Gateway Christian Fellowship

What Gateway Christian Fellowship does

Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church headquartered at 405 S. 7th St. in Shelton, Washington, serving the Shelton and Mason County community. The organization operates Sunday worship services at 9am and 10:45am, with children's programming during the second service, and supplements in-person gatherings with a YouTube livestream channel. Its service portfolio spans the full demographic lifecycle: Gateway Kids (nursery through 5th grade), CityLight Youth Group (grades 6-12, meeting Wednesdays), Young Adults ministry (ages 18-29), JOY Group for seniors (50+), Celebrate Recovery (a Christ-centered 12-step program), LIFE Groups (small-group fellowship), and a Foundations discipleship curriculum. The church is led by Lead Pastors Adam and Gloria Brennan, who transitioned into full-time vocational ministry in 2015, supported by a 44-person staff spanning pastoral, educational, and custodial roles.

The church operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Gateway Christian Childcare Center (GCCC), which has provided Christ-centered early childhood education for children ages 12 months through school age since 1995 and represents a distinct tuition-based revenue stream. Technology infrastructure is built on commodity SaaS tools — SnapPages for the website, Subsplash for online giving, YouTube for livestream — with no proprietary technology, public API, or developer integrations. The organization maintains a dedicated Building Expansion initiative, signaling planned capacity growth at the Shelton campus.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members (collected both in-person and via Subsplash digital giving), supplemented by childcare tuition from GCCC and event fees such as the $285 Youth Summer Camp. There is no evidence of external funding, grants, or institutional donors. Marketing and community acquisition occur through a community-led go-to-market approach combining Sunday services, small-group ministry, age-specific programming, online streaming, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and recurring community events (Men's Breakfasts, Fall Fest, Mariners outings, baptisms).

Name

Gateway Christian Fellowship

Legal name

Gateway Christian Fellowship

Website

https://gatewaycf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in Shelton, Washington, offering Sunday worship, age-segregated ministries from nursery through seniors, Celebrate Recovery, and a wholly-owned childcare center serving the Mason County community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Place of Worship

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship and ministry programs
• Childcare center services
• Christian education ministries
• Faith-based community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church generates revenue primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, processed through Subsplash online giving platform and in-person contributions during services.
2. Childcare Center Fees: Gateway Christian Childcare Center (GCCC), operated since 1995, provides childcare services for children ages 12 months to school age, generating revenue through tuition fees for Christ-centered childcare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church that delivers weekly Sunday worship services (in-person at 9am and 10:45am and online via YouTube livestream), age-specific ministries for children, youth, young adults, and seniors, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program (Celebrate Recovery), small group fellowship through LIFE Groups, and a discipleship curriculum (Foundations Class). It also operates the Gateway Christian Childcare Center (GCCC), which has provided Christ-centered childcare for children ages 12 months through school age since 1995.

Product overview

Gateway Christian Fellowship offers a comprehensive suite of church programs and ministries. The core offering consists of in-person Sunday worship services at 9am and 10:45am, supplemented by online livestream services via YouTube. The church operates age-specific ministry programs including Gateway Kids (nursery through 5th grade with Bible-based curriculum), CityLight Youth Group (middle and high school meeting Wednesdays), Young Adults Ministry (ages 18-29), and JOY Group for seniors (50+). Specialized ministries include Celebrate Recovery (12-step Christ-centered recovery program) and a childcare center operating since 1995. Community engagement occurs through LIFE Groups meeting throughout the week, Foundations Class for new members, and various sign-up programs including baptism, child dedication, and missions. Digital offerings include audio/video message libraries, devotional resources with Bible reading plans, and online giving via Subsplash. The church also maintains Leadership Resources for ministry training and Youth Summer Camp as an annual event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CityLight Youth: Youth ministry program for middle school and high school students meeting on Wednesday evenings
• Gateway Christian Childcare Center (GCCC)
• Gateway Café
• LIFE Groups
• JOY Group

Products and services

• In-Person Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 9am and 10:45am at the Shelton campus, featuring engaging worship and Bible-based messages. Kids classes are available during the 10:45am service. No dress code. Open to all comers.
• Online Services (Livestream) Live streaming of Sunday morning services via YouTube, available for those unable to attend in person. Live stream begins every Sunday at 10:45am and includes worship and biblical messages. Archived video and audio messages are available on demand.
• Gateway Kids Children's ministry offering nursery for newborns through age 2, preschool/Kindergarten classes for ages 3-5, and interactive classes for grades 1st-5th. Uses Bible-based curriculum with memory verses, crafts, games, worship music, and prayer. Includes secure check-in process. Operates during the 10:45am Sunday service.
• CityLight Youth Group Youth group for Middle School and High School students (6th-12th grades) meeting Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Offers Bible-based teaching, worship, games, and connection opportunities. Maintains Facebook and Instagram presence.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for ages 18-29 meeting on 4th Sundays after the 2nd service at various locations. Focuses on connection, growth, and intentional relationships through shared meals and life together.
• JOY Group (50+) Senior ministry for adults ages 50+, meeting monthly on the 2nd Sunday. Focuses on fellowship, mentoring, serving the church, and glorifying God through prayer and ministry.
• Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for those struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction. Meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm with a $4 meal served at 5:30pm. Led by Tom & Janine Anderson.
• Gateway Christian Childcare Center (GCCC) Childcare center operating since 1995, serving children ages 12 months through school age. Provides wholesome, Christ-centered classes with trained, background-checked teachers. Tuition-based service.
• LIFE Groups Small groups for community connection and spiritual growth, meeting various days throughout the week including Sunday Crafternoons, Men's Group, Women's Group, Celebrate Recovery, Christian Mamas Connect, and more.
• Foundations Class Discipleship program with five parts: Knowing God, A New Culture, A Pattern for Life, Created to Flourish, and Comfort and Power. Includes downloadable worksheets.
• Youth Summer Camp Annual youth summer camp experience for students in grades 6th-12th, with a cost of $285. Registration deadline is June 28th with final payment due July 19th.
• Devotions & Bible Reading Plans Provides Bible reading plans including The Bible Recap (1 Year), The Journey (2 Year Reading Plan), and Discipleship Journal 1-Year Bible Plan with printable guides and links to external resources.
• Audio & Video Messages Library of Sunday sermon recordings available as video and audio, organized by series and speaker. Recent series include 'Living Stones' and 'Glad All Our Days'.
• Missions Ministry Outreach and missions programs connecting the church with local and global community needs.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Church: Large non-denominational multi-site church based in Southlake, TX with a similar name and identity. Comparable as a non-denominational Christian church operating across multiple age-segmented ministries, though at significantly larger scale.
• Elevation Church: Non-denominational multi-site church led by Steven Furtick. Comparable as a non-denominational church with contemporary worship, youth and children's ministries, and online streaming presence.
• Church of the Highlands: Non-denominational multi-site church in Alabama. Comparable as a non-denominational church with cross-generational ministries, small groups, and digital streaming infrastructure.
• North Point Community Church: Non-denominational church founded by Andy Stanley in the Atlanta area. Comparable as a non-denominational church with multi-generational ministries and small-group-driven community formation.
• Saddleback Church: Non-denominational church with age-segmented ministries including Celebrate Recovery (the same program Gateway operates). Comparable as both a non-denominational church and as a host of Celebrate Recovery, the specific 12-step program Gateway runs.
• Bayside Church: Non-denominational multi-site church based in Sacramento, CA. Comparable as a non-denominational church with multiple campuses, age-specific ministries, and small group programs.
• Life.Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in the U.S., known for its digital-first strategy and the YouVersion Bible app. Comparable as a non-denominational church with strong online streaming and digital engagement, though at dramatically greater scale.
• Crossroads Church: Non-denominational multi-site church in Ohio. Comparable as a non-denominational church with cross-generational ministries, online streaming, and small group-based community engagement.
• Flatirons Community Church: Non-denominational church in Colorado with multiple campuses. Comparable as a non-denominational church operating age-segmented ministries (kids, students, adults) and small group networks.

Direct peers

• Real Life Ministries: Non-denominational church in the Pacific Northwest serving a similar regional community. Comparable as a non-denominational church with similar demographic programming, small group ministry, and community-focused GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCStrNckPW_ziJ_LMKarV3rg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityLightYouthGCF
• Instagraminstagram.com/citylight_youth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gatewaycf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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