There’s Room
For You.

IMITATE-INVEST-INFLUENCE are the guiding principles in our Women’s Ministry at Gateway.

Flourishing Together

At Gateway Women, we believe God designed us to grow through connection—with Him and with one another. Whether you're a young mom seeking community, a woman walking through a hard season, or someone who’s been faithfully following Jesus for decades, there’s a place for you here. We are a multigenerational sisterhood walking side by side—laughing, learning, praying, and growing together. From Bible studies to coffee conversations, every gathering is an opportunity to deepen your faith and invest in the lives of others. Because the journey isn’t meant to be walked alone—and the wisdom you’ve gained may be the exact encouragement someone else needs today.

“When the Holy Spirit in one woman recognizes and responds to the Holy Spirit in another woman, safe places become sacred spaces.”

— Sophie Hudson

Imitate Christ

Paul says in Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me as I imitate Christ.” Our desire as Christians should be to pursue our relationship with Christ in such a manner that we strive to imitate Him. If I’m honest the thought of someone imitating me is a bit scary and the weight of that responsibility is heavier when I try to do things in my own strength and abilities, but when I seek God first and imitate Him, that weight is lifted. When I imitate Christ, I can have peace and confidence when others imitate me. Who are you imitating?

Invest in Others

If we are not careful days, weeks, months and even years can fly by without us ever taking the time to invest in someone else's life. We’re all busy and it takes time and patience for relationships to grow. It also takes intentionality for the quality of those relationships to develop into what God truly desires for them to be. Yes relationships can be challenging, and they most definitely take time, but the joy and blessings that come from them are irreplaceable. Who are you investing in?

Influence Spiritually

If I’m imitating Christ, and I’m investing in the lives of others, then spiritual influence will be a natural result. A simple definition of spiritual influence is “someone moving one step closer to Christ as a result of our connection.” Relationships are what make life rich. Spiritually influential relationships make life eternal! Who is closer to Christ because of your influence?

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What? You, too? I thought I was the only one.”

— C.S. Lewis

Maribeth Dodd
Women’s Ministry Leader