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Looking For a Place To Get Involved? It doesn't matter whether you just started attending or have been around for awhile, we want you to know that you are needed. Not because we want to fill positions within the church, but because YOU are an important part of the body of Christ (we are His hands and feet!) and you have an important contribution to make. You have a God-given mission and purpose in the church and in the world, and we are committed to helping you fulfill it. We hope that one of our ministries can provide an opportunity for you to connect with others and live out your calling in a meaningful way.
Ministry Opportunities Administration Office Support: Serves various ministries within the church through general administration, word processing, desktop publishing and/or reception. Web Site: Developes and updates the Gateway Church website in order to communicate opportunities and information that promote connection. Contact: Lora Lightfoot or Ruth Klopping at 723-4283. Building/Maintenance Interior Facilities: Supports the ministry of the church by doing minor projects and repairs. Exterior Facilities: Preserves the beauty of the facility by maintaining the lawn, landscaping and sprinkler systems. Set-up/Tear-down: Helps with the preparation of rooms for special events. Special Projects: A seasonal team that focuses on special projects in and outside the church such as: spring cleaning, planting and building care. Contact Gordon Buchanan at 723-4283. Children's Ministry Promiseland: A dedicated team that focuses on helping children understand that they are precious to God during the weekend service. Creative tools like music, teaching, drama and multimedia are used to communicate Gods love to children up to the 5th grade. Sunday School: Immediately following the morning service, this team offers a deeper learning experience for children from K-5. Contact Rhonda Barrett at 723-4283. Family Ministries Marriage Enrichment: A ministry which promotes healthy marriages by offering small groups and mentoring that encourages Christ centered homes. Parenting: This ministry offers support and resources to parents through topic based training and events. Pre-marital: These individuals walk new couples through the process of preparing for marriage. Step or Blended Families: This team rallies around people who are dealing with the special challenges step-families face by offering small groups and events that encourage and support. Contact Sue Schanze at 723-4283. Healing Ministry Divorce Care: This ministry is designed to help people who are hurting because of separation or divorce. Grief Share: Focused on comforting those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, this team offers hope and healing to individuals on a weekly basis. Celebrate Recovery: A group of people who encourage others to experience God's healing from addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. Offers biblical principles and friendship. Stephen's Ministry: A ministry focused on training and organizing lay people to provide one-on-one Christian care to hurting people in and around our congregation. Contact Sue Schanze at 723-4283. Helping Ministries Library: Lydia Lozano leads a group of people who provide and maintain God centered resources in Gateway's library. Contact church office for more information. Change Makers: Lizel Mathiews leds this small group/team which exists to "Make a Change" in peoples lives by supporting various ministries in and outside the church. Special fund raising events such as: selling cookbooks, holding garage/yard sales, collecting change jars, participating in coats drives and other mission based opportunities are what this team does. Contact church office for more information. Men's Ministry Men's Breakfasts: Monthly breakfasts provide an opportunity for connection and accountability; this team serves breakfast to men so they can talk and interact. Retreats/Conferences: This team supports Men's ministry by planning and organizing various retreats and conferences. Additonal Opportunites: A number of opportunities exist for anyone who wants to be involved in things like Sporting Acitvities, Camping, and Car Clinics. Contact Andy Vanden Akker at 723-4283. Missions Ministries Connecting Team: Assists in communicating the overall vision of Connecting Ministry at Gateway. This team promotes home, regional and world mission ministries. Mission Trips: This team plans and promotes short-term missions trips. Missionary Support: A group of people who provide encouragement and care for the missionaries that Gateway supports. Church Planting: Two church plant teams have been sent out by Gateway Church to Delhi and Winton and they always welcome anyone who wants to contribute with open arms. Contact Monika Grasley at 723-4283 for more information. Contact Andy Vanden Akker at 723-4283. M.A.P. Mission And Purpose Ministry Consulting and Connecting Team: These individuals guide people through one-on-one consultations in order to help them find out how God has designed them to operate in the body of Christ and assists them in finding serving opportunites. Contact Lora Lightfoot at 723-4283. Singles Ministry Common Ground: This ministry offers a healthy place for singles of any age or life experience to connect with God and others on Sunday mornings. Special Events: Monthly events aimed at fun and friendship are planned and executed by this team. Student Ministries Jr. High The Basement: A Tuesday night program aimed at offering kids a chance to connect with others; this team provides a non-threatening place for Jr. High students to bring their friends. The Living Room: This team meets for interaction with kids in small groups on Sunday mornings; to engage them in worship, learning and discussion. Sr. High The Upper Room: A Wednesday night program aimed at offering high school students a place to hang out and get to know each other; this team provides a non-threatening place for highschoolers to bring their friends. The Living Room: This team meets for interaction with students in small groups on Sunday mornings; to engage them in worship, learning and discussion. Contact Matt Davis at 723-4283. Welcome Ministries Greeters: This team focuses on welcoming people with a warm smile and friendly greeting as they come on campus for services or events. Ushers: These individuals care for those attending Gateway services by helping them find a seat, answer questions and taking the offering. Coffee Ministry: This group provides coffee and cookies at the morning service; adding to an atmosphere that invites people to stay and get to know one another. Information Center: Information (about small groups; events, ministries) and assistance is offered by this team, who aim to be friendly and helpful to people attending Gateway. Follow-Up Team: A group of individuals who are passionate about making people feel cared for; they make phone calls, send cards and some make personal visits if needed. Contact Andy Vanden Akker at 723-4283. Women's Ministry Retreat Team: This team plans, prepares and presents the annual Gateway Women's Retreat. They oversee all the aspects of the event, including publicity, carpooling, decorations, hospitality and activities. Special Events: Conferences, seminars, and special events are organized by this team, who want to bring opportunities for growth and friendship to women of all ages. Contact Sue Schanze at 723-4283. Worship/Arts Band: Vocalists and musicians offer inspiration and encouragement through song, while leading the congregation in worship during the weekend service. Creative Arts: This team provides the church with different kinds of creative expression; visual arts, paintings, and sculpture. Drama: Actors, writers and prop assistants make up this team; working together to enhance the weekend teaching through drama. Tech Team: These individuals improve the atmosphere of the weekend service and special events by providing quality sound and lighting. Administrative Support: Organizational support is provided by this group. Contact Tim Van Zalen at 723-4283.

M.A.P.

Mission And Purpose Ministry

Do you know that God created you with a unique combination of Spiritual Gifts, Personal Style and Ministry Passion?

Before all creation God prepared some ministry opportunities for you to do.
He gave you a spiritual gift.
He gave you the power of the Holy Spirit to minister to others with that gift.
He gave you a passion for certain areas of ministry.
He fashioned you with your own personal style.
He promised his continuous activity and presence.

If you would like to know more about how God has made and equipped you for serving, please sign up for the next M.A.P. discovery class or contact us to find out how you can make an appointment with a ministry consultant.

Contact Lora Lightfoot at 723-4283 to find out more.