Renewal Partners

At The Gateway Church we desire to be a church marked by the radical love and generosity of Jesus. We believe we are called to love our poor and marginalized neighbors, and to seek renewal for our city until there is no needy person among us. The following qualities are what The Gateway Church looks for in a Mission Partner:

  • Christ-focused Gospel-sharing

  • Sustainability

  • Justice-minded

  • Relationship-building between The Gateway Church and the organization

Get Involved:

 

  • The Gateway Church is dedicated to joining God in the renewal of all things. One way we do this is by dedicating a portion of all general tithes and offerings received to Missions, Outreach, and Church Multiplication. You can give online or by texting a dollar amount to 84321 (you will receive a link for a 1-time set-up, after which you can text a dollar amount any time).

  • The local organizations we partner with are always looking for volunteers! You can learn more by visiting their websites (referenced at the bottom of each section) or by connecting with a Missional Community. If you're passionate about developing the relationships between Gateway and our missions partners, email us to learn more about future opportunities.

  • With our Global Missions Partners, there are a lot of ways for individuals and families to be a part of their work. Freedom Partners or Prayer Partners for IJM.

 

  • Joppa

    A local non-profit in Des Moines on a mission to create communities of unconditional love, support and hope for the homeless as we work together to prevent and ultimately end homelessness.

    Rather than relying on government funding or creating redundant services, Joppa collaborates with other agencies, helps people access resources, and develops unique programs that fill gaps and meet unmet needs in outreach, housing and education.

    Join The Gateway Church every 3rd Sunday of the month to serve the local homeless and spread the love of Christ.

    joppa.org

  • Rise Up Tutoring

    Rise Up is a local program established through Table Church looking for additional volunteers. Currently, they are providing math and reading tutoring for 2nd & 3rd graders on Tuesdays from 3-5pm at the Table Church Ministry Center (855 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314).

    Not only is this a great opportunity for us to cultivate an ongoing relationship with Edmunds Elementary and our community, it is also a beautiful way for various churches in Des Moines to serve together.

    riseupdsm.org

  • International Justice Mission

    International Justice Mission (IJM is a global organization with a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere.

    Rescue Slaves: they find children and adults who are victims of violence, forced labor, or sex trafficking. IJM then supports local police in rescue operations and helps meet the victims’ urgent needs, like safe housing, food, medical care, counseling, and education.

    They work with police to investigate, arrest and charge slave owners with crimes. They work to make sure laws against slavery are enforced, making it legally and financially impossible for slave owners to stay in business.

    Be a Freedom Partner for $24/month

    ijm.org