Meet Our Team
Marty And Julie Strait
Senior Pastor/Elder
Pastor Marty and Julie Strait are the founders and Senior Pastors of Pathway Church located in Longview, TX. Pastor Marty is a graduate of LeTourneau University and has 20 years of vocational ministry experience. He is a gifted communicator who loves blending humor with truth and is passionate about seeing people reach their fullest potential. Pastor Marty and Julie love living in Longview, TX with their three kids Luke, Moriah and Briggs.
Mark Strait
Executive Pastor/Elder
Mark oversees and pastors the staff team at Pathway Church and directs the business and operational aspects of the ministry. He has a true passion for serving people and seeing them connected to their God-designed destiny. Mark and his lovely wife Alaina have two amazing kiddos, Jackson and Carah, that they consider among their greatest joys on this earth.
Paul Little
Elder
Paul and his wife, Kim, have been married since 1982 and have a daughter named Crystal and a grandson, Greyson. Paul has two pampered weiner dogs, and is close with both his dad and brother— each named Philip.
Mark Miller
Elder
Chris Chitwood
Elder
I am blessed and fortunate to be married to my wife and best friend Dana for 22 years. We have two wonderful boys Zachary and Noah. We are happy to call Longview home and Pathway our church!
James Reis
Associate Pastor
James serves as Associate Pastor of our Switch Student Ministry along with his wife Lindsey. James has an unrelenting desire to provide atmospheres where students can encounter Christ. He leads each Switch team to produce safe, engaging settings for your student to connect with God and build quality relationships.
Jessica Wilson
Associate Pastor-Children’s Ministry
Jessica oversees the children’s department at Pathway Church. She is passionate about helping kids take their next steps in Christ and grow in their relationship with Him. Jessica and her husband Paul have two beautiful kids Wyatt and Lauryn Kate.
Kollin Huddleston
Associate Pastor
Kollin serves as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Lifegroups. He is passionate about caring for the body of Christ and facilitating a safe, inviting place for people to belong to a family. He is married to Jessy Huddleston and together they have 3 awesome kids: Joshua, Elizabeth and Rory.
Maria Gallegos
Ministry Coordinator
Maria serves with a passion for people (and processes)! She has a heart to see Pathway take over the world for Jesus. Maria and her husband Nick have two grown sons and beautiful daughter-in-loves — Nicholas & Caitlin, Jonny & Kati — and an awesome daughter, Stephanie. They are also excited to become first-time grandparents in 2018.
Joshua Daniel
Operations Coordinator
Joshua oversees the Tech Arts department, works with the staff on operational needs, and serves on the Switch leadership team. He enjoys organizing and incorporating technical elements into a Pathway service and helping students grow in their walk with Jesus.
Luciana Mendes
Worship Music Director
From the very start, Luci’s journey to Pathway was completely orchestrated by God. Luci began playing backup keyboard and throughout the following months, God kept confirming her calling to this house, and preparing her heart for what was to come. Now, as Worship Music Director, she is happy to have found her home at Pathway. A native of Brazil, Luci loves steak, movies, the Beatles, videogames and volleyball, but most importantly, she loves the Lord. Her contagious passion to make Jesus known is exemplified every time she takes the platform, and she loves being a part of the Pathway family.
Ariene Allen
Ministry Assistant
Ariene plays a vital role on our administrative team. From assisting our Lifegroup, Worship and Freedom ministries, Ariene is passionate about people. She loves to see others connect to their God-given purpose and take over the world!
Lauren Hanyka
Event Coordinator
Lauren oversees and coordinates all special events from conception to production and all of the details in between! She truly enjoys collaborating with Pathway’s people and leadership on the vision and particulars of an event, and seeing it spring to life.
Kristi Roberston
Finance Director
Kristi is a CPA and has a Master’s in Public Accounting from The University of Texas in Austin. She is responsible for the financial operations of the church. Kristi is married to Ben and they have one son named Caleb and a yellow lab named Molly. Kristi’s passion is studying God’s Word with other women and seeing the next generation grow in their love and knowledge of God.
Holly Luther
Ministry Assistant
Holly serves as a ministry assistant for the Pathway Women and Pathway Kids ministries. She loves to see others step into freedom by learning their true identity in Jesus Christ. Holly and her husband Joey have 4 children, Kendall, Warren, Rosie, and Jasper. In her free time she loves to get creative and work on projects with her husband.
Cassidy Daniel
Communications Assistant
Cassidy serves on staff as a Communications Assistant. She loves the intricacy of working in and out of each department, and seeing the final picture come to life. While still pursuing her bachelor’s degree, Cassidy also serves on the Switch leadership team and is passionate about seeing every student grow from lost to leader. She has grown up in the Pathway family, and loves playing a part in helping people be connected to purpose.