About

Gateway Fellowship Church

Our Story


2007

GFC started as a small group in a Helotes rental home of the Van Pays. On Labor Day weekend they stretched butcher paper across their living room wall and wrote down names of neighbors and new friends in the community to remember to pray for them.

2008

The grand opening service happened at Bob Beard Elementary School and then remained portable for six more years at the Silverado Movie Theater. They grew close as a church family as they prioritized small group gatherings in homes.

2014

After several prayer walks along an 11 acre piece of property on 1604 in NW San Antonio, the Lord supernaturally blessed GFC through the generosity of Hobby Lobby with the land. Now that GFC had a permanent home, there was continual growth resulting in five weekend worship services, phase 2 church building extension, and a pavilion.

2015

Present. The vision grew to become one church in multiple locations. Gateway School of Ministry was born to train church planting teams. There are currently 10 GFC churches gathering around San Antonio and the hill country area. The 100X vision is to start a movement of 100 churches internationally that start more spirit filled, disciple making churches.
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Our Mission

Helping Friends Become Devoted Followers of Jesus.

Our Vision

Finish the Race

To finish our race by growing into spiritual maturity as a devoted follower of Jesus. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross. – Hebrews 12:1-2

Our Mission

Find your purpose. Build Community. Transform Lives.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live an abundant life. We believe that every single person has a purpose and can walk in freedom and confidence in Christ. We are passionate about being a people who have a strong relationship with God that impacts the lives of those around us.

Encounter

Lives are changed in the presence of God

Spiritual Growth

We will pursue becoming more and more like Jesus

Generosity

We truly believe it is more blessed to give than to receive

God's House

We will invest our lives to build the church

Community

We find strength and purpose through relationships

Fun

We believe life is a journey to be enjoyed

Excellence

We seek to honor God and inspire others in everything we do

Family/Legacy

We will live for generational impact

God is Good

We believe God is always good in every season, situation and circumstance

Our City

We love our city and take responsibility for it

Our World

We will make a difference globally
Leadership

Executive Pastors

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John Van Pay

Lead Pastor
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Chris Reynolds

Executive Pastor of Ministries
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Hannah Brogden

Assistant Executive Pastor 
Leadership

Creative Team

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Jonathan Raveneau

Worship Pastor
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Axel Dieppa

Creative Director
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Elijah Chavez

Graphic Designer & Videographer
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Bryce Van Pay

Social Media Coordinator
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Bill Taylor

Online Pastor
Leadership

Facilities Team

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Ryan Thiem 

Facilities Director
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Greg Robinson

Facilities Team
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Nick De La Rosa

Facilities Team
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Louis Salinas

Facilities Team
Leadership

Finance Team

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Chris Gregory

Pastor of Operations
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Dominique Rodriguez

Director of Accounting
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Nancy Martinez

Accounting Specialist
Leadership

Hospitality Team

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Jessica Leon

Volunteer & Connection Director
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Lauren Carter

Event & Connection Coordinator
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Jessica Gregory

Volunteer & Connection Coordinator
Leadership

Human Resources Team

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Austyn Yun

Human Resources Director
Leadership

Kids Ministry Team

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Katie Wynne

Kids  Director
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Shelley Carson

Early Childhood Coordinator
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Meagan Galvan

Lower Elementary Coordinator
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Vanessa Calderon

Preschool Coordinator
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Louis Salinas

Upper Elementary Coordinator
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Logan Haywood

Adventure Kids Admin
Leadership

Small Group Team

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Javier Ordoñez

Small Group Pastor
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Antonio Danel

Small Group Coordinator
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Melissa Ordoñez

Small Group Coordinator
Leadership

Student Ministry Team

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Chris Reynolds

Student Ministries Director
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Matthew Rodriguez

High School Pastor
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Daniel Carson

Middle School Pastor
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Amanda Lethers

Student Coordinator
Leadership

Young Adults Team

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Antonio Danel

Young Adults Pastor
Our Beliefs

Statement of Faith

As we live our lives following these core values and investing into the Kingdom of God, we believe God will build the local church to have an impact and make a difference.

BELIEFS

VALUES