Western Pastors

Posted by: Kristen Ferguson | March 16, 2022

Community Dispersed

Many ministers grappled with the dilemma of how to build needed community when God's people could not gather during the days of COVID-19 lockdown. In response, Gateway faculty felt compelled to create helpful, instructive, and encouraging resources for the dispersed church.

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Kristen Ferguson

Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services | Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Kristen Ferguson serves as the vice president of enrollment and student services and associate professor of educational leadership at Gateway Seminary. Her doctoral research at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary investigated evangelical faculty perceptions on online theological education. Her continued research focuses on online course design, blended learning, and online teaching best practices.

Voices

Posted by: Conner Smith | March 16, 2022

Be Missional by Dreaming Small

The term 'missional' has been added to the ever-growing Christian lexicon. Conner Smith reflects on his journey towards a proper and nuanced understanding of being 'missional'.

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Conner Smith

Student | Master of Theological Studies

Conner Smith is pursuing a Master of Theological Studies degree at Gateway Seminary. He currently serves as lead pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Perris, CA.

Theology

Posted by: Chris Chun | March 16, 2022

Jonathan Edwards and Slavery

In anticipation of the upcoming Jonathan Edwards Lunch and Lecture with Lisanne Winslow, Dr. Chun reflects on an online panel we hosted in November of 2020 covering the topic of Jonathan Edwards and Slavery.

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Chris Chun

Professor of Church History | Director, Jonathan Edwards Center

Dr. Chris Chun is the professor of Church History and the director of Jonathan Edwards Center at Gateway Seminary. Chris' doctoral research at St. Andrews University was focused on the eighteenth-century Edwardsean Baptists in Britain. He also has served as president of The Evangelical Theological Society (Far West Region).

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | March 14, 2022

California Christian Impact

Many see California as a desolate spiritual wasteland. Dr. Iorg dispels these negative perceptions and sheds light on the spiritual impact of the state.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Theology

Posted by: Ryan Rindels | March 10, 2022

Original Sin: American, Political, Theological

The doctrine of original sin has entered the cultural lexicon in explanations of socio-political issues. Dr. Jenkins describes this phenomenon and provides critical reflection on the proper understanding of this crucial Christian doctrine.

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Ryan Rindels

Pastor of Bell Road Baptist Church in Auburn

Pastor Ryan Rindels resides with his wife Janai in Auburn, CA. Ryan received his Master of Divinity in 2014 and recently completed his Ph.D. in Theology from Gateway Seminary.

Voices

Posted by: Tyler Sanders | March 9, 2022

Digital Witness

The Coronavirus pandemic could have further complicated reaching Mormons with the gospel. Instead, Gateway student Tim Peery has found the opposite true.

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Tyler Sanders

Director of Communications

Tyler Sanders is director of communications at Gateway Seminary. He is an avid fan of Ole Miss football, a Gateway alum, and has been known to, from time to time, hold down a funky bass line.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | March 7, 2022

Myths about California

In preparation for the 2022 annual Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, Dr. Iorg addresses some myths about California and encourages Southern Baptists to look at California with fresh, missional eyes.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Voices

Posted by: Joshua Navarro | March 2, 2022

Discord: A First-Gen Filipino American’s Perspective on Race

Protests erupted against systemic racism and police brutality in the aftermath of George Floyd's controversial death. Joshua Navarro, a first-generation Filipino immigrant, reflects on his experience on race in the US.

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Joshua Navarro

Student | Doctor of Philosophy

Joshua is a current Ph.D. candidate at Gateway Seminary studying New Testament studies. He also serves as a regional administrator for Send Network.

Ministry

Posted by: Jonathan Jarboe | March 2, 2022

Ministry For The Long Haul

Christian ministry is a lifelong endeavor. Dr. Jonathan Jarboe shares five principles that are fundamental for producing exponential results in a long-lasting ministry.

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Jonathan Jarboe

President, Baptist Foundation of California

Jonathan W. Jarboe is the president of the Baptist Foundation of California. Prior to his presidency, Jarboe served as Senior Pastor of Pathway Church in Redlands, California from 1999 until 2018.