We are part of a movement called “The Christian and Missionary Alliance” . This is not strictly a denomination, but rather a movement of Great Commission Christians. The C&MA (as it is referred to) has been in existence for 120 years, so we are no newcomers to Christian ministry. If you would like to look at the denomination’s doctrinal statement, it can be found at: www.cmalliance.org/ We are also a member of the National Association of Evangelicals with other groups such as the Assemblies of God, Evangelical Free, Southern Baptist and Calvary Chapel. We believe the Bible is the indisputable Word of God and that through Jesus anyone can receive forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life. You can also look at some of the Northern California activities of the denomination at: www.cpdistrict.org
Gateway began as a home group in September of 1999. Mike and Suzanne Marczak, recent graduates of Simpson College began this group in their home. Mike was the assistant pastor of the church, but left to found a new church: Gateway Fellowship of West Roseville, now called “The Pointe”. In December of 1999, Mike and Kathy Phillips moved from Montana to take the position of the first Lead Pastor of the church. We met in a home from February until April 16th. Growing out of the home, we met in a renovated office building at 1513 Sports Drive in Sacramento. (Map it!). Now we are meeting in our 15,000 square foot facility also on Sports Drive at 1515 Sports Dr. Currently we have about 400 attendees in both our English and Spanish services. We are excited about the many new friends that are attending every Sunday.
We encourage everyone who attends Gateway to consider joining one of our home groups called Networks. It is in these basic Christian communities that we can experience the opportunity to get to know and support one another and make friends. We also find that people who attend cell groups tend to grow faster in their relationship with God. Our goal is to create Networks that fit every type of individual and family, so please contact Pastor Larry Yurk at (916) 607-7894 so we can help you get started with our Networks Ministry.
Yes, we highly value kids! We have fun and educational Sunday School-like programs during the morning worship services. Service starts at 10 am. The older children join us for worship and during the sermon they go to their classrooms for Children’s church.
Yes there is. We expect you to be honest and real. If you are excited about God and want to sing, and clap, and even shout your praises to God, feel free to do so. We invite you to be genuine and sensitive to others around you. You may desire to raise your hands, or even to kneel, but we do not have a standard way that we worship at Gateway. We are open to any and all expressions of worship. Our worship team members are very capable and godly musicians, but it is the Holy Spirit who leads us in worship of God. You can read more about our Worship ministry on this page.
