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Welcome to Gateway Church

Loving God, Loving People

Sundays 9:30 AM
8th Floor, Golden Peak Hotel and Suites, Escario St. Gorordo Ave.
Gateway Church Community
Our Story

A Place Called Home

Gateway Church began with a simple vision: to create a place where people from all walks of life could encounter God's presence and discover their purpose. What started as a small gathering has grown into a vibrant, multicultural community united by faith and love.

We are more than just a Sunday service. We are a family committed to walking alongside each other through every season of life. Whether you're taking your first steps in faith or have been walking with God for years, there's a place for you here.

Vision & Mission

Why We Exist

A church on fire — pursuing God's presence, multiplying disciples, and shaping the next generation with bold, Spirit-filled purpose.

A Vision

Our Vision

To be a community where people encounter God's presence and discover their purpose, becoming everything He created them to be.

A Mission

Our Mission

Gateway Church exists to connect people to God and each other through authentic worship, meaningful community, biblical teaching, and compassionate service.

How We Live It Out

1

WIN

Reaching new people for Jesus through sharing the Gospel.

2

CONSOLIDATE

Taking care of the new believer in the same way a parent takes care of a newborn baby. During this process their faith is affirmed through a personal Encounter with Jesus.

3

DISCIPLE

Reproducing the character of Christ in disciples and equipping them with the necessary tools so that they can become successful leaders who multiply and reproduce the Vision.

4

SEND

The moment where new leaders are empowered to step into the ministry and fulfill the Great Commission.

Our Values

What Shapes Us

Twelve core values that drive us — they shape every cell group, every service, and every disciple we send out.

True Discipleship

I am a true disciple with Christ-like character and a multiplying ministry.

Caught by the Vision

I understand, live, and transmit the vision of our church.

Committed to Cell Life

I embrace evangelism, leadership development, and multiplication.

Passionate Spirituality

I pursue daily devotions, fasting, prayer, and holiness.

Submission to Authority

I love, honor, and respect my leaders.

Committed to Time

I manage and invest my time for the Kingdom.

Lifelong Relationships

I am accountable and responsible in my relationships.

I Love Training & Equipping

Training is my happy hour—I pursue continuous growth.

Leader of Twelve Disciples

I am born to multiply and raise up leaders.

Accomplishing Church Goals

I support, help, and fulfill our church's goals.

I Want to See My Church Grow

I pray, work, and pay to see our church flourish.

The Importance of Young People

I will prepare and invest in the next generation.

What We Believe

16Fundamental Truths

Based on the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths

Spiritual Leadership

Meet Our Pastors

Shepherding Gateway Church Cebu with conviction, scholarship, and a heart for community.

Pastors Jim and Anna Marie Baloran
Senior PastorsPtr. Jim & Ptra. Anna Marie Baloran
  • Senior Pastor

    Rev. Jimanuel Baloran

    Senior Pastor of Gateway Church Cebu and an ordained minister of the Philippine General Council of the Assemblies of God. He graduated from Immanuel Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and has served as a faculty member since 2013. He was recently appointed as the District Youth Director of PGCAG's CVLL (Central Visayas–Lower Leyte) District.

  • Administrative Pastor

    Ptra. Anna Marie Baloran

    Earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of San Carlos and a Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of San Jose–Recoletos. She is a Full-time Professor at the University of San Carlos under the Department of Business Administration and currently serves as Finance and Church Administrator of Gateway Church.

  • The Baloran Family

    Annuelle Joyce, Keren Jana & Derick Jeshurun

    The children are actively involved in various ministries of Gateway Church — youth ministry, ushering, tech team, worship team, and kids ministry. Both girls also serve as cell group leaders. Joyce and Keren study at the University of San Carlos (BS Nursing 3 and BS Tourism Management 2), while Derick is in Senior High School at Cebu Bradford School, Inc.

Get in Touch

Let's Start a Conversation

We're here to help and answer any questions you might have.

annabaloran@gmail.com+63 922 526 25088th Floor, Golden Peak Hotel and Suites, Escario St. Gorordo Ave.