I have wrestled with the question of how do we fulfill the vision of Gateway Church which is connecting people to Jesus Christ and one another? So, I went to the Book with all the answers where Peter preached the Gospel and the church was born.


The first church was a mega church with three thousand. Now remember ladies and children were not recorded back then. So, that number could have been up to six-thousand on the low end. The next question is: How were they connected with one another and support such a large group? The Bible tells us in Acts 2:42-47:

The Fellowship of the Believers



The answer is they were committed and intentional about connecting on a regular basis. They met in their homes and the temple courts. They did it with life groups. Not only did they grow in their faith, but the church grew in number daily, as well. This is why life groups are vital to Gateway. If you don’t feel connected, please join a life group. If you’re in a life group and still feel this way, come talk to me I would love to help.