Visit
7310 12th Ave ETacoma, WA 98404Gathering: Sunday 10:00am-12:00PM (Sunday Mornings)
When to go
Worship and gatherings
- Sunday10:00am-12:00PM · Sunday Mornings
- Wednesday7:00pm-8:00pm · Equipping the Saints
- Thursday2:00pm-4:00pm · Care Food Pantry
About
Summary
Gateway Church Tacoma (GCT) is a welcoming Christian congregation in Tacoma, Washington, focused on spiritual restoration and living under an open heaven. Learn more about their vision. The church emphasizes a personal and transformative spiritual experience, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Details
Gateway Church Tacoma (GCT) is a Christian congregation rooted in the belief that God's presence brings restoration and spiritual freedom. Their vision emphasizes living under an open heaven, where believers experience the Holy Spirit's transformative power. Services include expressive worship with raised hands and dancing, reflecting a dynamic spiritual atmosphere. The church is known for its welcoming environment, with staff and pastors who are described as warm and personal in their interactions. GCT offers a range of programs for spiritual growth, including prayer and Bible study sessions, and has a strong focus on community and family involvement.
From Faith Near Me
Gateway Church Tacoma offers a welcoming atmosphere with expressive worship and a focus on spiritual restoration. First-time visitors may notice dynamic gatherings featuring raised hands and dancing, alongside community-focused programs like a weekly food pantry. The congregation emphasizes personal connections and spiritual growth through Bible study and children’s ministries.
Pros
- Welcoming environment with warm staff and accessible service times
- Expressive worship style including raised hands and dancing
- Weekly community programs like a food pantry and prayer sessions
- Children and youth programs for spiritual development
- Clear Sunday and Wednesday/Thursday gathering schedules
- Sanctuary and facility details available for visitors
Cons
- Some visitors report inconsistent social dynamics in community interactions
- Potential for favoritism in group dynamics based on mixed feedback
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- David Niederstadt2 years ago
Attended a wedding here. Smaller but intimate and inviting sanctuary. Very nice staff and Pastor was warm and performed a wonderful and personal ceremony. Very nice.
- John Johnston7 years ago
Well they have food.. but they are typical Christians. Their religion comes first, christianity after all is and always was a business. They are not happy people for the most part. There are a couple happy/nice people their but the rest of them are rude and derogatory or just stiff and or force their neighborly Christian fake smiles on you. I used to also get my serving ticket pushed up to 15 or 25 even though I was number two or three in line because the old man giving out tickets didn't like me for some reason. He did that to me for at least a year. When I asked why he would just tell me with a nasty face that i got a number and I'd better move on. They also force a prayer on the group before donations begin. So you can get food their but just be aware it's about recruiting and numbers not actually helping people just to help them. It also looked like the volunteers would take their pick of the goods too before donations began. I've volunteered at foods banks before all of them were community not religious. So everyone there was there to help people instead of having the alterior motive of appeasing their deity and getting numbers for their business. They are also very heterosexuality oriented so probably not a good place for LGBT people if you don't appear to be like them.
- Suder Booter6 years ago
They mean well & are pleasant to you but favorites stick together and you may not be included in the favorites gatherings. Love them all but some I'd rather just leave alone instead of speaking judgment on them.
- Edward Lang2 years ago
Not a large mega church which is preferable. But there is mega love, mega prayer, mega Bible emphasis, mega Jesus, and mega presence of the Spirit of God.
- Veronica Mbugua3 years ago
In this Church people are geting deliverance. I have experienced the presence of God and I was healed in this Church Body and Soul.
- Alah-Eh Batangueno6 years ago
MY NAME IS TAMMY BIGGART AND I USED TO GO TO GATEWAY.PASTOR LINDA,RANDY BACH ARE AMAZING PEOPLETHEY BAPTIZED MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER FAITH ROSE BIGGART AT BIRTH AND DESTINEY DAWN BIGGART WAS TWO. I MISS YOU GUYS AT GATEWAY TAMMY BIGGART
- Impact Eternity6 years ago
Excellent church to grow in the word. Thriving children and youth programs. This is the place to be!
- Brenda Moore5 years ago
Very good 👍 service our first time and we felt welcome. …
- Robert & Lisa Covin5 years ago
A great church with a great Pastor. Bible fed and spirit filled.
- Charlean Hilla year ago
Great custmer service. Excellent food.
- J 4Jesus5 years ago
Great worship, prayer & Holy Spirit is moving...
- Johnnie Howard4 years ago
An Awesome Message ❤️ I Loved being there...
- Roselyne Nyangai (Wasilwa)3 years ago
Wonderful people. Good service
- Jodi Edwards2 years ago
Beautiful and quaint church.
- Wendy Lambert7 years ago
Love this place very anointed there
- Mercy Imbuga2 years ago
My heart
- cleo klobucher6 years ago
Nice place to visit.
- Matthew Williams12 years ago
Awesome!
- Mike Gunter (Guntermike)6 years ago
It's a church
- Dale Summers5 years ago
Good Church.
Services and facilities
Services
- Care Food Pantry
- Prayer & Bible Study
- Children And Youth Programs
Facilities
- Sanctuary
- Food Pantry
Events and programs
Care Food Pantry
Weekly on Thursdays
Community food assistance
Prayer & Bible Study
Weekly on Wednesdays
Spiritual growth sessions
Children and Youth Programs
Regularly offered
Programs for spiritual development of children and youth
Connect
- Contact page
- Open contact page
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