10 Ways to Be An Exceptional Parent
Recently I (Robert) read an awesome article on parenting by Doug and Cathy Fields which I believe every parent should read. So I have reprinted it below:
Homelessness-Common Misconceptions
What are some common misconceptions about homelessness?
Spiritual Milestone: First Bible
Every Sunday Karen and I would take our children to church where they would learn about God and His Word. During the week our family schedule was so busy and hectic that spending any time focused on God got left in the dust. We were like many Christ-following families that knew the importance of...
7 Reasons why Serving in the Church Nursery is Important
Too often serving in the church nursery can seem like a thankless job. One of the key tasks for children’s ministry leaders is to help volunteers understand their importance. With that in mind, I offer these following 7 reasons why serving in the church nursery is important.
God Has a Sense of Humor
God is funny. God the Almighty, Eternal, and All-Powerful has a great sense of humor.
Teaching Our Children about Tithes and Offerings
We recognize that everything we have came from God. The Bible teaches us that we can give God our best by giving Him our Tithe – one tenth of the money we earn or receive- with a cheerful attitude (2 Corinthians 9:7). God also asked us to give beyond our tithe, which we call an “offering”, to...
Gateway Family Sundays - Parent Tips
Gateway Family Sundays Parent Tips First, set realistic expectations: Your 5-year-old will likely not be still or silent for the entire service and the people sitting around you don’t expect it either! Children are more than welcome in church. Second, talk about the service in...
Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage
Statement from Gateway Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage
Questions & Apologetics Sermon Series - Additional Resources
It's important that we know why we believe what we believe. Here are some resources that I referenced during our Q & A Sermon Series that may provide you with some answers to questions you get or questions you have about the Christian faith!
Ministering to the Homeless in Clear Lake
The Mercy Tree is a ministry born out of Gateway Community Church that serves meals and God’s Word homeless men, women and children living in the Clear Lake area every day. We serve lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner on Sunday.