06/18/2026
Exciting News & Transition at Gateway Pregnancy Center!
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new chapter here at Gateway Pregnancy Center! Please join us in officially welcoming Crissia Villacres as our new Executive Director!
As we step into this exciting season, we also want to honor and extend a massive thank you to Dean Gavaris for his incredible leadership. Dean isn’t going far, he will continue to bless our ministry by stepping into a vital role focused on strengthening our church connections and providing pastor support. We have spent the last year + preparing for this season.
Meet Crissia! đź‘‹
We want to share a little bit about Crissia and her heart for ministry:
A Heart for Service: Crissia brings over a decade of experience in early childhood education and ministry. She has spent years teaching in urban communities, homeschooling her children, and serving as a Children’s Ministry Director at her local church.
Deep Faith: She loves teaching the Bible to women and has a passion for building deep, meaningful relationships within her community.
Family Life: Crissia is a proud wife and mom to her three daughters (Elizabeth, Emma, and Ella) and her son (David).
Just for Fun: When she isn’t serving, you can find her enjoying cozy nights at home with her family and their Goldendoodle, hosting friends with good food and coffee, traveling, or relaxing at the beach.
Join Us in Prayer
With any big transition, we rely heavily on God's guidance and grace. We would love for our Gateway community to lift us up in prayer during this time.
Please pray for:
Crissia, as she steps into this new leadership role and guides our vision forward.
Dean, as he transitions into his new focus on church and pastoral relationships.
Our staff, volunteers, and the beautiful families we serve every single day.
Thank you for your continued support, love, and prayers. The future is bright at Gateway! đź’™
