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In almost any other organization, such a misalignment of people from extreme socioeconomic, religious, moral/ethical, professional, racial/ethnic backgrounds would be a disaster–people would divide due to differences. But the church at its best is unique. God changes the value system so that all people are valued in Christ, and even our diversities are valued because together we have the gifts, relatable backgrounds, and show off the creative diversity of the Creator to accomplish His will for humanity. There’s no other community like it.

Ethnically Diverse
May 3, 2021

Gateway is a diverse community racially/ethnically as well with over 60 nationalities represented – just in our Austin campuses alone! When we include those connected across the United States or globally, it is even more remarkable. God’s heart has always been for all people of various tribes, tongues, races, and ethnicities, and the Church has…

Gifted Community
April 26, 2021

We are all created and gifted by God. These gifts have to be discovered, developed, and put into action to make the world a better place. From those who are still struggling to determine what we want to do “when we grow up” to those who have started profitable businesses or led in influential industries,…

Religiously Diverse Backgrounds
April 18, 2021

We live in a pluralistic society. Some of us come from a Catholic, Baptist, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, New Age, or irreligious background. Some of us have tried all of those experiences or made up our own. Discover the differences and similarities between these world-views and God’s heart for all who have struggled with religion….

Preachers, Meth, and Prostitutes
April 11, 2021

God is taking our pasts and using them for His good purposes as a forgiven, “come as you are” community of people. God’s heart is for all people no matter how good or bad they’ve been. He brings us into a new family with a fresh start to grow into His image. This is why…