Bridgeway Church of Silicon Valley

As a family we move the Bay area earlier this year and was looking for church to call home. We went to several church north and south of the Bay area but ultimately ended up settling at this church for the following reasons.
1. Short Sermons — I believe they are no longer than 30 Minutes! Enough Said.
2. Friendly people — Due the open nature of any church getting to know people I believe is harder when anyone can come and go. Despite this church’s openness people were extremely friendly and kind from the first day. Speak volumes when church member walk to the talk.
3. Multi-​cultural — This church used to be a Korean speaking church but now it is mix of Asian ethnicities. Good to see we can all get a long.
4. English Ministry — is bigger than the Korean Ministry. This mean the English Ministry leads the church. I have never seen a church that was able to make the decision to speak English over Korean and invest into the Future. Amazing. This is not one of those lame English Ministries struggling along side a dominating Korean Ministry. Quite frankly I believe English Ministry need to be leading in order for the 2^nd generation to grow in faith.
It has a budding college and family ministry that seems to be growing and healthy. This is what going to church should feel like

Usually I do not write any type of reviews, unless I believe it will help others.
My experience has been positive. The members and leaders are caring, warm, and will take time to get to know you. Strong points would be fellowship, activities, sermon, bible study and members help anybody that wants to grow with Christ. The sermons and message from Pastor Chris is solid. My drive to Bridgeway is about 30 minutes, but it is worth it and feel this is where God is calling me. However, don’t take my word for it and visit the congregation to see for yourself.

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I don’t know that I can say a whole lot that hasn’t been said fairly extensively by the previous two reviewers. I’m in agreement that this is a smaller church, that’s cozy, the pastor emphasizes trying to get to know everybody at least by name (cue theme from Cheers). This gives the church a very cozy and very friendly feel, it actually feels smaller than it is because everyone is so friendly. A lot of people will try to go out of their way to get to know you, make conversation, and just share in a lot of fun in general. It makes you feel like you’ve been there forever.
Beyond that, the church has a solid Biblical foundation, constantly challenging its members to be stretched and to grow in their knowledge and relationship with God. The head pastor, while quirky, is very down-​to-​earth in how he presents the message of the Bible. The church provides a group for everyone and there definitely is a rather familial atmosphere to it. The congregation is rather mixed, consisting of an even share of college students, single working adults, and families, with places for even children and youth to fit in.
Honestly, I don’t know that words can really describe it, so I’d suggest you come check it out yourself sometime.

When I checked out this church, I noticed the hospitable and warming personalities from the core people here. The pastor is rather humorous but at the same time teaching and focusing on God’s love. Doctrine is very sound.
Not a big «bling bling» church, which can be good for those who are tired of the megachurch scene and the possible hardships of getting to know people. Many ministries, good for the infant, great for HS, college, and single adults, as well as a couples group. There are planned events (bbq, sports, hiking trips.) One of the few churches I’ve found that offer a variety of consistant group discipleship programs, that cater to many levels of one’s Christian walk, as well as the non-​Christian.
Every Sunday there is a free lunch fellowship after the service, where there is great opportunity to get to know people.
Overall, a place where one can experience fun, fellowship, growth with God and his people.