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No Perfect People Allowed

Welcome to Gateway Church, where authentic community meets transformative faith. Since 1998, we've been serving the Austin area as a community of people who are in process.

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, coming back to church after a long break, or looking to deepen your relationship with God, you belong here. Questions, doubts, skepticism – bring it all!

Our Heart & Mission

Gateway Church is about helping people explore God and become a unified community of growing, multiplying Christ followers. Everybody is welcome here, whatever your story, your questions, doubts, or struggles.

A Community For Every Stage of Life

Kids

Excellent experiences where children feel loved, learn, and have lots of fun. We've created environments where kids beg to come back next week!

Students

Vibrant community for middle and high schoolers. We walk alongside Gen Z as they meet Christ for the first time or deepen their faith.

20s & 30s

Diverse spaces for inspiration, authentic community, and service. Building deeper friendships in Austin's 20s & 30s community.

40s & 50s

We’re a network of single, dating, engaged, and married people in our 40’s-50’s and our only agenda is to connect with each other, grow in relationship with God, and have FUN!

60s+

Now is the time to build new relationships and we’re just getting started!  Join us for social events with our community of diverse 60ish+ believers and seekers.

Our Locations

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South Austin

9:15 am   & 11:15 am

 6800 West Gate Blvd #120

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Buda

9:15 am    & 11:15am

 2610 Main St, Buda, TX 78610

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Online

9:15 am & 11:15 am

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Our Journey

Gateway Church was founded in 1998 by John Burke with a vision to create a church for people who don't like church. After many years of faithful service, John has transitioned to the role of Founding Pastor, and in 2023, we welcomed Carlos Ortiz as our new Senior Pastor.

We are glad that for 25 years, Gateway Church has been a place where people find hope, healing, and a home.

John Burke

John Burke
Founding Pastor

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Carlos Ortiz
Senior Pastor

What Makes Gateway Different?

Come as you are

We mean it when we say no perfect people allowed

Questions are welcome

Doubt and curiosity are part of the journey

Real Community

Authentic relationships through life groups and networks

Practical Teaching

Biblical truths applied to real life

Service Oriented

Opportunities to serve locally and globally

Multi-Generational

Programming and community for every age

Ready to Explore?

Whether you're questioning faith or have been following Jesus for years, you'll find a safe space to ask questions and discover authentic community.