About

Gateway Fellowship Church

About
Our Story
Leadership
Our Beliefs
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Our church is simple. We worship together in big group gatherings on Sundays and small group gatherings throughout the week. As we continue to grow, we have started 10 other locations from San Antonio to across the world.

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.
    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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    Javier Ordoñez

    Executive Pastor of Ministries
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    Chris Gregory

    Executive Pastor of Operations
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    Hannah Brogden

    Executive Pastor Assistant

    Small Group Team

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    Josue Guia

    Small Group Associate Pastor of Discipleship
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    John Leon

    Small Group Coordinator
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    Melissa Ordoñez

    Small Group Coordinator

    Creative Team

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    Jonathan Raveneau

    Worship Pastor
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    Madelyn Flores

    Creative Arts Director
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    Cooper Wickert

    Production Manager
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    Joaquin Jones

    Social Media Coordinator
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    Bill Taylor

    Online Pastor
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    Nicole Knutson

    GFC Creative Arts Administrator 
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    Cameron Nichols

    Videographer/ Graphic Designer 

    Hospitality Team

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    Jessica Leon

    Volunteer & Connections Director
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    Lauren Carter

    Event Coordinator & Admin Assistant
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    Jessica Gregory

    Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator

    Finance Team

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    Dominique Rodriguez

    Director of Accounting
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    Nancy Martinez

    Accounting Specialist

     Safety and Risk Management

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    Randy Lamar

    Director of Safety and Risk Management

    Human Resources Team

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    Austyn Yun

    Human Resources Director

    Next-Gen Ministry Team

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    Matthew Rodriguez

    Next-Gen Pastor

    Next-Gen Student Ministry Team

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    Daniel Carson

    Youth Pastor
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    Cameron Purifoy

    Associate Youth Pastor
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    Courtney Guia

    GFC Youth Assistant
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    Aileen Bacus

    GFC Youth Assistant

    Next-Gen 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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    Lizelle Portillo

    Upper Elementary Kids Coordinator

    Next-Gen Young Adults Team

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    Antonio Danel

    Young Adults Pastor

    Next-Gen GFC College/GSM Team

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    Amanda Lethers

    GFC College Academic Coordinator
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    Melina Mallard

    GFC College Liaison

    GFC Streets Team

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    Eric Randolph

    GFC Streets Pastor
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    Heather Randolph

    GFC Streets Pastor

    Facilities Team

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    Ryan Thiem 

    Facilities Director
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    Thomas McConnell

    Facilities Supervisor
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    Greg Robinson

    Facilities Team
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    Nick De La Rosa

    Facilities Team
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    Wolf Laughlin

    Facilities Team
    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