6 T's for Living

Our dream is for people to grow in their faith to become a life long follower of Christ. Although we don’t believe in religious hoops you have to go through to “arrive”, there are six areas that we will emphasize to help you become all that God created you to be. For those who want to be a part of our Gateway team of partners, these are our expectations:

 

1. Teams
Life is rarely fun doing stuff alone. We are wired for relationships. Before you believe, we want you to give you an opportunity to be a part of a fellowship team. This is where authentic relationships occur and your needs can be met through accountability and care. Click here for more information how to be involved with a fellowship team of 8-14 people.

2. Transformation
Crossing over the line to have a relationship with Jesus is the most important decision you can make. We celebrate that by taking the plunge in water baptism.

3. Time
During our services, you will learn something practical from the Bible that will be like a spiritual spark plug for the rest of your week. We also believe that you are responsible for your own spiritual growth that can occur during a daily quiet time with God. For many of us, this means starting our day with personal study in the scripture, prayer, and journaling. This is crucial for a healthy relationship with God and others.

4. Talents
One of the coolest parts about being God’s child is that he has given us a unique talent. We use our gifts by volunteering and helping others. Everyone who attends Gateway Fellowship is encouraged to get plugged in by serving in a way that meshes with their passion. Try a team out for a month and see if it is the right fit for you.

5. Tithe
Giving has become an uncomfortable topic in church today, but Jesus talked a lot about it. There is a joy in giving when we are obedient to the teaching of the Bible. God blesses those who are good stewards of what he has entrusted to us by following the Bible’s pattern of giving the first ten percent, our tithe. Giving should be out of love and not pressure.

6. Training
Everyone needs a training partner. God desires to use his children to point others to Christ. We do this by investing in friendships and inviting to our weekend service. Every follower of Christ should find ways to train a young believer in their faith and encourage them to get involved with a team.