California Christian Impact

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.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | February 28, 2022

Honor Where Honor is Due

In this week's President's Blog, Dr. Iorg honors the upcoming retirement of Dr. O.S. Hawkins and remembers his significant service as president of Guidestone.

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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: Eric Espinoza | February 23, 2022

The Apostles & The Septuagint

The Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, has been important not only for modern interpreters of the New Testament but to the apostles themselves. Eric Espinoza dives into the significance of learning about the Septuagint for the modern reader.

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Eric Espinoza

Student | PhD

Eric Espinoza is a PhD candidate at Gateway Seminary. Prior to pursuing the PhD, he graduated with his Master of Theology and Master of Divinity. His research interests include Apocalypticism in Matthew, the reception of Isaiah, Daniel, and Septuagint studies. He currently serves as the research assistant to the president at Gateway Seminary.

Voices

Posted by: Alex Hopper | February 23, 2022

Pastoring During A Pandemic

Churches faced adversity during the coronavirus lockdowns, and many tried various strategies to survive. Pastor Brian Simms at CrossPointe Church was not afraid to make any necessary changes and ended up yielding unexpected growth.

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Alex Hopper

Student | Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Alex Hopper is a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling student and serves as part of the administrative staff at Gateway. She and her husband look to plant a church in the Bay Area in Fall of '22.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | February 21, 2022

Minor Prophets, Major Hope

When preaching on any of the Minor Prophets, the outline is generally the same for each message. Sin abounds. Judgment is real. Repentance is necessary. Restoration is possible.

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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.