Our Staff

Joel & Lori Gross

Lead Pastors
We moved to Rapid City in December of 2011 to be the Lead Pastors of WestGate Community Church.  We are both from South Dakota.  Lori grew up in Corsica.  Joel grew up in Rapid City and graduated from Stevens High School. 

Before moving back to South Dakota, we pastored for 10 years in Minneapolis, MN in an area known as Uptown.

We have pastored for over 25 years.  We love to see people come to know & love Jesus...then grow in their relationship with God.  We work hard at presenting the Good News of Jesus in a clear and relevant way.

Email Joel & Lori here.

Andrew Davis

Children’s Pastor
I was born in Missouri, but South Dakota is home.  I've been a part of working in kids ministry since I was 12 years old.

Children's Ministry is a chance to carry out a biblical mandate to let the little ones come to Jesus.  In doing this at a young age, they can be saved from the pain and suffering that comes from sin.  I think the greatest testimony is someone hearing the Good News as a child...growing older and choosing not to depart from their personal relationship with Christ.

Email Andrew here.

Taylor Jennings

Youth Pastor

Email Taylor here.