July 14th - 28th

We have some amazing stories to share of some of our own along with some special guest speakers! Join us in person at Gateway each week or online if you are out of town each week. Invite your friends and family as well! It will be a great month!

Overcoming Grief - Steve Carter

Sunday, July 14th

Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive, podcast host, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft & Character podcast, where he helps people get better at the art and craft of communication while ensuring their character always leads the way. An avid sports fan, Steve has co-hosted with ESPN sports anchor Samantha Ponder, NFL player Sam Acho, and Trey Burton The Home Team Podcast, which unpacks the intersection between faith, culture, sports, and family. With a degree in Biblical Studies from Hope International University, Steve has a heart for the local church. He is currently a teaching pastor at Forest City Church in Elgin, IL, and often speaks for churches, conferences, events, camps, and retreats all over the country. Steve lives in Chicagoland with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.

Overcoming Doubt - Laurie Polich Short

Sunday, July 21st

Laurie Polich Short is a speaker and bestselling author who has been featured on PBS and RightNow media. She has spoken to over 500,000 people over the last 25 years. Her books include “Faith, Doubt and God’s mysterious timing”(2023), “40 verses to ignite your faith" (2019) "When Changing Nothing Changes Everything" (2017), "Finding Faith in the Dark" (2014), and "Grace-filled Stepparenting" (2021). Laurie speaks at women’s conferences, churches and colleges around the country. Two of her books have been translated in other languages. Find out more about Laurie at www.laurieshort.com.

Overcoming Barriers - Clinton Allen

Sunday, July 28th

Clinton Allen is a worship leader, pastor, songwriter, and founder of Creative Curating—a consulting company that offers coaching, mentoring, and character development for worship leaders, creative teams, and artists.