EFCA GATEWAY

Our mission 

EFCA GATEWAY Theological Institute equips pastors and leaders for ministry within the larger EFCA movement. GATEWAY offers language-specific, practical and accessible theological training for pastors, equipping them for effective ministry in their current contexts. EFCA GATEWAY is designed for leaders who have a need for theological and pastoral training, but lack the time and resources to access traditional seminary education.

Our distinctives

  • Language-specific - For many of our ethnic ministers, language is a significant barrier to licensing and ordination. GATEWAY will begin with classes in English and Spanish, adding other languages as needed.  
  • Credible - The theological training is focused on the EFCA doctrinal statement and theological mastery for ordination. The trainers will be EFCA-credentialed, seminary-trained pastors within our movement.
  • Accessible - Classes will be offered where there is a sufficient cluster of students and where there is a pastor to serve as a teacher/mentor.
  • Practical - GATEWAY will offer practical pastoral training. The curriculum will include preparation for credentialing, leadership development, family ministry, and discipleship.

There is a minimal cost for the development of the training. Students will be responsible for travel to the training site and the cost of course materials.

How can I get involved?

  • Become a student - We are looking for students who are interested in pursuing credentialing with the EFCA and participating in GATEWAY.
  • Become a trainer - We are looking for degreed EFCA-credentialed pastors who are willing to serve as trainers.
  • Become a church host - We are looking for EFCA churches to host GATEWAY courses. 
  • Become an advocate - Download a brochure to share GATEWAY with others. 

Email gateway@efca.org to learn more.

Please note:

EFCA GATEWAY is an educational center, and as such, obtaining a certificate from GATEWAY is not a license or ordination in the EFCA.  In order for a license or ordination in the EFCA to be obtained the applicant must apply to the regional EFCA District.  EFCA GATEWAY training is not recognized as an organization that can give an I-20 Student Visa status.
 
In admitting a student to EFCA GATEWAY, we will make no inquiry as to the immigration status of any student.  We welcome all students with open arms, but it is up to the student to settle their status with the immigration authorities.  A certificate from EFCA GATEWAY speaks of your training only.

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