2026 Senior Sendoff

Whether a student in our ministry has been with us since their days in the nursery or we only got to know them for a few years, it has been an honor and a privilege to play a role in seeing them grow within Gateway Church’s mission to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ. As we get ready to send off our latest class of graduates, we are encouraged by the many ways we have seen them grow as disciples of Christ and we will be continuing to pray for them on this next stage of life to always keep their eyes fixed on Christ alone! Please take time to pray for each of these graduates. If you know them personally, be looking for ways to encourage and challenge them in their faith in the years to come. 

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We present to you our graduating students of 2026!

Emily Bishop
Van Buren High School
Favorite Memory: Testimonies at the Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? “I can answer these questions, but I would rather hear your thoughts."
What are your plans after graduation? Ohio University; majoring in business and pre-law

Alex Boecker
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: The Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? How important community is and that I am not alone.
What are your plans after graduation? Bowling Green State University; majoring in early childhood education

Jaycob Bosse
Findlay High School
Favorite Memory: Going to the Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Just their great advice over the years.
What are your plans after graduation? Ohio Northern University; majoring in aerospace engineering and theoretical mathematics

Hudson Day
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Playing basketball with the boys at the Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Your actions and decisions should reflect your faith.
What are your plans after graduation? Purdue University; majoring in integrated business and engineering

Calista Hamilton
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Journey 2025
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? If we have the Word in us, we will be able to point it out to others.
What are your plans after graduation? Ohio University; majoring in Nursing

Jackson Hochstettler
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Shenanigans at the Journey with old man Brady Jolliff
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Jared always staying calm and giving great advice.
What are your plans after graduation? The Ohio State University; majoring in business

Maddie Koehler
Arcadia High School
Favorite Memory: Journey 2025
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? How much my leaders regularly checked in with me and prayed for me.
What are your plans after graduation? Bowling Green State University; majoring in nursing

Aiden Lee
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Getting lost in the Suter’s Corn maze in 6th grade
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Don't be two faced, let what you preach be how you act all the time.
What are your plans after graduation? Bowling Green State University; majoring in pre-physical therapy exercise science, also running cross country and track

Ethan Peterson
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Anything related to Adam
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Anything Jared says is great wisdom.
What are your plans after graduation? Entering the work force

Bailey Sawmiller
Homeschool
Favorite Memory: All the many Journeys rolled up into one
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? How to be a leader and pursue friendships with other believers.
What are your plans after graduation? Interning at Gateway Church, pursuing graphic design

Camille St. Amour
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Midnight worship at the Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? They remind us regularly of God's love for us and that they love us too.
What are your plans after graduation? University of Toledo; majoring in early childhood education

Andrew Tomlinson
Liberty Benton High School
Favorite Memory: Night time putt putt at the Journey
What wisdom have you gained from your small group leader(s)? Let God open the doors.
What are your plans after graduation? The Ohio State University; majoring in mechanical engineering