this is pathway

THE PATHway STORY

our history. . .

Neighborhood Church started in 1957 when a group of determined believers recognized a clear need in the Redding community. Initially part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church was built on a foundation of service and commitment.

OUR promise . . .

Discover a God who is better than you thought and a life more amazing than you imagined.

Look, life throws punches. You're probably looking for real answers, not empty slogans.

We get it.

At Pathway Church, we're building a different kind of Christian community:

• We promise to give you practical tools from a Christian perspective that actually help with real-life stuff – like managing stress, building better relationships, and finding a clear direction.

• No confusing jargon, just straightforward help to make your life work better. We believe Jesus offers the most solid foundation for this.

• We promise a place where you can be yourself, questions and doubts included. We're all imperfect people trying to live by God's grace – which to us means you're accepted as you are, not as you 'should be.'

• We're serious about being a community where healing from past hurts (even church hurts) can actually start.

• We promise a clear, understandable approach to Christian faith. We focus on the core teachings of Jesus and the Bible to help you build genuine strength, find lasting purpose, and develop a resilient hope.

• We'll show you how these principles lead to tangible positive changes, not just ask you to blindly believe."

is pathway the right church for you?



 We're not FOR you if

• If you want a church that beats you up - we're not for you.

• If you want a church that is just a social club and doesn't care if people get saved - we're not for you.

• If you want sermons that are more like motivational speeches - we're not for you.

• If you want a place where you have to look, act or be a certain way or you're looked down on - we're not for you.

• If you want a church with low energy - we're not for you.

• If you want a church that focuses on rules, legalism, and does and don'ts - we're not for you.

• If you want a church that tells you to work harder for Jesus - we're not for you.

• If you want a church where the Gospel is rarely preached - we're not for you.

PATHWAY MAY BE RIGHT
FOR YOU IF

• If you want a church where people don’t pretend to be perfect

• If you want a church where people love each other

• If you want a church where God’s grace is the main thing

• If you want a church with awesome programs for kids and students in your life

• If you want a church with classes and groups for building friendship and growing deeper

• If you want a church where it’s not a sin to have fun

• If you want a church that isn’t freaky or weird

• If you want a church that laughs

• If you want a church that gets involved in our community

• If you want a church with uplifting activities for all ages

• If you want a church with powerful music in styles to suit every generation
  

• If you want a church with an incredible range of ministry for all of life’s needs

• If you want a church that gives you time to catch your breath and heal your heart

• If you want a church that understands some people have been hurt by "the church"

JOIN US IF

• If you want a church where the Gospel of Grace is central

• If you want a church where people bring their Bibles and open them

• If you want a church that welcomes people in recovery

• If you want a church diverse enough for every social and economic level

• If you want a church where salvation by faith alone in Christ alone is unapologetically proclaimed

• If you want a church where people actually get saved

• If you want a church that teaches straight from the Bible

• If you want a church that believes what the Bible says is true

• If you want a church where you can bring friends and not be embarrassed

• If you want a church that makes deep theology practical and real

• If you want a church where Jesus is the only hero

• If you want a church that offers help for every kind of need

• If you want a church that doesn’t serve God for blessing, but from blessing

• If you want a church that never tells you to switch off your mind

IS PATHWAY THE RIGHT CHURCH FOR
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?

GIVE US A TRY and find out!

If you're curious about a Christian faith that's less about outdated rules and more about real connection and practical strength, check us out.

No pressure, just an open door.



This is pathway. experience who we are. You are welcome here.

Take a tour of the pathway campus with pastor matt and meghan

become a part of a great group of people

HOPE. COMMUNITY. CLARITY.

A great way to get connected and find friendship is to join a small group. Pathway is a large church, but there are ways to make this large church feel smaller.
If you're interested in exploring our small groups, click the button below.

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS YOUR PERSONAL SAVIOR?

DISCOVER JESUS

watch pastor bill present the gospel

Have you reached a point where you know you need Jesus? Perhaps you've been going to church your whole life, but you've never really embraced Jesus as your Savior. Or, maybe you've never stepped through the doors of a church, you'd say you're not religious. Whatever your background, Jesus stands ready to receive you. It isn't about a religion, or a list of do's and don'ts - it's about a personal choice to accept Jesus and experience a life more amazing than you can imagine.

But, you may ask, how can I get saved?

We like to call it the A,B,C's of the gospel.

ADMIT

I'm a sinner in need of Christ.

Romans: 3:23 - For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

BELIEVE

That Jesus died on the cross for me.

1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed.

CHOOSE

To exclusively trust in Christ as my only hope for salvation.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

PRAY

God, I admit I'm a sinner. I've disobeyed you. I admit that I can never solve my sin problem on my own. I need you.

God, I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me. I believe you transferred my sins to Christ. I believe you punished Him for my sins, which are paid in full by Jesus Christ. I believe that no amount of religion, good works, or living clean could ever pay for my sins - just Jesus.

God, I choose to trust in Jesus Christ as my only hope. I choose to receive Him as my Savior. I choose to turn away from any other hope. That is my choice. Thank you, God for saving me. I now trust in you alone. Amen.

If you prayed that prayer - Welcome to God's Family! We have a gift below, the Welcome to God's Family booklet that is completely free of charge.

If you'd like to let us know that you prayed the prayer of salvation, just email us at hello@pathwaychurch.life.

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