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Intentional Parenting: Autopilot Is for Planes This is about you, not just your child. The book helps you discover first who you are and then takes that healthy person into a discovery of being more intentional, playful, consistent, merciful, and connected to your children. < Back Intentional Parenting This is about you, not just your child. Regardless of age, parenting requires a certain amount of uncertainty. But you can be certain that your children look to you to help them discover who they are. And you can only offer that to the degree that YOU know who you are. Over the years, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan have helped countless families through their ministry known as Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. Due to the unique setup of Daystar, each is frequently counseling not only the child but the parent as well. Having both perspectives provides an opportunity to speak into some of the most common struggles that parents face in today's fast-paced society. Intentional Parenting is built around 12 chapters that each dispel some of the most common parenting myths and reminds all parents of truths that can empower them to be not only the parents that their children need but that God has called them to be. The book helps you discover first who you are and then takes that healthy person into a discovery of being more intentional, playful, consistent, merciful, and connected to your children. Understanding your child. Understanding you.

A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood. < Back A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood. Nothing will make you grow up faster than trying to raise a kid. This is what popular podcast host and mom Sarah Bragg explores so beautifully as she encourages and equips moms who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. It's easy to lose our sense of self in the all-consuming process of raising our children, but Sarah reminds us that the best gift we can bring to our kids is our true, authentic selves. Through vulnerable and relatable stories, no-nonsense wisdom, and a compassionate perspective for all the joys and challenges of motherhood, Sarah provides shame-free practical help to surviving right where you are in life, in relationships, in work, and in faith. This guidebook to health and sanity for the wilderness of parenting will help you: Give yourself permission and find the courage to show up as yourself Wrestle with how purpose, work, and calling fit together Notice and celebrate the good that's happening right around you Remember your worth is not in your kids or your role as a parent but in something far more lasting Find solidarity, understanding, and helpful encouragement to embrace all that motherhood is and remember who you truly are. Because you matter, and raising great kids starts with raising yourself well.

Join us Online Click below to visit our YouTube channel, where you can watch live services, catch up on messages you missed, or revisit the ones that drew you closer to Jesus. WATCH NOW GFC Kerr Play Video Play Video 46:21 Graditude "Don't Just Say It Show It" Play Video Play Video 01:24:19 Gratitude Play Video Play Video 01:21:19 Gratitude Play Video Play Video How to Win Within Play Video Play Video 59:44 How to Win Within Play Video Play Video 00:17 How To Win Within Play Video Play Video 01:25:33 How To Win Within Play Video Play Video 01:16:37 How To Win Within Worship Wherever You Are Stay connected to what we’re singing each Sunday with the GFC KERR Worship Playlist 2025. This Spotify playlist includes all the songs we use for worship at church. Listen anytime to fill your week with the same praise we lift up together on Sundays. GFC KERR Worship Playlist

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KINGDOM BUILDERS Kingdom Builders is our way of bringing the Good News of the gospel to all nations through a faithful community passionate about generosity. The Bible shows us that Jesus gave all He had to reach the lost—and that there is no greater love than this. We want all nations and all people to be reached with the gospel so that the Kingdom of God is built all around the world. In Our Community For Our Community Kingdom Builders invests in missionaries, ministries and organizations in our community and across the world who are doing strategic work with those who need it most. They are reaching the lost, serving the poor, changing the world and building the Kingdom of God. As Kingdom Builders, we believe that we are blessed to be a blessing and we give so that ALL may hear! GIVE TODAY 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW 227/500 Missionaries Sent 574 Water Baptisms 78 Global Teams Sent 4,000 Serve Team Members 4,396 Salvations 4,438 Kingdom Builders Givers 1,130 Welcome Home Groups 30 Countries Visited 1,261 Missionaries Supported 3,844 Small Group Members 1,185 Global Team Participants Where does Kingdom Builders giving go? Global Missions Everyone, everywhere deserves to hear the Gospel. Kingdom Builders supports key mission projects by sending workers, resources, and pastoral development to nations around the world—ensuring all people have access to the Truth and salvation. Local Outreach and Church Planting Kingdom Builders focuses on planting churches in areas lacking a strong gospel presence. Partnering with local ministries that serve the poor, widows, orphans, and the hurting, we help more people develop a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father. Future Disciple Makers We invest in future leaders through training, equipping and supporting them for church planting and missions locally and abroad. Growing strong disciple-makers is one of the most strategic ways to advance the Kingdom of God worldwide. The Joy of Giving “A kingdom builder is an individual or family who prayerfully commits to give over and above the Lord’s tithe (10% of your income that supports the day-to-day operation of the church | Malachi 3:10) to grow the kingdom of God” Set up your KB Giving GIVE NOW

Take Your Next Step Welcome to GFC Kerr! We’re so glad you’re here. Our heart is to help friends become devoted followers of Jesus and step into their God-given purpose. You can find more information below about how to get started. NEXT STEPS AT GFC KERR Get Connected Be Baptized Go public with your faith. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. If you've said yes to Jesus, your next step is to go public with your faith through water baptism. LEARN MORE Belong to a Small Group Life is better together. Joining a Small Group is the best way to build real friendships, and be part of a community that supports and challenges you to keep growing in your faith. We weren’t meant to do life alone. LEARN MORE Belong to the Dream Team Where we come together to serve. Whether it’s greeting, production, worship, kids, or behind the scenes, there’s a place for you. The Dream Team is how we serve at GFC Kerr. LEARN MORE soap SOAP Daily Bible Reading Plan At GFC, we believe the Bible isn’t just a book—it’s a way God speaks directly to us. SOAP is a practical and personal way to engage with Scripture. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. As you walk through each step, we encourage you to journal your thoughts. Writing things down helps you remember what God is teaching you and creates a space to reflect on His faithfulness over time. S – Scripture Start by reading a passage of Scripture—don’t rush it. Take your time and invite God to speak as you read. Highlight or write down one verse that stands out to you. This is the verse you’ll focus on during your SOAP time. O – Observation What is happening in this verse? What stands out? Ask the Holy Spirit to give you insight and understanding. Think about what God might be trying to show you. Then, write the verse in your own words and describe what you observe. What’s the context? Who is speaking? What truth is being revealed? A – Application Now make it personal. Ask yourself: “How does this apply to my life today?” Maybe it speaks to a current situation, a mindset shift, or something God is asking you to do. Be honest and specific as you write. The goal is to live out what you’re learning, not just read it. P – Prayer Finish by praying about what you’ve read. Ask God to help you apply it, to change your heart, or to give you strength to follow through. Write your prayer down, and be sure to take a moment to listen. God often speaks when we slow down enough to hear Him.

Our Beliefs God is the one true God and Jesus Christ is His Son. There is one all powerful God that is the creator of Heaven and Earth. He loved us so much that he sent his Son so we can have a relationship with Him. Jesus Christ is fully God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, taught truth, died on a cross, and resurrected from the dead. His same healing power is available for us today. – JOHN 17:3 People sin, God saves. We mess up and the Bible calls it sin. God created us in his own image, but we chose disobedience. We deserve death and separation from God, but by his grace through his Son Jesus we can be forgiven. By trusting God as our Lord and Savior, we can experience freedom and live an amazing life. – ROMANS 6:23 Communion & Water Baptism There are two ways we can remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Communion is memorial and a celebration. The eucharist consists of two elements: the bread helps reminds of his body and the cup reminds of his blood. The Bible encourages us to follow his example by being immersed in water as soon after we make a decision to follow him. It is a public way for us to show that we are changed. – ACTS 2:41,42 One Eighty Life Style One Eighty Life Style God welcomes us the way we are, but change begins to happen from the inside out. We stop living for ourselves and desire to glorify God by our actions and words. – ROMANS 12:1,2 The Holy Spirit The baptism of the Holy Spirit gives us power to share the good news of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin. He gives us different gifts so we can build up the church and love others. The gifts of the spirit demonstrated in an orderly way are a beautiful and vital part of the church. – ACTS 1:8 The Church The church is filled with authentic followers of Jesus who follow the New Testament church in its four purposes (Worship, Instruction, Fellowship, and Expression). The mission of the church is to become friends with the unconvinced so there may be opportunities for them to become life long followers of Christ. – EPHESIANS 4:12 God's Plan For The End Times The Bible says that Jesus will return to the earth to bring his followers to Heaven. There will be a final judgement in which the dead will be resurrected and judged. Everyone whose name is not in the Book of Life, will be separated for eternity in Hell. Those whose names are written in the Book of Life will be rewarded and spend eternity with other followers in Christ in Heaven. – 1 THESSALONIANS 4:17 Spiritually Engaged- Walking with Jesus We live each moment with the awareness that we are in God’s presence. Our life can be fully devoted to Jesus by loving, talking, listening, reading scripture, journaling, and obeying his voice constantly. Passionate Purpose- Making Disciples The highest honor is becoming friends with someone far from God and helping them become a devoted follower of Christ Jesus who helps someone else do the same. Every person matters to God. Therefore, we show God’s love and concern to everyone at every opportunity by being full of the Spirit of God. Relationally Connected - Resolving Conflict Biblically We strive to cultivate relationships built on love – love that provides encouragement, honesty, approachability, and accountability. We also seek and accept the truth spoken to us in love by resolving conflict biblically through constant forgiveness. Participation Encouraged - Creativity Embraced It is wrong for church to be boring so we will creatively use media and other relevant tools to encourage participant interaction. Ethnic Backgrounds Embraced - Reaching Beyond Ourselves We desire our church to look more like Heaven and celebrate cultural diversity. Team Focused - Serving Together There is no “I” in team. We desire to equip people to make a kingdom impact. Therefore, we envision every person in our church body part of a team, developing and using his/her talents to serve together. The team approach is visible every Sunday from our worship to teaching team. Want to know more about GFC? Click below to Learn More About Us

There’s a Place for You Here Helping Friends Become Devoted Followers Of Jesus From big moments to small gatherings, there’s something for everyone. GFC Kerr Events are all about connection. We believe life is better together—and our calendar is full of chances for you to jump in, grow in your faith, and meet great people. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, youth nights, serve opportunities, or seasonal celebrations we've got something for you. Take a look at what's coming up and come join us! See Upcoming Events Want to Get More Involved? Events are a great place to start—but if you’re ready for deeper connection or looking to serve, we’d love to help you take your next step. Whether that’s joining a Small Group or becoming part of the Dream Team, there’s a place for you here. Explore Groups & Serving

PARENT RESOURCES Parenting Books, Podcast, Music, and more. Freedom at a Price/There IS Greatness in US Read to learn; read to understand; read to share knowledge. Whatever the reason you read, certainly these books will inspire you with a desire to read more. You may learn something new or see facts that you hadn't heard before. Re-reading stories about historical times may humble you to be grateful about the freedoms we enjoy today or raise your voice to protect the freedoms the people in these books paid a price for. These stories evoke a mantra I could shout from the top of a tall building, "There IS Greatness in US !" Click on the book cover for a Youtube.com read-aloud. Strong Enough to Last by David J. Boyd The Barna group recently released shocking statistics: Less than half of born-again teenagers (44 percent) say they are absolutely committed to the Christian faith. Only one in every three teens (33 percent) say they are likely to continue to participate in church life once they are living on their own. These alarming numbers bring all kinds of questions to mind: What can the church do to develop spiritually strong kids? How can Kids Ministry Leaders work with parents to keep kids in church? What tools will help us provide adequate spiritual training? With over thirty years of kids ministry experience, David Boyd is a reliable source for answers to questions like these. Based on eight major goals, he provides insight and information on how to help kids become believers who are strong enough to last the most difficult challenges of life. Disciple-making Parent by Chap Bettis "Compelling and faithful to the gospel" -- Dr. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. " A fantastic parenting book. Unique in a crowded genre." -- Tim Challies, Author and Blogger, Challies.com. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey. Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood. Disciple-making Parent by Chap Bettis "Compelling and faithful to the gospel" -- Dr. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. " A fantastic parenting book. Unique in a crowded genre." -- Tim Challies, Author and Blogger, Challies.com. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey.

KINGDOM BUILDERS Kingdom Builders is our way of bringing the Good News of the gospel to all nations through a faithful community passionate about generosity. The Bible shows us that Jesus gave all He had to reach the lost—and that there is no greater love than this. We want all nations and all people to be reached with the gospel so that the Kingdom of God is built all around the world. In Our Community For Our Community Kingdom Builders invests in missionaries, ministries and organizations in our community and across the world who are doing strategic work with those who need it most. They are reaching the lost, serving the poor, changing the world and building the Kingdom of God. As Kingdom Builders, we believe that we are blessed to be a blessing and we give so that ALL may hear! GIVE TODAY Where does Kingdom Builders giving go? Global Missions Everyone, everywhere deserves to hear the Gospel. Kingdom Builders supports key mission projects by sending workers, resources, and pastoral development to nations around the world—ensuring all people have access to the Truth and salvation. Local Outreach and Church Planting Kingdom Builders focuses on planting churches in areas lacking a strong gospel presence. Partnering with local ministries that serve the poor, widows, orphans, and the hurting, we help more people develop a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father. Future Disciple Makers We invest in future leaders through training, equipping and supporting them for church planting and missions locally and abroad. Growing strong disciple-makers is one of the most strategic ways to advance the Kingdom of God worldwide. The Joy of Giving “A kingdom builder is an individual or family who prayerfully commits to give over and above the Lord’s tithe (10% of your income that supports the day-to-day operation of the church | Malachi 3:10) to grow the kingdom of God” Set up your KB Giving GIVE NOW

MEET PASTORS OSCAR + CHARLIE EMAIL OSCAR EMAIL CHARLIE About Oscar and Charlie Dominguez Oscar and Charlie Dominguez are the Lead Pastors of Gateway Fellowship Church Kerr County, Texas. Beginning as a small group in 2017 to a church plant in 2019 with a heart to help friends become devoted followers of Jesus and the vision for the Texas Hill Country. Oscar and Charlie have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of Psalms and Selah. Together, they continue to lead Gateway Fellowship Church with humility, faith, and a commitment to seeing lives changed in the community. Graduating from Gateway School of Ministry, while serving for over 22 years in ministry in the local church, their vision for the Texas Hill Country is to multiply. make disciples who make disciples that will multiply small groups, so that the church will be equipped, trained, and sent into other communities to launch small groups and plant more churches.

Thank you for your generosity! GIVE MY TITHE GIVE TO KINGODM BUILDERS Tithing = Obedience WHEN YOU TITHE, YOU'RE TRUSTING GOD WITH YOUR FINANCES. Tithing is a biblical principle—returning the first 10% of our income to God. At GFC Kerr, we believe in bringing our first and best as an act of worship and trust. We've seen God provide in powerful ways, and we know He’ll do the same for you and your family when you put Him first. It’s the one place in Scripture where God says, “Test Me in this.” (Malachi 3:10) GIVE MY TITHE Kingdom Builders = Genorosity YOU CAN'T OUT-GIVE GOD, BUT YOU'LL NEVER REGRET TRYING. Kingdom Builders is how we give above the tithe to expand God’s Kingdom through global missions, local outreach, and raising up future leaders. Every gift makes a difference—creating opportunities for people to encounter Jesus, find hope, and be transformed. At GFC Kerr, Kingdom Builders is more than giving—it’s partnering with God to impact lives across Kerr County, the Hill Country, and the world. LEARN MORE