About Us
Vision
We discover, develop, and distribute biblical messages and Gateway Church resources to the world.
Mission
Gateway Publishing’s purpose is to carry out the mission and vision of Gateway Church through print and digital resources to equip leaders, disciple believers, and advance God’s kingdom.
The Team

Lawrence Swicegood
Lawrence has more than 25 years of experience providing leadership and strategic direction to various organizations around the nation. Leveraging his extensive background in marketing, advertising, corporate communications, public relations, crisis management, media relations, and sales promotions, he provides a comprehensive framework for overseeing Gateway Publishing as well as the other areas he manages. Lawrence and his wife, Trish, have two adult sons and enjoy hockey games and all outdoor activities.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: Fresh Start Bible

Stacy Burnett
Stacy has 20 years of experience working in ministry and leading teams. She started out her career in the high tech industry developing sales and marketing strategies for a software development company and working with Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Mexico, and New Zealand. She has expertise in brand management, marketing, writing, editing, and digital communication. Stacy loves going on vacations with her husband Travis, spending time with friends, and doing things outdoors.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Products: Adventures in Prayer and How Do I Know?

Peyton Sepeda, MBA
Peyton is passionate about getting beautiful products into the hands of people to encourage and inspire them. She has a love for marketing, design, music, cooking, and hunting. She's married to Jacob and they have a son named Lane.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: The Joy of Being Mom

Katie Smith
Katie loves words! She enjoys sitting down with a large cup of coffee and finding just the right thing to say to express a feeling or message. Katie has worked at Gateway Church since 2014, writing and editing marketing content, articles, testimonies, and devotionals. When not working, she can usually be found reading a fictional book, singing show tunes, or going on long walks with her husband, Patrick.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: Adventures in Prayer

Chasity Walker
Chasity loves puzzles and views every project as though it is an intricate 1,000-piece jigsaw that must be solved. Her aptitude for strategy helps bring structure and order to projects, ensuring timelines are smooth and efficient. Chasity enjoys singing, playing board games with family and friends, sports, and hiking in the mountains with her husband, Chandler.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: How to Worship A King

Kylee Maresh
Kylee loves supporting the team through her experience in public relations, customer care, operations, and administration. She loves working with people and seeing her team’s visions come to life. When not at her desk, Kylee can be found traveling to the mountains, reading a book, or spending time outdoors with her friends.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: Half the Battle

Daniel Hopkins
Daniel has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing in marketing, magazine, and newsroom settings. He has a passion for
telling stories, and his work has been published in Relevant Magazine, The Village Voice, D Magazine, L.A. Weekly, and TEMPO
Journal on a variety of topics including rock and roll, faith, food, marathon running, and, believe it or not, metalworking. Daniel and
his wife, Julie, stay busy keeping up with their three young sons and goldendoodle, Jeffrey.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Product: The Blessed Life

Leila Wilson
Leila has more than 25 years of experience in graphic design, brand development, and digital marketing. She has enjoyed helping start-ups, small businesses, non-profits, and ministries identify and communicate their unique stories through digital marketing strategies and engaging content. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her in her art studio painting one of her large abstract paintings or enjoying a home-cooked creation with her husband, Sherwood.
Favorite Gateway Publishing Products: Adventures in
Prayer and Majesty