Pastor Lance grew up in Oak Grove, Louisiana. He now lives in the home that was built by his grandparents, and his grandchildren attend the school that he attended as a child.

While traveling the country during the years he worked in the pipeline industry, he has always called this small town "Home".

Pastor Lance accepted the call into ministry in 2004. He began preaching in prison ministry, baptizing many and seeing lives changed. He started evangelizing in 2012.

He has a burden for the people of West Carroll parish and the surrounding communities. His passion for Jesus, and his love for people is evident in the way he ministers inside and outside of the church.

His burden for the lost and hurting is the reason that he and his wife Angie started Gateway in January 2016.

Pastor Lance has made a commitment to God and this community. He and his family are here to stay. In his words, “we’re in it for the long haul”.