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: 

  • Christmas Break for Small Groups: No groups on December 22nd & 29th (Back January 5th)
  • Christmas Break for Youth Group: No Youth Group on December 25th & January 1st (Back on January 8th)
  • Bring Your Parents Night: Sunday, January 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM
  • Winter Camp 2025: February 14-17, 2025
  • ETM 2025 (At Dunes Bible Camp): June 29th-July 3rd)
  • ETV 2024: July 13-19

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


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.  Follow the link here and choose "Camp Scholarship Donation" in the drop down menu:   GIVE HERE

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


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, ETM Summer Camp, Nerf Nights, 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, Forget Finals Night, March Mania, ETV Summer Camp, Summers in the Park, Fall Retreat, and many fun small group outings.

Young Adults

Our robust Young Adults Group meets each Thursday evening at 7:00pm. Led by James and Jonalee Castruccio, our young adults are encouraged to fellowship, read the Word, play, and develop lasting and meaningful relationships. This group meets off-site, so text Jonalee at 541.400.0999 to get more information. You can also call or email the church!