Joining God in the renewal of all things.

Practicing the way of Jesus for the renewal of the city.

The Gateway Church is a church community located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, with a vision to practice the way of Jesus. People from all walks of life come together in a shared journey of being formed by the presence of God. Gateway believes that God’s embodied goodness brings wholeness to individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods.

We believe the integration of presence, formation, and renewal lies at the heart of Jesus’ ministry and offers a timely invitation to the church in our place and time.

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This summer, join us for 'Parables: Stories of the Kingdom of God' as we examine how Jesus employed a familiar form of Jewish teaching in an unconventional way, telling stories that did not explain the Kingdom but unveiled it. Jesus’ parables are provocations. They draw us in, catch us off guard, and leave us with a decision about who God is and how we will live in His Kingdom.

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Presence

Pursue God’s presence in a community rooted in Christ.

We are present to God.

Presence is more than a theological affirmation or doctrinal position. We desire to turn aside and encounter the personal presence of Jesus manifest through the Spirit.

We are present to one another.

The church is a social body situated around Jesus. In Him, we live, move, and cling to life. And in us, Jesus mediates his loving care as we love one another just as God loves us in Christ.

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Formation

Be transformed into who you are made to be.

Formation is a whole life process of receiving the love of God. We desire to embrace the teachings of Jesus, live out the rhythms of Jesus, and do so in the community of Jesus by the power of the Spirit of Jesus.

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Renewal

Join God in the renewal of all things.

The Church is a countercultural movement in the world for the common good and the glory of God. We are committed to receiving God's call to join him in Des Moines as active participants in our city's renewal. We do so by partnering with local organizations and non-profits, physically and financially, to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

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