Gateway to Mercy brings answers to a world that questions the need for missionaries and ignites a passion for the Great Commission in the heart of every believer. Join your hosts, Riaan Heyns, a seasoned missiologist, and Britt Hancock, a trailblazing pioneer missionary, as they tell real stories from the mission field and answer your questions about staying obedient to Jesus’ call no matter what.
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We exist to glorify God, by building a community of believers who are actively committed to knowing, applying, and proclaiming the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non denominational church lead by Pastor Lance Bane in West Haven, Connecticut. As a Gateway of hope, we are building a healthy, empowered family, supernaturally experiencing and sharing the Presence of God with our region and beyond. Our mission is to help people experience the kindness of God and lead brilliant lives together. Join us weekly for an encouraging message.
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Welcome to "Sketchcraft: Comics and Books", your gateway to the mesmerizing universe of graphic storytelling and conceptual creativity. Journey with Sketchcraft, a seasoned concept artist and cartoonist, as he unearths the masterpieces of indie creatives and industry heavyweights. It's not just a show, but your passport to the vibrant world of panels and pages. With a changing cast of narrative connoisseurs unpacking captivating plots, fresh insights abound. Whether you're a graphic novel en ...
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Secrecy Is the Place Sin Grows: A Conversation with Victor Marx
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1:16:02Child exploitation—not just trafficking—is the deeper issue, and the solution begins long before an arrest is made. Riaan and Britt unpack the real gap between advocacy and activation, and how parents, single men, and the Church can fight back through accountability, purity, and intentional discipleship. You’re not called to make people comfortable…
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Following Peter’s call to make every effort, this first message in the series explores the first two gifts in 2 Peter 1:1-2 that the Father invites us to actively cultivate as we grow in Christ.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this end-of-the-year message, join us for a guided prayer to release your burdens and cares to Jesus, inspired by Matthew 11:28-30. Surrender what weighs you down, receive His rest, and rejoice in God’s faithfulness.By Pastor Lance Bane
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On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that the deepest wounds we carry cannot be healed from afar. Therefore, God came close to us. “The Needed Nearness of God” proclaims the hope of Emmanuel - God with us.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this Christmas season, Lynn Lincoln pulls from the story of Mary, mother of Jesus and reminds us that our “yes” to God is powerful, just like Mary.By Pastor Lynn Lincoln
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Advent: Upward Longing in an Inward World
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46:56In a world that often pulls us inward, leading to despair, apathy, and distraction, Advent calls us to embrace an upward longing as we anticipate Christ’s return. This sermon delves into how the four themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—guide us from self-centeredness to Kingdom living between Christ’s first and second coming.…
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Persecution and the Gospel: The Price of Saying Yes to Jesus
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1:01:36Suffering and persecution are part of saying yes to Jesus—and every believer must count that cost. In this episode, Riaan and Britt share personal stories of hardship on the mission field and why the Church must stop unintentionally wounding its missionaries through ignorance or silence. The Gospel advances not through comfort, but through costly o…
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Understanding Divine Healing Through the Ministry of Jesus
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46:58In this timely and much-needed message from Scott Tavolacci, he reminds us that God is a healer and is always willing to heal people because there is always more goodness from God. He emphasizes that we all need healing, and Jesus is the same.By Pastor Scott Tavolacci
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Jesus invites us to lay down the stones of judgment and self-condemnation so His mercy can heal us, free us, and empower us to live a life that truly honors God.By Pastor Lance Bane
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When Worlds Collide: Navigating Marriage to a Non-Missionary Kid
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47:3198% of missionaries who marry non-missionaries end up leaving the field. What can help shift that statistic? In this episode, Jacob and Cassie Hancock open up about navigating their calling to the mission field as a couple—one who grew up on the field and one who didn’t. They share their unique perspectives on offering unconditional obedience to Je…
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Stone Throwers and Mercy Givers, Part 1, delves into the idea of weaponizing righteousness to judge others and ourselves while neglecting mercy. It encourages us to experience Jesus’ love, whether it’s corrective or merciful.By Pastor Lance Bane
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The Great Commission: A Call to All for All
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33:14The Egypt mission team share testimonies of their trip with an encouraging reminder that the Great Commission is our mission.By Pastor Angel Sanchez
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You Cannot Give Away A Fire You Don't Possess
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58:07The Great Commission is not divided between Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Acts 1—it’s one call, for every believer, especially pastors. Riaan and Britt continue their conversation with Cameron Brice, confronting the disconnect between the pulpit and the mission field. You can’t give away what you don’t possess—so get in the field, carry the fire, and lo…
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Pastor Lance explores the biblical principle of impartation, showing how God and His people share life, grace, and spiritual gifts relationally to strengthen, bless, and equip others.By Pastor Lance Bane
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As Gateway celebrates 50 years of God’s faithfulness, Pastor Lance explores three powerful Greek words that define our identity and mission: Ekklesia (we are the called-out ones with Kingdom authority), Doxa (we behold and reflect His transforming glory), and Ekballo (we are thrust out into the harvest). This message casts vision for Gateway’s next…
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Disappointment Happens in The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
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52:06God’s call often doesn’t make sense—but He sees the end from the beginning. In this episode, Riaan and Britt sit down with Cameron Brice to discuss the tension between expectation and reality on the mission field. They dive into why obedience always impacts more than just you. If you’re anchored in the truth that God is setting the stage, you’ll fi…
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In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.…
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Jake Kail calls us to embrace the marriage of Word and Spirit, living a Psalm 1 lifestyle of worship and truth.By Jake Kail
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New England Aflame 2025 - October 18 AM
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1:25:10Eric Gilmour unveils the humility of the gospel and teaches us to encounter God’s Word through fact, faith, and feeling.By Eric Gilmour
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Jake Kail shares how true deliverance leads to holiness—freedom not just from sin, but for deeper union with Jesus.By Jake Kail
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Eric Gilmour invites us to slow down and rediscover the beauty, intimacy, and reward of simply being with Jesus.By Eric Gilmour
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Safety in Ministry is Just an Illusion...
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50:19In this episode, Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church, shares his journey from growing up a pastor’s kid to answering the call to missions. His life has been driven by a hunger for authentic expressions of God’s presence, and Cameron’s story is a powerful reminder that our “yes” to God is settled by His faithfulness, not our comfort. If yo…
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Disappointment doesn’t have to define us—it can become a doorway to deeper intimacy with Jesus. In this message, discover how Christ heals the heartache of deferred hope and turns pain into renewed affection and steadfast faith.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Discover the unshakable security of God’s love as Pastor Lance reveals how the Holy Spirit seals believers with divine ownership, authority, and the guaranteed promise of eternal glory.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Is the Local Church Missing the Great Commission?
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53:16Is the Great Commission missing from the heart of local churches? In this episode, Riaan and Britt sit down to discuss this question with special guests Evan Martin, pastor of Colorado Church, and Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church.By Gateway to Mercy
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In this timely message from Pastor Lance, discover freedom from hidden idols and learn to love Jesus wholeheartedly, surrendering daily to His truth, grace, and power.By Pastor Lance Bane
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This weeks message is a special time of story telling, encouragement, and a call to rest in the love of King Jesus. Be encouraged by our teams recent mission adventure to Kenya.By Kenya 2025 Team
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Missions won't thrive in the local church unless it's burning in the hearts of leaders—and missionaries play a vital role in igniting that fire. Riaan and Britt sit down with Evan Martin, lead pastor of Colorado Church, to discuss how missionaries and the local church can work together to ignite a fire in the heart of believers. And the end result?…
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In this special prayer service, we collectively say ‘yes’ to King Jesus. It’s the one word that changes everything. When we say yes to Jesus, He refreshes us with His presence, multiplies our offering, and leads us into freedom and purpose.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Cultivating a Missions Culture Starts at Home
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36:25In this episode, Britt and Riaan talk about how small, intentional steps—like prayer, perspective, and presence—can ignite a heart for the nations right from your home. The Great Commission applies to every believer, and it’s time we lived like it.By Gateway to Mercy
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