a senior pastor, Robbie led a variety of ministries within the churches he has served, including students, children, families, marriages, small groups, and communications.
Robbie married the love of his life, Jacquie, in 2004 and they have five children, two dogs, two lizards, and a toad. There is never a dull moment at their house! They love to spend time together outdoors, especially if they are hiking, kayaking or going to the beach. When he has spare time, Robbie loves playing and watching most sports (especially Nebraska football) and reading.
Robbie absolutely loves to help people discover and take their next steps with Jesus, especially through preaching and teaching the Bible. Whether you have been a believer all your life, not for very long, or not at all, Robbie would love to connect with you and hear your story.
Contact Robbie: robbie@gccclarksville.com
Ben Jones - Associate Pastor
Ben graduated from Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor’s in Theology – New Testament and a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry – Preaching. Ben felt the call to ministry when he was a junior in high school. It was under the influence of his youth minister, as well as the influence of the scriptures, that Ben felt called. Ben considers Ezekiel 2:1-8 to be a central text in his calling for ministry. Ben has previously served as Youth Minister at Community Christian Church of Nevada, MO, where he was youth minister for three years.
In 2023, Ben married the love of his life, Leah. They live in Clarksville and are excited about the future of Gateway and this community.
Ben grew up going to church, after his father, Brady, became a Christian when Ben was only two years old. Ben’s earliest memories are of Sunday school. When Ben was in middle school and high school, he spent some time running away from God, but found Him again when he began a mentoring relationship with his youth minister, Steve. It is because of the influence of this relationship that Ben wants to minister to teens, with the hope that they wouldn’t run away during this formative time in their life, but that their relationship with Christ would thrive.
Ben would love to get to know your teen! He, and the church, are excited to offer youth group on Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM. Ben is also always planning events, and is excited to get every teen in the church involved in youth group activities.
Contact Ben: ben@gccclarksville.com
Kai Jorgensen - Worship Pastor
Kai Jorgensen is a university fellow of Oklahoma Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He has performance and rehearsal experience with both traditional and contemporary music on multiple instruments including saxophone, clarinet, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, piano, trombone, euphonium, and vocal. A notable personal achievement for Kai is writing, recording, and producing a full-length original music album in 2018.
Kai has been an active member of Skyline Church, New Hope Church of Christ and Central Church of Christ in Oklahoma. He has been involved in worship ministry, from being part of an a cappella praise team to leading congregational worship in both a cappella and instrumental services. He has also worked as a youth intern and helped with communion and shut-in services.
Contact Kai: kai@gccclarksville.com
Leland Whitman - Children’s Pastor
Leland joined Gateway as its newest staff member in January of 2023. He was not raised in the church but began going with a friend in early highschool. As he started attending church, multiple people, such as pastors and volunteers, poured into him and his faith which led to his commitment to ministry in his senior year. Since then, he has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and is presently serving Gateway's children, newborns to 5th grade.
As of December of 2020, Leland is married (and very happily so) to his wife Autumn. Autumn is the stay-at-home mother of Judah, their one-year-old son. Leland loves to spend his free time playing board games, reading, and watching Notre Dame football. Autumn is content doing anything as long as the sun is shining and it is warm outside.
Leland has a passion for ministering to families. This is why he has taken up this position teaching and discipling children. He also strives to connect with young couples as he has studied in-depth marriage, family, and premarital counseling/development. Gateway is equipped with a children's wing called the KidZone for Sunday service where Leland and volunteers would be honored to have any children Sundays at 10am.
Contact Leland: leland@gccclarksville.com