Adult Education

Our goal is to teach the word of God to every age level, form newborns to the oldest members of the congregation. Will seek to foster spiritual growth through Bible knowledge and life application while recognizing the uniqueness, dignity, and potential of each individual so that God’s family here can reach out to the community with the love and servant-hood of Jesus Christ.

  Jim Caples

AMEN

This ministry is especially designed for our military personnel. We are very thankful to all of the men and women who serve our country in uniform and we offer special assistance to them through this deacon lead program

  Chris Hinch

Angel Tree

  Not Active

Audio/Visual

Volunteers, under the direction of a deacon, set up, operate, and maintain all the audio-visual systems. This includes sound systems in the main auditorium and fellowship hall; the overhead, slide and film projectors; video/VCR-TV arrangements and audio-video tape recording and duplicating equipment for worship assemblies, weddings and special events.

  Ed Jurczak*

Baby /Bridal Showers

This ministry involves planning and coordinating the baby and wedding showers for Gateway members. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attended these showers which are held periodically on Sunday evenings

  Arnid Caples

Bake and Take

  Not assigned

Baptismal Assistance

  Not assigned

Bible Bookstore

  Not assigned

Bold Bible Kids

Sunday morning worship assemblies for children ages three years through third grade. Bible stories are told in a variety of creative ways. Children have an opportunity to visit different stations each week featuring experiments, cooking, crafts and much more. Bible stories will be presented through puppet skits and drama.

  Debbie Arnold

Building and Grounds

Maintains the physical appearance of the buildings and grounds. This  ministry is concerned with the janitorial, lighting and HVAC, plumbing, safety and security, and utilities. Outside it includes cleanup, mowing, and landscaping.

  Burl Wise

Bulletin Boards

  Tami Mitchell

Camp 

 Eric Petty

Coats and Blankets

 Not assigned 

Card Ministry 

Oscar Bell* 

Communications/Publications  

Publishes the weekly Gatepost, order of worship, special programs and external advertising as the needs arise.

Stacy Humphries

Congregational Meals 

This ministry helps coordinate and prepare meals for congregational functions and Wednesday evening.

 Cindy Hinsch

Counseling and Family Life 

Individual, Marital, and family counseling is available to Gateway members at no charge. Classes and seminars are also promoted by this ministry to build strong families and individuals.

 Peggy Besch/ Jim Miller

Children's Educational Program 

Children’s Educational Ministry seeks to supplement the family’s attempt to lay down a spiritual foundation that will, in God’s timing, lead a child to know, love, follow and serve Jesus Christ. 

 Debbie Arnold

Deaf 

 Not active

Escambia Christian School

Gateway has several members who are teachers, board members or administrators at ESCAMBIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. This ministry encourages a broad participation in support of this school through fund-raisers like the fish fries, the annual home tour, annual dinner/auction, ministers who lead Chapel programs, etc.

Frank Thomann

Finance  

The Finance Committee works with the treasure using their skills in finance, accounting, and management to assist the elders with budgeting, financial reporting, and controlling the receipt and disbursement of all funds.

**The Finance Committee**

            Earl Lee

            Barbara Bond

            Barbara Brooks

            George Haber

            Don Lamb

            Deanna Overson

            Ron Putnel

            Mabaik Walley

Earl lee*

Financial Counseling 

Not assigned 

 Flowers

 Not assigned

 Benevolence

 Jim Miller

 Global Christian University

We are privileged to office Global Christian University and encourage their fine work of world-wide Christian education through the internet

 Bud Myer

 Gulf Coast Get-a-way

 Not assigned

 Greeters-Inside

These brothers and sisters welcome our members and visitors to the Sunday assemblies. They help to provide a warm atmosphere and to make them feel at home. Ministry participant warmly greet those who come on Sunday morning and provide both visitors and members with worship programs as they enter the assembly. 

 Farrell Hardiman

Greeters-Outside

 Greeters-Parking lot

 Gym Activities

 Sharrod Williams

 Humanitarian Relief International

This ministry provides medicines, medical supplies, food, and, and clothing for those in need in Gorlovka, Ukraine, as well as other places. Gorlovka physicians and city officials have requested our assistance in sending humanitarian relief to their people.

 Mona Mobley

 Inner City

 Not assigned

 Involvement

 Not assigned

Jail 

 Earl Lee

 Ladies' Bible Class

Our ladies at Gateway are very active with two weekly Bible studies and one awesome annual winter retreat. In addition they are always involved in practically every aspect of family life at Gateway. 

 Mona Mobley

 Landscaping

Burl Wise

Leadership/Encourgement 

Gene Cole*(Skip)

 Legal

Since the church leadership is required to maintain a corporation status to legally hold property it is  blessed to have an attorney available for legal counsel regarding the acquisition or disposition of property.

 David Bailey

 Library

 We have an excellent library, with books, tapes, and videos for the whole family.

 Kevin Wise

 Loaves and Fishes

 Not assigned

Local Evangelism 

 Danny Dodd

 Long Range Planning

Works with a committee to identify and plan for the future new ministries. Evaluates future facility needs and develops plans for these needs.

Kyler Cole

 Mens' Bible Class

 Mens' Ministry

Tom Foster* 

 Missions Outreach

Dennis Dolfie*

Carl Thomann*

 Music

 EdHumphries

 Nursery

  Committee

 Gateway Christian PreSchool

Classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM during the school year for ages 12 months to five years. Bible centered instruction provides activities in such areas as number concepts, arts and crafts, science, and family life. Classes are limited in size in order to provide the best atmosphere for learning.

Carolyn Barnes

 Orientation

 Terry Genton

Photography 

 Stacy Humphries

Power Piont and Video Projection

 Tom Hestle

Public Relations 

Deanna Roy

 Safety and Security

Ted Roy/ David Goldsmith/ Steve Peacock

Escambia Westgate

 Bill Collins

 Share Groups

 Jim Caples

 Single Mothers

 Audra Sebastian

 Singles/College students 

This ministry targets never married single adults and divorced or single again adults. (College Age Military Professional). It promotes encouragement and fellowship and aids in development of a support network for singles.

 Ed Humphries

 Special projects

 Ron Putnal*/Jim George*

Sunday Morning Coffee 

 Sam Furr

Tape/CD Ministry 

 Don Lamb*

 Teachers' Workroom

 Van Transportation

Vehicle Maintenance 

 Nelson Murdock

 Video

Visitation 

Scott Watson*

Hospital 

 Womens'

 Kay Watson

 Widows & Widowers

 Mark & Judy Stark

 World Bible School

This ministry involves teaching the bible through a bible correspondence program. This includes coordinating and assigning students to teachers, maintaining literature, and mailing supplies in sufficient quantities for the current student load.

 David Mullins*

 Worship Assemblies Assignment and Records

 Robert Akers*

 Young at Hearts

Committee

 Young Couples

This ministry involves both young married couples without children as well those with children. It includes a Sunday School class for both groups, service projects, devotionals, fellowship, and yearly retreat.

 Bo Farley*

 Youth

 The Gateway youth program involves young people in grades 6-12 in wide range of activities and programs. Our youth participate in service projects, share groups, retreats, mission trips, devotionals, and much more. The goal of our youth ministry is to disciple our young people so that they grow to become more like Jesus.

 Lynn Johns*/Ronnie Overson*

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