California Partners
Gateway Seminary is a national entity owned by the Southern Baptist Convention. Yet, because of our primary location since our founding almost 80 years ago, we are closely connected to state partners in California. Those partnerships are a profound asset as we work together to support each other and fulfill both our respective missions and […]
A Guide to Food in the Inland Empire
For those visiting Gateway Seminary for one of our various events, the Inland Empire offers amazing SoCal flavors and culture that we would like to share with you! We’ve listed our top recommendations of restaurants in the Inland Empire, all within a 15 minute drive of the Ontario campus. We hope this gives you a […]
A Guide to Food in Southern California
Food and culture are inextricably linked. You can learn much about another’s culture by partaking and enjoying its unique delicacies – a simple bite of an unknown dish can transport you into a world that is not your own. Southern California and its urban centers represent a global population set in pockets of unique cultural […]
Mission Trip Training
Suppose your church were planning a trip to Cambodia and developed a training program for the participants. Besides gospel-sharing skills, what cross-cultural training would you include and expect participants to put into practice on their trip? You would likely prioritize respecting Cambodians and honoring their cultural expressions. For example, you would learn something about their […]
Western Pastors
One of the interesting aspects of living out my ministry calling on the West coast has been dealing with the negative impressions some have of pastors who work in this context. For example, when I first moved west, one person told me, “The only pastors who move to the West are those who can’t get […]
California Christian Impact
In California, mission opportunities are endless which means the freedom to do ministry creatively is boundless. This is one of the best things about living in California. Yes, secular cultural ideas and ideals dominate the mindset—but that’s true in every global mission field. Rampant secularism demands a robust gospel, not a retreat from declaring the […]