Founding Pastor/Overseer

MARC LAWSON has spent over 30 years in full-time ministry. His passion is to do "church as unusual", exposing people to God's presence and power in a form that is culturally relevant but untraditional without compromise. He desires to see the Body "do the works of ministry" Jesus spoke of in John 14:12 including miracles, signs, wonders & healing as part of a Kingdom lifestyle. He is fully devoted to seeing the church reformed in his generation.  

Marc is available to speak at your next conference or event. www.166factor.com

Lead Pastor

RYAN LAWSON is the Lead Pastor of NorthGate Church in Woodstock, Georgia. A second generation pastor with a rich heritage of spiritual leadership, Ryan is committed to seeing true Kingdom Christianity established and is ablaze with the power and fire of God. He believes that EVERY believer is called to heal the sick, cast out devils, raise the dead and preach the gospel and has devoted himself to seeing that become a reality @ NorthGate and in the church.

Ryan can be contacted by clicking here

Administrative Assistant

SARAH ESKEW oversees all aspects of our Administrative Office. She is also the personal secretary of Marc & Ryan Lawson. If you talk to or email someone in the church office, you are more than likely speaking to Sarah.

Sarah can be reached by clicking here

Worship Director

AMBER DAVIS has been leading worship at NorthGate since she was only 15 years old. She has a burning passion for the Manifest Presence of God and is one of the worshipers that Jesus talked about who worships "In Spirit and in Truth". Amber's sound is intense and passionate and the many original songs she has written reflect her hunger for Jesus and His Kingdom.

Amber oversees the Worship Department at NorthGate and can be contacted by clicking here

Technical Director

JASON DAVIS is a gifted musician and talented administrator. He oversees all aspects of technical teams for our worship, media and A/V departments.

Jason can be contacted by clicking here

Children's Ministry Director

KELLI DIANELLOS is a joyful and effective administrator who loves kids! Kelli oversees all aspects of our Children's Ministries (Ages 0-6) and has written our very own curriculum for our kids. Kelli has our Children's Ministry running as smooth as it has ever been. We love you Kelli!

Kelli can be reached by clicking here

Student Ministries Co-Director

STEPHANIE RYAN served as our Administrative Assistant for almost 5 years and now helps direct our Youth Ministry (Ages 3-18) leading Bible studies and serving our young ladies. She is a local school teacher and very active in our Outreach Ministries.

Stephanie can be reached by clicking here

Prayer Ministries Director

ISAAC OLAGUNJU began serving with our prayer ministry in early 2012 and the effectiveness and fruitfulness of our corporate prayer gatherings immediately took off! Isaac serves the Lord with great joy and has a tremendous gift of faith. He is a capable leader in business and a dedicated husband and father. In the name of Jesus... AMEN!!

Isaac can be reached by clicking here