WELCOME
WELCOME
We would love to have you worship with us this Sunday. It is our prayer that from the moment you walk through the doors at Pathway Church, you will feel an overwhelming sense of home and family.
Whether you’re a regular attendee or visiting for the first time, we consider it a blessing and honor to have you with us. We pray that your experience at Pathway inspires you to live a God-First life. We gladly welcome you to this unique community, which we call Pathway Church!
MORE ABOUT US
At Pathway you will be welcomed with open arms. Pathway Church is all about helping, loving, and serving others to glorify God. The most celebrated aspect of Pathway is its diverse and gifted congregation. Some of our church family live just across the street and others travel a long distance to be a part of what is happening here at Pathway. Each person has been blessed by God to have a gift that glorifies His name in the most unique and helpful way possible.
We embrace a diverse source of activities and events to meet the needs of a new generation of believers. We feature a Vacation Bible School beyond your imagination, a July 4th Celebration with fireworks and all kinds of fun stuff and Christmas is always special with beautiful decorations. We cannot forget all the spiritual retreats, study series, youth camps, and family oriented trips.
No matter where you are from or what your life experiences might be, we have a place for you here at Pathway. You can find spiritual up-lifting opportunities to enrich your relationship with God, family and friends.
We invite you to become a part of Pathway!
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
PASTOR SAM SUMNER
As a slave to Jesus it is Sam’s desire to see Him proclaimed. He believes that the Church’s mandate is to “make disciples” of Jesus and that the end result of the Gospel’s work in someone’s life is complete redemption and transformation.
Sam first came to Pathway Church (then called Beulaville PFWB Church) in 2003 as a youth pastor where he served for about 3 years. In 2005, he cofounded Walk the Line Ministries, which has the goal of encouraging and equipping young Christians for ministry though mentorship and hands-on ministry experience. In 2010 he accepted the pastorate of Northeast PFWB Church where he served for nearly 6 years. Sam is also a former middle school teacher, has nearly 20 years of ministry experience, and a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University.
He loves his wife, Brooks, of 14 years and praises God daily that she is his co-laborer in God’s Kingdom. In April 2015 they welcomed their son, Kross into the world which was truly a miracle since they were given basically no hope of having children, and then in 2016 their second child, Brantley was born. They are both evidence that God is in control.
PASTOR BROOKS SUMNER
Brooks is a driven and passionate minister who has a vision to see people grow spiritually and become active participates in the Body of Christ. She believes that we are not only called to love Jesus but to also love His Church.
She is an ordained minister with the PFWB with 14 years ministry experience that includes evangelism, discipleship, mission work, etc. Brooks has also served as the Girls Ministry director of the Pentecostal Free Will Baptist denomination, preach in numerous churches throughout Eastern North Carolina, and been the key note speaker at several women’s and leadership events. In 2016 she returned “home” to Pathway Church when her husband, Sam, was offered the pastorate there, and in 2018 she was asked to serve alongside him as an associate pastor. She and Sam are blessed to serve the people of Pathway and raise their kids, Kross and Brantley, in such a vibrant and loving body of believers.
TAMMIE FUTREAL
PATHWAY KIDS
JUDY MILLER
PATHWAY KIDS
HEATHER LANIER
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
CHRIS MERCER
MEN’S MINISTRY
COURTNEY PARADISO
WORSHIP LEADER
MATT & SUZIE SUMMERLIN
THE WAY STUDENTS
ROBERT HOUSTON
MEDIA TEAM
BAILEY MARSHBURN
SOCIAL MEDIA
MIRIAM SUMMERLIN
TEXT MINISTRY
CATHY BYRD
HOSPITALITY TEAM
TOMME MAIER, JAMES BROCK & THERESA TOVAR
OUTREACH MINISTRY
CONNECT
CONNECT TO GOD
We believe there is no better way to invest your life and get planted in the house of God than to connect with Him daily. Personal devotion is the daily practice of making space in your life to seek God. You can do this through prayer and reading the Scripture.
Participating faithfully in church services plays an important role in keeping our spiritual life on track. At Pathway Church we believe it is vital to establish a consistent connection to God and grow in your walk with Him.
CONNECT TO OTHERS
At Pathway we help, love & serve others to glorify God. Connecting to others is an essential part of growing in Him. You will feel like you have a family here at Pathway.
CONNECT TO MINISTRY
Small Groups: A teaching ministry of the Word of God, for the purpose of reaching, teaching and winning the lost to Christ.
Bible Buddies: Making little steps from the Nursery to Kids for Christ.
Kids For Christ: A Ministry to promote and interest the children of Pathway in areas of worship, prayer and evangelism.
Pathway Students: Three ministries in one. Middle School, High School, & Young Adults continue to develop a real relationship with God that will produce a lasting impact.
Adult Bible Study: A Ministry to enable the mind to acquire knowledge by the reading and investigation of God’s Word.
You’nique Women: A Ministry to promote interest among women in the work of Christ’s Kingdom and to assist in all phases of the work of Pathway with a special emphasis on spiritual growth.
Men’s Ministry: A ministry to promote spiritual growth, fellowship, and unity among our men for the work of Christ’s Kingdom and to assist in all phases of the work of Pathway.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
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Pathway Church
275 N NC Hwy. 41
Beulaville, NC 28518
Tel: 910.298.4141