Join Us For Worship
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children & Life Groups for Adults
10:45 a.m. Adult Worship/Kids Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children & Life Groups for Adults
10:45 a.m. Adult Worship/Kids Worship
3:30 p.m. Spanish Worship
6:30 p.m. Evening Worship
6:30 p.m. Evening Worship
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. AWANA
7:00 p.m. AWANA
Life University
Adult Bible Studies
Welcome,
Here at Gateway, we desire to be a people passionate in our love for the Lord and for others. We are excited to worship with you today, and we sincerely hope that you will feel welcomed and at home.
-Pastor Brent Patrick
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About Us
Strategically located just outside the heart of Virginia Beach Town Center and easily accessed by I-264, Gateway is a vibrant fellowship dedicated to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. We desire to be a people passionate in our love for the Lord and for others. Whether you are new to the area or just to our church, we sincerely hope that you will feel welcomed and at home.
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What To Expect
We understand that visiting a new place can be intimidating. At Gateway, we promise a warm welcome from people the moment you enter the building. Please stop by the information center in the main foyer where we will be happy to assist you. Gateway is a church designed to encourage spiritual growth in a safe and healthy environment. We value our visitors and welcome you as an honored guest.
Our Beliefs
We believe the Bible to be the Word of God and we hold to the doctrines of the Trinity; salvation by trusting in Jesus Christ; repentance from sin; and that Christians are to live lives separate from conformities to this world.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 28:19
Ministries
Children
We know that your child is your most valuable possession. At Gateway we strive to provide your child with safe, wholesome, and exciting programs which promote character and spiritual growth.
Programs:
Sunday School | 9:30AM
AWANA| Wednesday 7PM
AWANA| Wednesday 7PM
Upward Sports, camps, activities, and more
Contact:
Paula Patrick
Women
Gateway women’s ministry, LIGHT, seeks to provide opportunities where our ladies can intentionally use their gifts and abilities to encourage, uplift, and strengthen one another. We have a variety of ways you can get involved. LIGHT changes a dark world.
Programs:
Life Groups | 9:30AM
Bible Study | Wednesday 7PM
Spring/Fall Bible Study Electives
Tuesday AM and Tuesday PM
Contact:
Paula Patrick
Men
Our men’s ministry is designed for relational discipleship to be at the core of what we do. Whether it’s on the softball field or at the breakfast table, Christ should be the link that binds us together and defines how we act and react to one another.
Programs:
Life Groups | 9:30AM
Bible Study | Wednesday 7PM
Contact: Pastor Brent Patrick
Teens
Gateway’s student ministry seeks to provide a community of fellowship for our teens that fosters growth in faith and knowledge of Christ. Regular activities include Wednesday night Bible studies, “Drop-In” get-togethers, retreats, camps, and mission trips.
Programs:
Sunday School | 9:30AM
Visitation | Wednesday 3:30PM
Bible Study | Wednesday 7PM
Camps, activities, and more
Contact: Bob Freeman
Life Groups
LifeGroups are an integral part of our adult ministry at Gateway. Whether you’re just starting college or enjoying retirement, we all need a group in which we can connect, build relationships, and grow in the Lord. Each Sunday morning our LifeGroups meet at 9:30. Come find a place to belong..
Contact: Click here for a complete list of contacts.
Bus
Since September of 1971, Gateway has seen literally thousands of children and their families come to Sunday school and church! Some of our own church and school staff came to us as a result of being saved through the bus ministry.
Contact:
Paula Patrick
Academy
Gateway Christian Academy is a private Christian school which is interested in educating the whole person. We feel that it is vitally important to train young people spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
Contact: Pam Werner
Spanish
Our purpose is to make a difference in the lives of the Hispanic people in our community by encouraging faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Hispanics are the largest minority in the United Spates with an estimated population of 46.9 million. They are estimated to grow by more than 1.7 million a year.
Contact: Erik Garcia
Sermon Archive
- Sep 16, 2018No Drama Allowed- Stop Making Excuses
- Sep 9, 2018No Drama Allowed- Stop the Family Squabbles
- Sep 2, 2018No Drama Allowed- Stop Being Distracted
- Aug 26, 2018Summer School 13- Seeing Mission Come to Life
- Aug 19, 2018Summer School 12- Common Sense part 1
- Aug 12, 2018Summer School 10
- Aug 5, 2018Summer School 08- Tabernacle Part 1
- Jul 29, 2018Summer School 07- Batting Singles and Hitting Grand Slams
- Jul 22, 2018Summer School 05- What the Bible Says About Alcohol
- Jul 15, 2018Summer School 03- Living for the Next Generation
News & Events
Tabernacle Experience Cancelled
After much thought, deliberation, and prayer, a decision has been made to cancel the Tabernacle Experience due to logistical complications caused by Hurricane Florence. The uncertainty of the storm’s path created planning and operational issues that had to be decided last week prior to the storm passing through our area.
We thank countless volunteers and so many who had planned to attend. Our purpose in the Tabernacle Experience was to point people to Jesus and His salvation, and we pray we can continue to do that without this exhibit.
Contact Us
Gateway Free Will Baptist Church
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
