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

LEADERS: 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:

Angel - (203) 934-0880 | asanchez@yourgateway.com

LEADERS: Deidre Johnson

MEETING DAYS, TIMES, & LOCATION:

  • Summer Dates: June 5, July 3, August 7 at 7:30pm
  • Address: At Gateway Room 204 - 129 Bull Hill Lane; West Haven

GROUP EMPHASIS: Miracle Moms

This Gateway Group is parent-to-parent led and provides a space for moms of children with intellectual, developmental, physical, and mental disabilities to have emotional support through discussion and fellowship.

NOTES:

  • Parking Lot
  • No childcare but kids are welcome

CONTACT:

Deidre - (203) 934-0880 | office@yourgateway.com

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