Connect Groups
Connect groups are a place for connection with a smaller number of people. Gateway has a number of different connect groups with a variety of focuses. If you would like more information on any of these groups please contact Andy
Gate connect groups:
If you are a young person at Gateway between the ages of 13 to mid/late 20-somethings, check out the gate crave or gate pursue pages for a range of different groups that cater for this age.
Young families:
This group runs every Wednesday night at 7.30 pm. The first and third Wednesday is for guys and 2nd and 4th is for the girls. Wednesday nights will be a mix of social events, studies, prayer and worship. Every 6 - 8 weeks we will meet all together on a Saturday for a social event.
The Father heart:
Paul and Dawn’s group focus on experiencing the Father heart of God. Many of us have been taught about the Father heart of God, but it is another thing altogether to experience it. This group meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Ladies Bible study:
Vera runs a group for women with a focus on sharing from the Bible, praying for each other and building relationships and faith. They meet fortnightly on a Wednesday at 10am.
Indian group:
Santosh runs this group which has an emphasis on India and the Indian community. All are welcome to attend. Both Hindi and English are used with a focus on sharing lives and sharing from the Bible. There is usually a shared supper with an Indian flavour. This group meets the second Friday of every month at 7pm.
Mums Matter:
Julie and Jane run this group for Mothers of young children. They meet for a coffee, a time of sharing and building relationships with each other. The aim of the group is to support and equip Mums as they take on the world’s most important job! They meet every second Tuesday at 10am at Gateway in the Mum’s room.
Home/away prayer group:
Colin and Rhondda run an online prayer group for those who feel called to pray for the church in NZ and overseas. It has a focus on missions particularly those supported by Gateway.
Just moved:
Rachel Ralph runs this group for women who have just moved! A relaxed, fun place for women only that have moved from a city, or country to meet, relate, connect over coffee and build relationships with each other. We provide an environment where issues & challenges arising from moving can be shared along with resources and possibly some practical help. It doesn’t matter what ‘your story’ is, or your life’s philosophy. If you have moved to a new home, and want to ‘connect’, you are very welcome! Wednesdays 7.30pm Nth city.
Young Adults:
Chris and Aimee run this group for people between 25 and early 30’s. They meet weekly on a Thursday at 7.30pm.
Guys Group:
A group for guys to get to know each other and encourage one another in their faith journey. Meets fortnightly on Wednesday at 7.30 pm.
Create: 
Do you have a desire to move the hearts and minds of others through creative means? It’s easy to isolate yourself in your creative endeavors. This group seeks to connect like-minded people to allow for spiritual growth andmaturity. I believe art in any form can be a way to help others, challenge them and allowing them to question the world leading them closer to God.
If you have a similar passion, join me, we meet fortnightly on Thursday 7.30 pm.
Fortyish and Further On:
This group is for those in their 40’s and over, they meet weekly in Forest Lake on Thursdays from 7.15pm. Contact Ian and Alwyn aldwyn.midwife@xtra.co.nz for more information.
Venture: 
Business and corporate roles can be particularly difficult at times. Venture seeks to bring together people involved in running and leading business and aims to support and encourage while also challenging and inspiring those to be all that God has made them to be. This group is facilitated by Steve Lee who is married to Jo they have two fantastic kids. He’s had a number of years in both corporate and business roles. Meets last Friday of each month, 7.30 pm, up in the Gate. For more information contact steve.lee@maxnet.co.nz.
Understanding Your Heart:
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7.30pm
This group is for women and focuses on a 10 week study. It is run by Ange Guzzo and Tina moore in the St. Andrews area. To find out more contact Ange or e-mail andy@gatewaychurch.org.nz
Inside Out:
Is a new connect group for women looking at physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Change of date and time - we will start on Tuesday 14th September at 7.15 upstairs in the Elim Room. Any questions please contact Erin or Ruth through Gateway office or leave your contact details at the Information desk.
Gateway Mum’s:
A new group to connect Gateway mums has begun. This groups aims to connect mothers with babies or young children seeking to share their lives, faith, struggles and success, and have fun together. If you’re a mum you can be a part of this group and your children are welcome to come with you. This group meets weekly on Thursday at 10am in the lounge (between the nursery and the dining hall) at Gateway.