our story so far
(and now yours)
beginnings
In March of 2020, the island of Guam experienced a lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to the closure of churches and businesses, causing a significant impact on various congregations. Many churches either lost their pastors or had to shut their doors. It was during this challenging period that the Hennegan family began earnestly praying for God's guidance on how they could serve the community of Guam.
preparing & training
In January 2021, Mel received a call from Resurrection Church near Minneapolis, inviting him to undergo training in the U.S. and raise support for a church planting initiative on the island of Guam. Between July 2022 and September 2023, Mel Hennegan, along with his family, was sent by Bayview Church to embark on a journey to various churches in the states to secure the necessary support. Throughout this period, he successfully completed church planting assessments and obtained full endorsements from the SEND Network, Pillar Church Network, and Pacific Church Network.
In October 2023, the Hennegan's, along with a select group of families from Bayview Church, were commissioned to embark on their church planting journey. Over the following five months, Mel and the church plant team conducted prayer meetings and training sessions to prepare for their public launch in March. These meetings took place in the Hennegan’s home starting with 12 people and then growing to 50 people in the span of a few months. During this time, two pastors, two deacons, and 30+ members were added to the church plant team.
publicity & permanence
Our mission has always been to bring the gospel to our community. On Resurrection Sunday of 2024, the Lord led us to begin holding public worship gatherings at the Guam Premium Outlets. The owners of Dream Galaxy — Guam’s newest family attraction — graciously opened their doors, allowing us to use their Event Room for Sunday services and their play area for our children’s ministry.
In April 2025, God graciously provided Gospel Life with a new home - decked with a sanctuary, fellowship hall, and multiple classrooms for children's ministry! We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Agana Heights Baptist Church — the oldest Protestant church on the island — as the newest evangelical church on Guam. Gospel Life now gathers for Sunday worship, midweek services, and discipleship ministries at the church on the hill overlooking Guam’s capital.
you? yes. you.
your life. your journey. your experiences. your calling.
This community isn’t complete without you.
God is calling you, with your questions, your gifts, your scars, and your hope.
We help each other become who we were created to be.