Our Story
Gateway Church Cymru, originally called Aberaman Pentecostal Church, began in 1910 when a small group of people left Gwawr Chapel and held services in various homes across the Aberaman area.
In 1919 the evangelist Stephen Jeffries came to Aberaman and held a meeting at Libanus Chapel. Following this meeting the people decided to form a church, and purchased the Prince of Wales pub (known locally as the ‘Gin Palace’). This is still the present site of our church. As the numbers increased the building became too small. Between 1923 and 1926 the building was expanded with the work being carried out by the members, many of whom were miners and unemployed during the depression and 1926 strikes. In 1985 the church purchased the house next door, and built a minor hall and kitchen which opened in October 1986.
Previous Pastor’s include: Pastor Danny Davies, the first minister, up to 1954; Pastor E. Lee 1957-1960; Pastor Phelps 1960-1965; Pastor Cyril Chick 1965-1971; Pastor Ian Jennings 1972-1975; Pastor Henry Drabble 1975-1979; Pastor William Morgan 1980-1993; Pastor Chris Thomas 1995-2000; Pastor Colin Hurt 2005-2009 and Pastor Robert Baldwin 2010-2017.
Over the years, more than 40 members have taken up missionary work and pioneering new churches in the UK, Australia and America.
In October 2017 Luke Morgan became the Senior Pastor at Gateway. His heart is to see the promise that God has given the Church come to pass: "‘This Temple is going to end up far better than it started out, a glorious beginning but an even more glorious finish: a place in which I will hand out wholeness and holiness.’ Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies."Haggai 2:9 (MSG)
Our Vision
At Gateway Church Cymru, we see a future shaped by God's promises:
1. A Church Of 1000 People.
Isaiah 60:22 NLT
[22] The smallest family will become a thousand people, and the tiniest group will become a mighty nation. At the right time, I, the LORD, will make it happen."
2. Household Salvation.
Acts 16:29-32 NLT
[29] The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. [30] Then he brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" [31] They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household." [32] And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household.
3. Forgiveness And Return.
Jeremiah 3:22 NLT
[22] "My wayward children," says the LORD, "come back to me, and I will heal your wayward hearts." "Yes, we're coming," the people reply, "for you are the LORD our God."
4. An Even More Glorious Future.
Haggai 2:9 MSG
[9] "'This Temple is going to end up far better than it started out, a glorious beginning but an even more glorious finish: a place in which I will hand out wholeness and holiness.' Decree of GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies."
Join us on this exciting God-given journey where we become what we believe by the power of God and for the glory of God.
Our Mission
At Gateway Church Cymru, we honour our glorious past while leading people into an even more glorious future:
1. Leading to Christ.
We believe in the life-changing power of the gospel. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus offers new life and hope. Our mission is to share this good news and help people experience His love and grace.
John 14:6 NLT
[6] Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
2. Building Community.
We’re focused on creating a welcoming environment where real relationships can grow, and everyone finds a place to belong.
Acts 2:42 NLT
[42] All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer.
3. Discovering Calling.
We’re here to help you find your God-given calling. Everyone has a role in God’s kingdom, and we’re here to equip you to live it out—whether in the church or beyond.
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
[10] For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Join us as we build on our heritage and step into a future filled with God’s promises. Let’s make a lasting impact for Jesus.
Our Values
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Is Our Example
Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT
[1] Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. [2] Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Love Is Our Foundation
John 13:34-35 NLT
[34] So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. [35] Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
Holiness Is Our Lifestyle
1 Peter 1:16 NLT
[16] For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy."
Faith Is Our Fuel
Hebrews 11:6 NLT
[6] And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
Obedience Is Our Calling
John 14:15 NLT
[15] "If you love me, obey my commandments."
Serving Is Our Privilege
1 Peter 4:10-11 NLT
[10] God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. [11] Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.
Humility Is Our Posture
James 4:10 NLT
[10] Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honour.
Faithfulness Is Our Commitment
1 John 2:24-25 NLT
[24] So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. [25] And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us.
Generosity Is Our Joy
Proverbs 11:24-25 MSG
[24] The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. [25] The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.
Compassion Is Our Response
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
[32] Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Our Beliefs
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.
Life Of Jesus
We believe in the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Miraculous Ministry, Substitutionary Atoning Death, Bodily Resurrection, Triumphant Ascension and Abiding Intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His personal, visible, bodily return in power and glory as the blessed hope of all believers
Trinity
We believe in the unity of the One True and Living God who is the Eternal, Self-Existent “I AM”, Who has also revealed Himself as One being co-existing in three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
The Bible
We believe that the Bible (i.e. the Old and New Testaments excluding the Apocrypha), is the inspired Word of God, the infallible, all sufficient rule for faith and practice.
Fall Of Man
We believe in the fall of man, who was created pure and upright, but fell by voluntary transgression.
Salvation Through Faith
We believe in salvation through faith in Christ, who, according to the Scriptures, died for our sins, was buried and was raised from the dead on the third day, and that through His Blood we have Redemption.
New Birth
This experience is also known as the new birth, and is an instantaneous and complete operation of the Holy Spirit upon initial faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Baptism By Immersion In Water
We believe in both Water and Spirit baptism as essential and empowering aspects of the Christian experience.
Baptism In The Holy Spirit
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an enduement of the believer with power for service, the essential, biblical evidence of which is the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
Gifts Of The Holy Spirit
We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of Christ in the Church today.
Holiness Of Life
We believe in holiness of life and conduct in obedience to the command of God.
Divine Healing
We believe that deliverance from sickness, by Divine Healing is provided for in the Atonement.
Breaking Of Bread
We believe that all who have truly repented and believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour should regularly participate in Breaking of Bread.
Resurrection Of All Who Truly Believe In Jesus Christ
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men, the everlasting conscious bliss of all who truly believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and the everlasting conscious punishment of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life.