Get To Know Us
Who We Are
The Name of our Church, the Gathering, defines who we are. It is derived from the greek word “Ekkelesia,” which the New Testament commonly translates as “Church.” An Ekkelesia was a GATHERING of like-minded people with a common mission, and that’s exactly who we are. We are a GATHERING of like-minded people in the belief that Jesus died for the sins of the world. We have the common mission of making disciples through preaching the Gospel, teaching disciples by applying the Gospel, and sending disciples in the power of the Gospel. Despite the different backgrounds, cultures, races, ages, activities, and interests of the members of our GATHERING, we are all united under our common beliefs and mission. We are not a religious organization or social club, but a GATHERING of people who are redeemed in Christ and living on mission for him.
Whether your a seeker who wants to know more about who Jesus is, or a committed follower of Jesus, we invite you to join us on Sunday mornings as we Gather to worship and study God’s Word.
Our Mission
We desire to see people come to faith in the Gospel and to see their faith expressed in growth, community, ministry, and mission.
Our Beliefs
Connecting in worship, being edified through preaching, and finding community are all important when considering a church home. However, what’s even more important is knowing and affirming the beliefs of a church. Take a moment and explore Gathering Church’s beliefs and ministry distinctives.
GET TO KNOW OUR AMAZING TEAM
Ryan Burgess
Lead Pastor
Before coming to Fort Walton and serving as the Lead Pastor with The Gathering, Ryan has served in various ministerial positions in Texas. Most recently he has served as an associate pastor with a church plant in Fort Worth, TX. Ryan has a Master’s in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For the past six years he has also ministered in Kenya, Africa alongside International Living Streams. In his free time Ryan enjoys exercising, playing sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Church Elders
Eddie Fontanez
Church Elder & Care Pastor
Keith Bankston
Church Elder
Terry Gable
Church Elder
David Garcia
Church Elder
Chris Martin
Church Elder
Staff
Ryan Klug
Worship Director
Lindsey Martin
Children & Families Director
Jeremiah Pinnegar
Student Director
Nicci Meng
Membership & Assimilation Director
Lisa Burgess
Children's Ministry Associate
Andrew Lanier
Production Administrator
Lindsey Pinnegar
Administration & Communication
Lacey Ramos
Children's Ministry Associate
Contact Us
For more information about the church or if you have a comment or prayer request, we would love to hear from you.