Visionary Experiences & study tours

Visionary Experiences are intentional opportunities for our youth and young adults to be engaged in global ministry.  These experiences are specifically tailored to allow participants to experience God at work in the areas in which we ministry. We will jump into what God is already doing, support the local ministries and serve them in any way we can. We desire to be a blessing, not a distraction. 


Visionary Experiences & study tours are inter-generational.  To allow for faith mentors to join our experiences will help our youth grow in their faith by serving along side those with greater life experience. 


See below for our Visionary Experiences opportunities: 

  • The Philippines 2025 - FULL!

    February 7-19, 2025

    Grade 11 and older, Intergenerational

    16 Particpants

    Click HERE TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2024 TRIP


    Join us as we partner with pastors in the Philippines ministering and 'being with' the people of the Mangyan Tribe on the Island of Mindoro. This experience will bring you into remote tribal communities to live with, enjoy fellowship and share the gospel with tribal people.  We partner with BJ Fermin with Love Beyond Borders. 


    Cost: $3,600 per person. This is for all grade 11 students and older. 


    MORE INFORMATION FOR 2025


    Dates for 2026: JUNE 5-18 (tentative)

  • Mexico 2025

    Vicente Guerrero, mexico

    March 23-29, 2025

    40 youth/8 leaders participants


    FOR MORE INFORMATION


    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN


    CLICK HERE TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2024 TRIP


  • Young Adult Visionary trip to the Philippines

    June 1-14, 2025

    Graduated from High School and older, Intergenerational

    12 Particpants

    Click HERE TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2024 TRIP


    Join us as we partner with pastors in the Philippines ministering and 'being with' the people of the Mangyan Tribe on the Island of Mindoro. This experience will bring you into remote tribal communities to live with, enjoy fellowship and share the gospel with tribal people. We partner with BJ Fermin with Love Beyond Borders. 


    Cost: $3,600 per person. This is for all those graduated from high school or older


    MORE INFORMATION FOR Young Adult Trip in 2025


    REGISTER


    Dates for 2026: JUNE 5-18 (tentative)

  • SERVE 2025 - Abbotsford

    July 12-19, 2025

    SERVE is a one-week mission trip in Canada or the United States that introduces high school (Grades 9-12) students to spreading the gospel through missional living and confronting issues of justice. SERVE is hands-on and people-oriented, and so has a very personal and long-term impact on all involved.


    Gateway will be hosting over 30-40 high school from across North America who are coming to Abbotsford to SERVE in the name of Jesus Christ. What an opportunity for our Community and Church! 


    SERVE provides a wonderful opportunity for all ages to serve. We need the following teams filled with people of all ages:


    Host Team: Pastor Marcel (4 people)

    Spiritual Life Team : Jayden Tuin (6 people)

    Kitchen Team: Monica deRegt (4 people - full)

    Administrative or Treasurer: Chris Maarhuis

    Work Site Coordinator: (4 people)


    What does it mean to be part of the TEAM? Great question! Join a team means you will join the Team Captain in planning and organizing the various aspects your team is responsible for.  It also means you will be available during the week of SERVE.  These are fun teams to SERVE on! 

    Come and join the SERVE Host Team. Let's make this experience great! 

    Email Pastor Marcel if you like to join one of the above work team,