09/18/2025 GMDMA GUEST SPEAKERS
REID HETTICH, Candidate for Aurora City Council, Ward 1
CANDIDATE FOR AURORA CITY COUNCIL, WARD 1
Has served as a Pastor in the City of Aurora for over 40 years and has many long standing relationships with members of the Ministerial Alliance.
JERRY DiTULLIO, Candidate for Colorado State Treasurer
PASTOR MICHAEL GATEWOOD, GMDMA Economic Development - VA
He hails from Flint, Michigan a very rough City where he was in the streets and was delivered from drugs and alcohol.
However, overcoming the most difficult times of his life after receiving Jesus as his personal Savior, he became a Outreach Minister (10 years) He has Traveled from Las Vegas to other Parts of the Country Under Pastor Durant Simpson to help those in the streets to recover from drug addiction.
Pastor Gatewood Graduated Celebrate Recovery under Pastor Rick Warren Of Saddleback Church in California.
He was appointed as Celebrate Recovery leader at Heritage Christian Center Aurora, Colorado under Bishop Dennis Leonard.
Pastor Michael Gatewood was ordained into Pastoral underneath The Five-Fold Ministry Christian Center With Pastor Herbert & Juanita Crump( His Mother) currently Senior Pastors of the Church for over 20 years in two locations.
From the prayers of his mother and home Church Michael was Ordained through Bishop Dennis Leonard The New Heritage Christian Center as Pastor over The Prayer Ministry Department, Truly, God has this man on serious assignments to help others and encourage them, but most of all to know that God is REAL and ALIVE today and with Him we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
While on these specific assignments through Jesus. Michael was also been ordained by Bishop Mark Filkey Of the West Coast World Outreach Church. Pastor Gatewood is currently serving under The Dynamic Pastor Marlon Saunders Senior Pastor Of Heritage Christian Center , Presiding Bishop Paul S. Morton. This Man of God has definitely been an example for many others proclaiming that God is real and he can do anything through prayer.
In conclusion, this powerful Prayer Warrior has humbly help hundreds of men and women overcome struggles and demons within themselves. This man truly knows that Prayer changes things...
Pastor Donell Greene
Praise & Worship Leader
The House of Hope Atlanta
Dr. E. Dewy Smith Jr.
DR. E CHRIS HILL, Vice President of of Economic Development
For more than 20 years, Dr. Hill has been a trusted leadership advisor to the world’s most powerful and visionary leaders—including kings, presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, corporate boards, and influential business owners. His reach spans over 200 nations, making him one of the most globally experienced executive coaches in the field. With a rare ability to navigate diverse business cultures and leadership styles, he brings unmatched value to organizations seeking clarity, alignment, and elevated performance at the highest levels.
From guiding C-suite executives through major transitions to advising corporate boards on leadership strategy, succession, and governance, Dr. Hill delivers transformational results that impact both people and profit. His coaching framework is rooted in strategic thinking, behavioral mastery, and executive presence—empowering leaders to lead with confidence, authenticity, and global awareness.
Dr. Hill has worked across every industry sector, with businesses ranging from multinational corporations to fast-growing enterprises. His deep experience with founders and business owners brings an entrepreneurial edge to his coaching, helping companies scale while staying true to their mission and values. If your company is investing in leadership development at the highest level, Dr. E. Christopher Hill offers the global insight, elite credibility, and strategic partnership that today’s complex business landscape demands.
Pastor Dr. Arthur Porter, New Nation Church
Pastor Porter to speak on the execution of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield by Aurora Police.