The Why and Purpose of Gateway Groups…
Why Gateway Groups?
Love.
When we think about why we open our doors and gather together as family and friends, only one answer comes to mind - LOVE! Everything we do is motivated by God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. What we know from personal experiences, from history, from the stories of others and from the writings in the Bible is that LOVE transforms. That’s our why!
What is the purpose of a Gateway Group?
To connect to the heart of God.
To connect with one another and care for each other.
To discover their unique purpose and destiny.
To train, disciple and release new leaders; in-turn reproducing new Gateway Groups.
To serve the community.
What does a successful and reproducing Gateway Group look like?
Experiencing God together through worship, prayer, engaging the bible and sharing testimonies.
Being family by being honest and vulnerable, and carrying involvement in the lives of others.
Being family is also about identifying, developing and releasing leaders through training, encouragement and growth opportunities.
Sharing love everywhere by consistently planning and practicing a monthly outreach, which will add value to the community.
GATEWAY GROUPS DIRECTORY
Gateway Groups are listed by city. Click on the city to access a group in that city.
+ Bridgeport
LEADERS: Darryl & Stephanie Shine
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7
GROUP EMPHASIS: Discipleship, Christ-likeness & Community
NOTES:
- No kids
- Stairs
- Street parking
- Email for address
CONTACT:
Darryl & Stephanie Shine - dshine6579@gmail.com
+ Hamden
CO-LEADERS: Kim & Lamar Norris
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- Every other Thursday at 6:30pm
GROUP EMPHASIS: Open
NOTES:
- No kids
- No pets
- Street parking
CONTACT:
Norris - (203) 589-4107 | kdraughn2003@yahoo.com
LEADERS: Dwight & Loretta Dickerson
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- 4th Saturdays at 4pm
GROUP EMPHASIS: Marriage
NOTES:
- Contact Dwight or Loretta for required reading material & home address.
Required Reading:
- “The Man of Her Dreams, The Woman of His: Parts 1 & 2” by Joel & Kathy Davisson
CONTACT:
dandlllt@gmail.com | (203) 495-1667
+ Milford
LEADER: Julie Ellis
ASSISTANT: Carole Selmont
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- Biweekly on Saturdays from 3pm - 5pm
GROUP EMPHASIS: Women
NOTES:
- No kids
- Small dog on premises
- Driveway & street parking
CONTACT:
Ellis - 914-260-2004 | julie.ellis07@gmail.com
+ Naugatuck
CO-LEADERS: Jon & Shavonne Ely
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- Biweekly on Sundays from 3pm-5pm
GROUP EMPHASIS: Open / Young Families
NOTES:
- Kids welcome
- Street parking
CONTACT:
Shavonne - (203) 610-1184 | shavonneely@gmail.com
+ Orange
LEADERS: Darryl & Elizabeth Santaus
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
- Call or email for the next meeting date
GROUP EMPHASIS: Bible Study
NOTES:
- Kids allowed but no childcare or designated child space
- On & off street parking
- 1 step leading into the house
CONTACT:
Darryl - darryl@dresslersantaus.com | 203-907-9255
Elizabeth - thefamily_santaus@yahoo.com | 203-809-3261
+ West Haven
LEADER: Angel Sanchez
MEETING DAYS, TIMES, & LOCATION:
- Twice a month on Fridays @ 7:00pm
- Call or email for the next meeting date
- Address: Gateway Chapel - 109 Bull Hill Lane; West Haven
GROUP EMPHASIS: Young Adults
NOTES:
- Parking Lot
- No childcare but kids are welcome
CONTACT:
Melendez - (203) 934-0880 | asanchez@yourgateway.com