Gateway Church Austin

"Imagine the God of Heaven - God’s Mystery and Majesty" with John Burke Never in history, until now, have we been able to hear from so many people across the globe who have been brought back from clinical death…and they are encountering the same captivating God. Modern medical resuscitation and digital communication have revealed a gold mine of intriguing near-death experiences (NDEs). John Burke has spent the last three decades studying more than 1,000 NDEs. Imagine the God of Heaven unveils the fascinating love story and characteristics of this God of all nations, revealed throughout history in scripture, illustrated by nearly 70 thrilling NDE encounters. Adventure into realms of wonder with people from every continent who found themselves experiencing a magnificent God of captivating love. Along your journey you will realize God is the love you’ve always wanted, and his power, compassion, friendship, and guidance are closer than you could ever imagine! For such a time as this, Imagine the G

"Imagine the God of Heaven – God’s Love Story" with John Burke Never in history, until now, have we been able to hear from so many people across the globe who have been brought back from clinical death…and they are encountering the same captivating God. Modern medical resuscitation and digital communication have revealed a gold mine of intriguing near-death experiences (NDEs). John Burke has spent the last three decades studying more than 1,000 NDEs. Imagine the God of Heaven unveils the fascinating love story and characteristics of this God of all nations, revealed throughout history in scripture, illustrated by nearly 70 thrilling NDE encounters. Adventure into realms of wonder with people from every continent who found themselves experiencing a magnificent God of captivating love. Along your journey you will realize God is the love you’ve always wanted, and his power, compassion, friendship, and guidance are closer than you could ever imagine! For such a time as this, Imagine the God of Hea

If Jesus was serious, then you can’t fake your way into the kingdom.

If Jesus was serious, then being rich has nothing to do with money.

If Jesus was serious, then the way we see God, ourselves, and others, must change.

If Jesus was serious, then the Kingdom of God is truly upside down.

Imagine the God of Heaven excerpts from John Burke's new book and interviews with survivors of NDE (Near Death Experience)

John Burke, bestselling author of Imagine Heaven, sits down with Gateway Austin Online Campus Pastor, Eric Bryant, for a Q&A. John shares insights from the Scriptures, and from his in-depth research of Near Death Experiences, through interviews and medical journals. He also shares a glimpse of his new book, Imagine the God of Heaven. Pre-purchase John's new book at imagineheaven.net and receive a free copy of the audio book! Book release at Gateway Austin is October 29th! Everywhere else is November 7th!

If Jesus was serious about heart transformation, then our thoughts, motives, and intentions are deeply significant.

If Jesus was serious, then transforming our world happens one heart at a time.

If Jesus was serious, then the Kingdom of God is truly upside down.

The smallest decisions ripple into eternity.

Being Future Ready isn’t about technological savviness or hustling to make a name for yourself. Being Future Ready means making the most of the time, resources, and opportunities you’ve been given, here and now. Being Future Ready isn’t about manufacturing a moment, it’s about not missing the moment in front of you. It isn’t about waiting for some far-off glorious destination. It’s about creating a beautiful journey, one step at a time.

In order to be ready for the future we must allow ourselves to be restored holistically.

You can’t change your past, but you can create the future. You have been given one life. How are you going to make it count?

Current location + opportunity + action = Change

Engaging in healthy community can, and should, be a spiritual habit we develop. Whether it is a church, at home, or at school, everyone wants to know that they have a place to belong!

As school is set to start, let’s go back to the basics. In this series, we discover what it looks like to explore God and be rooted in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Our goal is to help each other in knowing that God guides us to make wise choices and He has given us the Bible to grow in obedience, forgiveness, love, and faith.

As school is set to start, let’s go back to the basics. In this series, we discover what it looks like to explore God and be rooted in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We use the 5 key concepts of Gateway Kids as a guide to awaken child-like wonder in following Jesus together. Knowing Jesus is not a concept to be grasped, but a person to be experienced.

 If we are ever going to make our faith our own, we’ve got to start spending time with God personally. It means indulging in the Bible, having conversations with God, and discovering how we best connect with God through worship.