Pathway Church

What Pathway Church does

Pathway Church is a private non-profit religious organization headquartered at 2001 N Maize Road in Wichita, Kansas, operating a multi-campus ministry across Sedgwick County. The church serves general community members, students in grades 6-12, families with young children, incarcerated individuals, recovery and sober-living residents, and senior living residents through three physical campuses — Westlink (the headquarters and Central Services location), Goddard, and Valley Center — alongside an online streaming campus and 17+ MicroCampuses located in correctional facilities (Hutchinson Central and East Units, Sedgwick County Work Release, Sedgwick County Jail Annex, Women's Jail), addiction recovery centers (Recovery Hub, Oxford Villa, Oxford Grand, Oxford Vista), senior living communities (Via Christi Village, Via Christi McLean, Cedarhurst Senior Living, Goddard Medicalodge, Dove Estates), and Union Rescue Mission.

The operational technology stack centers on a church management platform with online giving (electronic check, debit/credit card, text-to-give, and recurring gift scheduling), the Pathway mobile application for iOS and Android providing member access to messages, devotionals, events, groups, giving, and prayer requests, live broadcast plus on-demand video delivery of weekend services via Church Online Platform, and a prayer request submission system. Complementary service lines include Kidslink Preschool (a state-licensed Christian preschool serving children ages 3-5 with monthly tuition between $160 and $285 depending on class frequency), Kids Day Inn (a Mom's Day Out program for children ages 1-3 at $90/month plus a $45 registration fee), The Neighborhood children's ministry for birth through 5th grade, and the IGNITE student ministry for grades 6-12.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tithes and offerings from congregants under a consolidated one-fund budgeting model, supplemented by preschool and daycare tuition, non-cash gifts including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, gift annuities, charitable trusts, and planned estate gifts, plus event registrations. The church is governed by an Elder Team led by Chairman Rob Dakin, with Lead Pastor Todd Carter (transitioning to a campus planting role focused on a 10-year vision to plant 100 churches), Executive Pastor Rodney Elliott, and approximately 30 paid staff spanning Central Services and campus teams. Community growth is volunteer-driven, with 141+ volunteers serving across MicroCampus locations and over 700 people participating in a weekly Wednesday 1:54 PM scheduled prayer time. Documented 2025-2026 outcomes include 181+ baptisms in the first seven months of 2025, 89 Easter 2026 baptisms across all campuses, and 700+ children served through the CarePortal partnership with over $435,000 in Sedgwick County economic impact.

Name

Pathway Church

Legal name

Pathway Church

Website

https://pathwaychurch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pathway Church is a non-profit religious organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operating three physical campuses, online streaming, and 17+ MicroCampuses in correctional, recovery, and senior settings, serving broad community segments through weekend worship, age-tiered ministries, and licensed preschool and daycare programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian church programs
• Preschool education services
• Youth ministry programs
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue stream from church members contributing financially. Supports entire church budget including ministry, operations, and outreach. One-fund model where donors designate gifts to the general church budget rather than specific projects.
2. Preschool Tuition (Kidslink): State-licensed preschool program at Westlink campus charging monthly tuition ranging from $160-$285 depending on class frequency. Registration fees of $65-$85.
3. Kids Day Inn Fees: Mom's Day Out program charging $90/month tuition with $45 registration fee for children ages 1-3.
4. Non-Cash Gifts: Accepts donations of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, gift annuities, charitable trusts, and planned gifts through estate strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Pathway Church operates a multi-campus Christian church with weekend worship services, children's and youth ministries, and a state-licensed preschool (Kidslink) plus daycare (Kids Day Inn) at its Westlink campus. It serves individuals and families through weekly services, small groups, MicroCampuses in non-traditional settings, online streaming, and community outreach programs.

Product overview

Pathway Church offers a multi-campus church experience with physical locations (Goddard, Valley Center, Westlink) and digital services. The core offering is weekend worship services with live broadcasts and on-demand message content. Supporting ministries include children's programs (The Neighborhood, Kidslink Preschool, Kids Day Inn), student ministry (IGNITE), community groups, and MicroCampuses for specialized communities. Digital products include the Pathway App for mobile access, online giving platform, and devotional content. The church also operates outreach programs locally and globally through partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kidslink Preschool: State licensed private Christian preschool located within Westlink Campus, providing early childhood education from a Christian perspective for more than 35 years
• Kids Day Inn
• The Neighborhood
• IGNITE
• MicroCampuses

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services Multi-campus weekend worship services held at the Westlink, Goddard, and Valley Center campuses, including live music, a 30-minute message, and announcements. Services last approximately one hour.
• Online Campus Live broadcast and on-demand viewing of weekend services for remote attendees, including message-only and full service options accessible via website and mobile app.
• The Neighborhood (Children's Ministry) Children's ministry for birth through 5th grade offering safe, age-appropriate environments with Bible teaching, small groups, and check-in security systems at all three campuses.
• IGNITE Student Ministry Student ministry for 6th-12th graders offering mid-week Bible studies, weekend services, small groups, and summer camp experiences (Mix, MOVE).
• Kidslink Preschool State-licensed private Christian preschool for children ages 3-5, offering two-day, three-day, or five-day class options with academic curriculum integrated with Bible teachings.
• Kids Day Inn Mom's Day Out program for children ages 1-3 at the Westlink Campus, providing socialization experiences in a Christian environment with Monday, Thursday, or Friday class options.
• Messages on Demand On-demand video library of weekend sermon messages and full service recordings organized by series (e.g., Unlikely, Guardrails, GOAL!).
• Pathway Mobile App Official mobile app for iOS and Android providing access to messages, devotionals, events, groups, giving, and prayer resources to stay connected to the church community.
• Online Giving Platform Digital giving platform supporting online payments, text-to-give, campus giving, and non-cash gifts (stocks, annuities, planned giving).
• Pathway Devotionals Daily devotional series delivered via email and organized by message series topics such as Unlikely, Guardrails, and Overwhelmed.
• Groups (Community Groups) Small group ministry connecting people with similar interests for Bible study, fellowship, service, and spiritual growth.
• MicroCampuses Small intimate community gatherings of 10-50 people meeting in non-traditional locations including correctional facilities, recovery centers, and senior living communities.
• Global & Local Outreach Outreach programs including local community service, global mission trips, CarePortal foster care support, and MOHI child sponsorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 181+ decisions for Jesus through baptism in first 7 months of 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Youth HorizonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth outreach ministry partnering with Pathway Church at the Goddard campus. Exists because God is the defender of the fatherless. Staff and volunteers mobilize the church to help meet needs of at-risk youth in the community.
• Hope is AliveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction recovery ministry radically changing lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and their families. Partnership involves volunteers and support from Pathway Church.
• Hope Ranch for WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based equine-assisted learning, mentoring, and residential home for women seeking freedom and healing from physical, mental, and spiritual effects of trauma and addiction.
• Embrace of WichitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization serving clients in need of compassionate Christian support. Pathway volunteers provide committed Christian men and women to share unconditional love of Christ.
• Family Promise of Greater WichitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnites hearts and hands to provide compassionate hospitality and empower homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence.
• CarePortalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform connecting local churches with child welfare system to respond to family needs. Named Church of the Year for serving 700+ children with $435,000+ impact in 2025.
• Missions of Hope International (MOHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership central to Pathway's 10-Year Vision. Through child sponsorship, provides education, care, and spiritual support to children and families in Kenya with transformation impact.
• India Gospel League (IGL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer partnership to raise $10,500 to host Vacation Bible School in Indian villages where children have never heard about Jesus. Kids participate in fundraising through lemonade stands and donations.
• Global Outreach Partners (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term mission trips including Mexico City/Xalatlaco. Church members travel to serve international communities as part of global outreach strategy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Subsplash: Church engagement platform offering mobile apps, giving, and media delivery. Comparable as ecosystem/adjacent technology competitor to Pathway's in-house app and digital giving stack.
• Pushpay: Church management and digital giving platform used by many large churches. Comparable as an adjacent/enabling technology provider that supports the type of online giving, mobile app, and donor engagement Pathway operates.

Direct peers

• Gateway Church: Large multi-site church in Texas with preschool, children's, and student programs. Comparable to Pathway for breadth of age-segment programming across campuses.
• Summit Church: Multi-site church in the Raleigh-Durham area with strong student ministry and missions focus. Comparable to Pathway's IGNITE student ministry and outreach/planting strategy.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Multi-site church in South Florida offering preschool and family ministries. Comparable to Pathway's combination of faith-based preschool (Kidslink) and multi-campus worship model.
• McLean Bible Church: Multi-site church in the Washington D.C. metro with online campus and global missions. Comparable to Pathway's regional multi-campus plus MicroCampus/outreach model.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church in the Charlotte area known for rapid campus expansion, online presence, and worship-driven branding. Comparable to Pathway's model of small-group + multi-campus community engagement.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the U.S. with a national online campus and the Church Online Platform product. Comparable to Pathway for both physical-campus multiplication strategy and digital/streaming infrastructure.
• North Point Community Church: Large multi-campus church in the Atlanta area known for a strategy of multiplying campuses and online content. Highly comparable to Pathway's multi-site + online broadcast model serving a regional metro.
• Saddleback Church: Multi-campus church known for church-planting networks and small group-driven growth. Comparable to Pathway's 100-church vision and small group emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pathwaychurch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/pathwaychurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/pathwaychurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/pathwaychurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pathwaychurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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