Our Pastor

Pastor Rick Rapp was born and raised in Roswell. He received his Master’s in education from Eastern New Mexico University. He is a founding member of Gateway Church International. He has been a part of Gateway School as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent since 1985. Former Pastor Dale Gentry appointed Rick Rapp to be pastor in 2006.

He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, since 1974. They have two children and 5 grandchildren. His daughter and son in law, Justin and Stephanie Stephens, now work at the school with their three children, Jadon, Kaylee, and MJ attending Gateway Christian School. His son and daughter in law, Tim and Brooke Rapp live in Lubbock with their two children, Ava and Colin.