Your child’s decision to follow Jesus is the most significant decision that they have ever made. In the Bible, Jesus tells anyone who follows Him to get baptized in water. Because of that, here at Gateway, we encourage everyone who has decided to follow Jesus to get baptized.

A baby dedication is a ceremony in which parents make a commitment before the Lord to raise their child according to God’s Word and God’s ways (1 Samuel 1:11, 26–28). You and your entire family will be invited on stage as the pastor prays over the baby. Our desire is to create an event that is personal and memorable. During the registration process, you’ll be asked to identify this person.

One of the core values of Gateway Fellowship is partnering with parents. We believe that God designed spiritual formation to happen primarily in the home, with the church as a support (Deuteronomy 6). We understand that being a parent isn’t easy, especially with all the external pressures around today. So it is our heart to encourage you and to put resources in your hands to help you be the best parent and spiritual leader you can be. We’ve compiled this page of articles, podcasts, and books that you may find helpful for today’s kids. The topics are arranged alphabetically by topic.