“Gateway Worship” is an American Christian worship band and collective originating from Gateway Church, a large congregation based in Southlake, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth. The collective was formed in 2003 and serves as the worship ministry of Gateway Church, which itself was founded on Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000. It comprises a team of worship leaders, songwriters, and musicians who minister at the church and also release original music to a global audience. Individual prominent members and former members include Kari Jobe, Thomas Miller (a founding leader who left in November 2024), Walker Beach, David Moore, and Zach Neese.
Gateway Worship’s music primarily falls under the Contemporary Worship Music (CCM) and Gospel genres, often characterized by uplifting, pop-based sounds. They are known for their live worship albums, which capture the authentic worship experience of Gateway Church services. Over the years, they have released numerous highly successful albums, many of which have charted on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums. They have been associated with various record labels, including Integrity Music, Fair Trade Services, EMI, Capitol Music Group, and their own imprint, Gateway Create Publishing (also known as Gateway Music). Their extensive discography includes live albums, studio albums, and even specific projects for kids’ worship and Spanish/Portuguese audiences, showcasing their widespread influence in the global worship music scene.
