Gatewood Theological Institute and Seminary
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed,
rightly handling the Word of Truth. - 2 Tim. 2:15
"Providing a Solid and Systematic Study of the Word of God"
The mission of GTIS is to educate men and women in both basic and professional level biblical and theological knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for Christian Service and the fulfillment of the Great Commission of Christ.
Expanded Statement of Purpose:
1. GTIS is an undergraduate level theological seminary that seeks to prepare students for a variety of Christian ministries. Classes are seminar style classes in a classroom environment promoting interaction between faculty and students.
2. GTIS seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between training for practical ministry while providing a rigorous academic program.
3. GTIS is committed to preparing students who confess a call or commitment to the ministry of Jesus Christ, demonstrate a thirst for biblical and theological knowledge, and show signs of spiritual maturity.
4. GTIS is committed to the fact that the Bible is the inspired written Word of God and is the final authority for all of our faith and practice.
Two Program Disciplines
Diploma or Certificate in Pastoral Education
Diploma or Certificate in Biblical Studies
Faculty Leaders and Staff
Dean and Center Director: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Kim A. Gatewood, B.S. M.Div., Academic Dean
Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, B.S. M.Div., D.R.E.
Professor Mark Lee, B.S. M.S.
Lakeita Lyles, B.S. M.S. Ed.D., President Trustees
Yavonne Lockhart, Registrar
Veronica Whitmire, Registrar
Expanded Statement of Purpose:
1. GTIS is an undergraduate level theological seminary that seeks to prepare students for a variety of Christian ministries. Classes are seminar style classes in a classroom environment promoting interaction between faculty and students.
2. GTIS seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between training for practical ministry while providing a rigorous academic program.
3. GTIS is committed to preparing students who confess a call or commitment to the ministry of Jesus Christ, demonstrate a thirst for biblical and theological knowledge, and show signs of spiritual maturity.
4. GTIS is committed to the fact that the Bible is the inspired written Word of God and is the final authority for all of our faith and practice.
Two Program Disciplines
Diploma or Certificate in Pastoral Education
Diploma or Certificate in Biblical Studies
Faculty Leaders and Staff
Dean and Center Director: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Kim A. Gatewood, B.S. M.Div., Academic Dean
Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, B.S. M.Div., D.R.E.
Professor Mark Lee, B.S. M.S.
Lakeita Lyles, B.S. M.S. Ed.D., President Trustees
Yavonne Lockhart, Registrar
Veronica Whitmire, Registrar
