Pathways: Young Adult Ministry
Launching Thursday, May 28, 2026
@ 6:00p.m.
with Bible Study #1
Table Talk #1
Thursday, June 25, 2026
@ 6:00p.m.
(Location TBD)
Mission Statement
Pathways is Zion Reformed Church’s new young adult ministry!
Our mission is to disciple post-high school, college, and post-college young adults by creating a space for authentic community, faithful study of God’s Word, thoughtful engagement with Scripture, and practical application of the Christian life in today’s culture.
Ministry Philosophy
Young adulthood is a formative season!
It’s marked by:
Transition
Independence
Significant life decisions
During this stage, faith must move from something inherited to something owned.
Pathways exists to help young adults develop:
Maturity
Resilience
Biblically grounded faith that engages both heart and mind
Scripture calls believers to maturity (Eph. 4:14-15), to renewed minds (Rom. 12:2), and to have readiness to give an answer for the hope within us (1 Pet. 3:15).
Pathways seeks to develop these qualities through study, discussion, and community. To achieve this goal, we have Pathways Bible Study, Pathways Table Talk, and Pathways Gatherings.
Pathways Bible Study
- Date/Time: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Zion Reformed Church
- Purpose: Pathways Bible Study serves as the theological and discipleship foundation of the ministry. These evenings are for faithful study of Scripture, careful discussion and interpretation, and practical application. The goal is not to provide information but to foster transformation, helping young adults grow in biblical literacy, theological depth, and obedience to Christ.
- Date/Time: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Zion Reformed Church
- Purpose: Pathways Bible Study serves as the theological and discipleship foundation of the ministry.
These evenings are for faithful study of Scripture, careful discussion and interpretation, and practical application.
The goal is not to provide information but to foster transformation, helping young adults grow in biblical literacy, theological depth, and obedience to Christ.
Pathways Table Talk
- Date/Time: Once every other month on a Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Replacing one regularly scheduled Study night).
- Location: Local restaurant or public venue
- Purpose: Pathways Table Talk provides a relaxed, discussion-centered environment for engaging topics at the intersection of faith and culture.
These evenings model thoughtful Christian dialogue in public spaces and encourage young adults to articulate and defend their beliefs with humility and clarity.
Topics may include:
Cultural Issues
Apologetics
Ethical Questions
Current Events
Practical Theology
The idea isn’t to come up with the “correct” answer all the time, but to engage in discussion and conversation.
Pathways Gatherings
- Date/Time: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Zion Reformed Church
- Purpose: Pathways Bible Study serves as the theological and discipleship foundation of the ministry. These evenings are for faithful study of Scripture, careful discussion and interpretation, and practical application. The goal is not to provide information but to foster transformation, helping young adults grow in biblical literacy, theological depth, and obedience to Christ.
- Date/Time: Scheduled periodically throughout the year
- Location: Varies depending on the outing
- Purpose: Pathways Gatherings exist to cultivate authentic Christian community.
Discipleship is not formed through teaching alone, but through shared life.
These gatherings may include:
Casual hangouts
Meals
Local service projects
Game nights
Watching movies
Other community-building events
Anyone interested in that gathering’s plan is welcome to join, but shouldn’t feel pressured to do so if they’re not.
These moments strengthen relationship, encourage accountability, and foster belonging within the body of Christ.
