Scott earned his Doctor of Ministry from Gateway Seminary in 2019, his Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary in 2011, and his Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts in Worship from Grand Canyon University in 1998. Scott taught English for 10 years at Washington High School and two years at Landmark Middle School. During this time, he was also the lead singer for a Christian ministry band (Poetshaker) and served the local church as a youth minister, music minister, and small group leader. In 2007, Scott planted The Way Fellowship Church. He currently teaches Christian Character Formation at Grand Canyon University and leads the Regional Pillar Network in Arizona. Scott has been married to his beautiful wife, Christy, for 19 years. They have three boys—Geoffrey, Jonathan, and Jacob—and a princess, named Mia.
We look at Judas’ betrayal of Jesus as an aberration, something that the majority of people, especially each of us, would never have done. In actuality, we are not that far removed from Judas, and apart from the saving work of Christ, we cannot be saved. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley looks at lead up to the betrayal and the Last Supper, explaining how we need Jesus just as much as Judas did. Matthew 26:17-29
As we come to the fourth Sunday of Advent, we look to the love reveals to us through Christ. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley looks into just what the true love of Christ should mean to us. John 3:16-21
We seek joy in so many things that can only provide it temporarily. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how the only lasting joy is the one found in Christ. Luke 2:8-14
When Joseph learned Mary, his fiance, was with child, he was anything but peaceful. In the midst of all this turbulence, however, God sent him a messenger to help him come to peace with the fact this child was indeed of God. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how God often frustrates our plans to ultimately being us peace through Christ. Matthew 1:18-25
As we start the Advent Season, we look at the Hope expressed by Zachariah’s song of praise after the birth of his son John. Pastor Scott Gourley explains how this hope is still important for us today as Christians. Luke 1:67-80
We often desire things, even things that we think are for God, that do not line up with God’s desires for us. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley looks at the story of Hannah as an example of what it means to gain peace from truly giving our desires to God. 1 Samuel 1:1-20
In the last of this series of End Time messages from Matthew, Pastor Scott Gourley looks at the separation of the sheep and the goats, breaking down what truly separates one from the other. Matthew 25:31-46
We have all heard the Parable of the Talents, but have we come to realize that, at its heart, it is about the Gospel? In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how the story is more about choosing to follow God versus fear than it is about handling money. Matthew 25:14-30
As Christians, we all await Christ’s return, but are we living our lives like He could return at any moment? In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows us we have to be ready and cannot rely on others to prepare us for the return of Jesus. Matthew 25:1-13
No one knows when Christ will return. Scripture is clear on this. In light of this, what are we as Christians to do? In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how this knowledge should shape our actions. Matthew 24:36-52