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Gateway Community Church

Independent, nondenominational · Swarthmore, PA 19081

Info coverage: High Its website covers 4 of the 5 key areas we look for (beliefs, about, service times, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

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About / Welcome

“To share the relevancy of Jesus Christ with our community.”

From the church’s website · Home (mission) (visitgateway.org) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“That God, being one, exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

“Jesus arose from the dead and ascended into heaven where He intercedes for His people.”

From the church’s website · What We Believe (visitgateway.org/what-we-believe) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
4/5 · Strong
Statement of Faith: Jesus is 'God’s only eternal Son'; 'Jesus Christ’s substitutionary death for our sins made our reconciliation to God possible', and He rose; salvation is 'given to those who trust Christ as Savior and accept Him as Lord'. All four elements. A sermon series explains the statement, but no newcomer course or explainer is described. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website
Elements found: 4 of 4 (who Jesus is, what people need saving from, what Jesus has done, how a person receives or responds); newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
4/5 · Strong
States 'The Scripture is the only inspired Word of God'; sermons and a devotional series on the statement of faith online; growth groups. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
5/5 · Strong
Own statement affirms the Trinity, Christ as God's eternal Son, and His resurrection. source 1 · Church website
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
Detailed I'm New page (dress, length, childcare, fellowship); no accessibility details. source 1 · Church website
Discipleship Path
3/5 · OK
Growth groups and volunteering; no newcomer or membership class described. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Transparency
5/5 · Strong
Full statement of faith with Scripture references, plus a message series explaining it. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Contemporary and traditional music led by a band; about 60 minutes (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

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Practical details

Address
CADES, 401 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 (primary service location) (source · Church website)
Site: 'Some Sundays we gather at a different location.' Mailing: 496 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063. ZIP from the Census match.
Municipality
Swarthmore borough
Denomination
Independent, nondenominational (source · Church website)
I'm New page: 'an independent, nondenominational Christian church, founded in 1996'.
Service times
  • Sunday 10:00 am (primary location CADES; check Facebook/Instagram for location changes) (source · Church website)
  • Wednesday night devotional message (about 15-30 min, no music or childcare) (source · Church website)
  • All services streamed on the website, app and Facebook (source · Church website)
Worship style
Contemporary and traditional music led by a band; about 60 minutes
Kids & youth
  • KIDS Ministry during the service, nursery through 6th grade (children start in worship, then go to classes) (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
(610) 724-6236
Website
visitgateway.org

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Location

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