Nirup Alphonse

Nirup Alphonse is the founder and lead pastor of LIFEGATE Church, a vibrant multiethnic community in Denver, Colorado. Born in Singapore to missionary parents and raised in India, he spent his adolescence at an international boarding school, an

experience that shaped his global worldview and deep passion for ministry. After completing his early education in India, Nirup

moved to Chicago, where he finished high school and later earned his degree from Trinity International University.

Nirup and his wife Hannah planted LIFEGATE Church in Denver in 2015. Under his leadership, LIFEGATE has experienced remarkable growth and has become one of the fastest‑growing churches in the Denver metro area. His heart for people and commitment to building a diverse, Jesus‑ centered community have guided the church’s mission and impact.

In addition to pastoring, Nirup has had the privilege of ministering to a global audience, speaking at conferences, college

campuses, business gatherings, and churches around the world. Beyond ministry, Nirup is an avid reader, loves tennis, and

has a deep love for travel, history, cultural anthropology, theology, and all things Chicago. He and Hannah have been married

for over nineteen years and are the proud parents of four ­ sons—Jai, Elijah, Kai, and Levi— and one daughter, Shiloh, in heaven.