Welcome to Student Ministries

At Gateway, helping Middle School, High School, and College students take their NEXT STEP in following Jesus is a high priority. It is our desire to meet every student where they are and give them the answer and hope of Jesus. Our environments for students are designed to help students KNOW Jesus in a deeper way, GROW closer to His family, and SHOW the love of Jesus to their every day world. Please check out the following information and gain a better understanding of how we care for students.

                                                                                                        Pastor Mathias


Key Dates:

Here are a few key upcoming dates:

  • Winter Camp 2024: February 16-19, More information in December.

Want To Give To Camp Scholarships?

If you missed our Benefit Bash but still want to support our students, you can still give to help make camps accessible to all our students.  All donations go straight to students and are fully tax deductible.  GIVE HERE


Staying Connected:

The best way to stay connected to what is happening in our youth group is to join our facebook group, "Gateway Church Youth Group." Parents and students are welcome to join the group.  Also, follow us on Instagram: @gatewaychurchyg


Camp Scholarships:

We continue to make it our goal that no one misses camp because of money. At the same time, we want to invite those who can't pay for camps to contribute in another way. Read more or print off your Scholarship Application below.

Camp Scholarship Application

Middle School

Wednesday Nights, 7:00-8:30 PM

(Gateway’s Student Worship Center, SWC): A worship service for students. Live music, games & discussions, understandable Bible teaching all designed to help students connect their lives with Jesus.


Small Groups, Sundays 6:30-8:30 PM

(Gateway’s SWC): Small groups for students. Students experience a group of 4-6 students of the same gender with a trained adult leader. In our small group experience students study the Bible, discuss their lives, pray together, and team up to serve others. Small groups are the place students are known!

House Leaders: Mathias Califf and Jesse Campen


Special Events:

Throughout the year, we also offer a number of special events designed to add to a student's experience with Christ and with others here at Gateway. Events include: Winter Camp, The Not Me Conference, Summer Camp, Summers in the Park, and many fun small group outings.


High School

Wednesday Nights, 7:00-8:30 PM

(Gateway’s Student Worship Center, SWC): A worship service for students. Live music, games & discussions, understandable Bible teaching all designed to help students connect their lives with Jesus.


Small Groups, Sundays 6:30-8:30 PM

(Gateway): Small groups for students. Students will experience a house group of 20-30 students, a small group of 4-6 students of the same gender and a relationship with a trained adult leader. In our small group experience, students study the Bible, discuss their lives, pray together, and team up to serve others. Small groups are the place students are known!


Student Ministry Teams: 

Gateway offers many ways for students to get involved in using their skills and talents to minister to others. Our ministry teams each have a unique focus and varying degrees of commitment. Our biggest team is our Student Mentors who spend each Wednesday night connecting with and ministering to new students. Students can find out more about mentoring and other ministry teams on Wednesday Nights or by talking with a small group leader.


Special Events:

Throughout the year, we also offer a number of special events designed to add to a student's experience with Christ and with others here at Gateway. Events inlcude: Winter Camp, The Not Me Conference, ETV Summer Camp, Summers in the Park, Fall Retreat, and many fun small group outings.

CCL

Gateway's ministry to people ages 18-25 who are in College, just starting a Career, or maybe just in Limbo. At Gateway, our prayer is to see "20 Somethings" passionately serving God, deeply in love with and committed to God's people, and connecting across the generations. The best way to engage this group of people is to join one of our Grow Groups for CCL aged people.


Grow Groups for College Age

There are a few Grow Group options for CCL people but they are best explored through a conversation with Pastor Mathias. He would love to understand where you are at, what you're needing from a Grow Group, and point you to the best fit for you. Contact Pastor Mathias.


College Scholarship Fund

The Corrine Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund is used to assist Camas and Washougal High School graduates in attending approved Bible colleges and universities. For more information contact the Gateway office. Application window for 2023 is closed. Check back in 2024 for new application!