LOCAL PARTNERS
Alongside the 13 local missionaries that WestGate supports monthly, we also have many different organizations and individuals as ministry partners. Often, we partner with them, giving them one-time gifts or gifts for various special projects or initiatives that support their important work.
emmaus inn ministries
emmausinnministries.org
Emmaus Inn creates a welcoming Christian community where people with intellectual and physical disabilities are valued, included, and encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Through friendship, discipleship, and opportunities to serve, Emmaus Inn helps individuals discover their God given gifts and experience a true sense of belonging within the Church. Their vision is a Christian community where people of all abilities are welcomed, connected, and recognized as a vital part of the body of Christ.
Heart For Youth USA
heartforyouthusa.org
Heart For Youth USA focuses on at-promise youth becoming confident, self-assured, and grounded in a culture that supports and helps each other. They do this by pairing youth with adult mentors who can offer them stable relationships, sound guidance, and positive life experiences.
UNPLANNED GOOD
unplannedgood.org
Unplanned Good is an organization that promotes adoption as a positive option for those facing unplanned pregnancies. This nonprofit exists to help young women see that there is a third option (beyond abortion or parenting).
WESTERN SEMINARY
Western Seminary is based in Portland, Oregon, but has satellite campuses in the San Jose and Sacramento areas. Their mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for spiritual transformation by working with and for the church to equip men and women for strategic ministry roles. Several of our pastors on staff have either graduated from or are currently attending Western Seminary.
WILLIAM JESSUP UNIVERSITY
jessup.edu
WestGate Church has a scholarship partnership agreement with this Christian college, based in Sacramento but with a satellite campus in San Jose. The university offers a quality Liberal Arts education, founded on the integration of faith and academia, which enables students to become transformational leaders in their homes, churches, and communities. Several of our pastors on staff are proud graduates of WJU.
Young life capernaum
capernaum.Younglife.org
Young Life Capernaum creates a welcoming community where teens and young adults with and without disabilities can experience belonging, build meaningful friendships, and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Through clubs and inclusive Young Life ministries, Capernaum helps young people discover that they are deeply valued by God and made on purpose, for a purpose.
YUPP ORG
yupporg.com
YUPP Org seeks to build youth empowerment and self-esteem in low income youth in the Bay Area by providing access to supportive activities and services through the performing arts and sports. One of our very own leaders Shelene Huey-Booker is the founder of YUPP bringing hope and empowering under-resourced youth with unique opportunities to flourish.