In 1994, a house church of students from diverse backgrounds were united in hunger to experience more of God. They connected with a house church of adults who were united by the same desire. Together they began to worship, pray, and experience the power and presence of God.

Although they never intended to become a “church” they realized that God was creating a new community. They began calling themselves “Edmond Fellowship.” They met weekly together at Edmond Community Center in Downtown Edmond, Oklahoma, but the life of the community flourished around dinner tables, in homes, parks, and coffee shops.

In 1998, the community purchased a building at 228 W. Hefner Road and changed the name to Bridgeway Church. The location reflected a desire to be a “bridge” between young and old, rich and poor, and between the races. But the building was never central to the identity of the community.

House churches began to form throughout central Oklahoma in various neighborhoods and on college campuses.

While continuing a firm commitment to the authority of the Scriptures, we wanted greater freedom in worship and experience with the Holy Spirit. In short, we wanted to combine the truth of the Bible and the power of the Spirit.

We are still in the baby steps of our journey…