value #1
the word of god
We value the Holy scripture as the inerrant Word of God, that is absolute and supreme in all authority, and is proven profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in all righteousness; adequately equipping all believers for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 // Psalm 119:161-162, Psalm 138:2, 2 Peter 1:19-21
2 Timothy 3:16-17 // Psalm 119:161-162, Psalm 138:2, 2 Peter 1:19-21
Value #2
Worship
We value worship as the ultimate expression of holiness; communicating, in essence, the heart of passion in sincere pursuit of God, shedding off the idols of this life to join the Heart of God in spirity and truth.
John 4:23-24 // Romans 12:1 // 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 // Luke 4:8
John 4:23-24 // Romans 12:1 // 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 // Luke 4:8
value # 3
prayer
We value prayer as the personal and corporate invasion of heaven; accessing the power and authority of faith by applying in confession and receiving our trust and dependency on the Father through Christ the Son.
James 5:16 // Psalm 55:17 // Matthew 17;21 // Matthew 21:22 // 1 Thessalonians 5:17 // Matthew 18:18
James 5:16 // Psalm 55:17 // Matthew 17;21 // Matthew 21:22 // 1 Thessalonians 5:17 // Matthew 18:18
value #4
tithes/offerings
We value tithes and offerings as our willful compliance to the will of God and evidence of His generous nature in the cheerful and liberal giving of our resources as a principle of divine prosperity; spiritually, physically, and financially.
Malachi 3:10-12 // 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 // Leviticus 27:30-32 // Deuteronomy 14:22 // Luke 6:38
Malachi 3:10-12 // 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 // Leviticus 27:30-32 // Deuteronomy 14:22 // Luke 6:38
value #5
discipleship
We value discipleship as the means by which we are developed as devoted students to the Holy Spirit of Christ in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of truth, righteousness, and holiness; qualifying us to be partakers of His glory, power, and life.
John 8:31-32 // Luke 14:27 // John 13:35 // John 16:13-15 // Matthew 28:19
John 8:31-32 // Luke 14:27 // John 13:35 // John 16:13-15 // Matthew 28:19
We value fellowship as the means of relating to the Father and the Son and one another in purpose, life, and love.
1 John 1:3 // 1 John 1:7 // Acts 2:42-47
1 John 1:3 // 1 John 1:7 // Acts 2:42-47
we believe about...
god has a specific mission for gateway city church
God gives each local church its own specific part to play in His eternal purpose. We are to be faithful to obey God’s calling and prophetic emphasis to us. As the Lord directs us by His Holy Spirit, we are to discern His strategy and obey His voice.
the gateway city church purpose statement
To reach, teach and release people of every race, age and background through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism.
the gateway city church mission statement
To reach people of every nation, age, gender, and background; to teach people to be ministers, champions, and leaders; to release people to reach, teach and lead others through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and evangelism.
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