New Walk Church

I had never attended church with my husband and we had been together 20+ years.

After several personal invitations from our son, we attended.

We instantly felt welcomed. People greeted us the moment we drove in. We received one of the best parking spots available. As we entered, the parking attendants greeted us with huge smiles and welcomes. Under the entry awning, numerous smiling members greeted us. One of which gave us a quick little tour of the building. They had free coffee and the children's ministry was amazing, so safe and secure.

I've since let my grandsons enjoy the children's ministry. One is autistic and they treat him with care and compassion.

Walking into the auditorium, I was given a pen and a sermon note taking card. The card was based on the sermon of the week and specifically designed for taking notes. Fantastic idea!!! I have never been given a tool that was designed for better Biblical retention ever before! What an amazing idea and so thoughtful.

You don't have to be a member to get Baptized, or to have the prayer team pray for you or with you, or to attend one of their small groups, or to attend one of their Spectacular events for children; such as the Christmas snow event, or the Easter Helicopter Drop and evening Glow Hunts. You're kids can even join the Youth Group which has a wonderful youth Pastor, Pastor Rusty.

Lead Pastor Gary and his fellow pastors share the message in clear, relatable ways. When they quote scripture, it's displayed on large screens so that you absolutely understand what verse is being quoted and what is being said with no question.

I love the music. It might be louder than "some" others, but I can literally feel the spirit filling the room.
It is a tad too loud for my 80 year old father, but the perfect solution is to enjoy some coffee and watch the church musicians on the TV monitors in the cafe. When the musicians finish, they share a very nice welcome to the first-time visitors. So, when they begin speaking instead of singing, that's your cue to go into the auditorium. There the ushers will help you find a seat. The Pastor is usually just coming out onto the stage at that time.

This is only my personal opinion but I agree with how the church does the music. It's modern but with Christian messages. I love my fellow "older" attendees, but most older folk are already believers.

It's wonderful to get new "older" Christians, but the older we are, the quicker we'll be gone in all likelihood. We need to show the younger generations that church can be enjoyable and not so ridged and stuffy. That you can learn the teachings of the Bible in relatable, modern, understandable, enjoyable ways. We need the younger generations to understand Christianity, because we need them to continue to spread God's word when we're gone. (Again, just my opinion)

We attended off/on for about 4 months. Then we attended a few weeks in a row before attending one of the "Bootcamps", which to me is kinda like a get together to figure out you're best fit for getting to know you're fellow church attendees while also actively serving in some way to help spread Jesus' message. The church attendees truly become your "church family".

At the Bootcamp we attended, Pastor Darius took time to speak with us on a personal basis. The very next week Pastor Darius again inquired how we were. My husband who rarely told personal stuff to anyone, immediately felt so comfortable with PD that he mentioned that he wasn't feeling so great and that some tests were run. PD said a prayer for us, with us for my husband.

Unfortunately we did not receive good news. My husband had pancreatic cancer and passed 11 months and 20 days later. In my opinion, my husband wouldn't have made it that long, nor i through his illness, without all of the love, support and care we received from all of the church staff, as well as, other new friends we've made at church.

We started going here and have never stopped. Pastor Darius honored us by serving as the minister at my husband's memorial.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I have been to many churches in my life that were too much about the rules. New Walk is about the message in the Bible and love for everyone. My special needs daughter and her special needs friends that attend love this church. I have never seen anyone not welcomed here. If you don't feel welcomed for some reason come see me and we can talk about it. You see this church has taught me to love everyone.

There’s no place like home. New Walk has been my church home for nearly 4 years. I’ve seen God at work in so many ways week after week, year after year. The people are genuinely friendly and welcoming – everyone is welcome at New Walk.

The services each weekend are lively and engaging. Pastor Gary leads the church with a clear focus on helping others come to know and follow Jesus. His weekly messages are well presented, Biblically solid, and practical for living out what God’s Word teaches. The worship is first-class with contemporary music and lead by a diverse and skilled team.

If you are looking for a place to belong, grow, and experience what it means to follow Jesus side-by-side with others, there is a wide variety of different Groups to choose from. Groups are a way to connect with others while studying God’s Word together - but not always in ways you’d expect… some Groups meet at the church, many others meet in homes, some meet in local restaurants, parks, and other places around Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, and Dade City. There are Groups for men, women, young adults, teens, couples, primetimers (55+), as well as Groups with a mix of all of the above.

There are great things every week for the kids (on the weekends) and the teens (on Wednesdays) - and are led by an amazing team of leaders and volunteers.

Ultimately, New Walk is a fun place focused on reaching the community with the Good News about Jesus, and providing a clear path to growing in what God called us to do and be.

I highly recommend New Walk to anyone that is looking for a place to call home.

There are four weekend times that can fit your schedule, an amazing kids hour that your Children will beg to come to.

Big events to reach the surrounding community.

The Lead Pastor, Pastor Gary is a top tier communicator, and an even better follower of Jesus.

He truly loves God, and people.

If you have a teenager, the Wednesday night youth time is the place to be!!

God is doing big things at New Walk and we would love for you to join us!

My family and I attended for the first time in November. Everyone was so welcoming. They make parking a breeze, which is nice because there are a lot of cars. In fact, on your first visit, you get special parking at the front. There are lots of people at the entrance to welcome everyone. On your first visit, someone takes you on a brief tour so you know where everything is. My family loves that they have a Cafe to pick up some coffee, hot chocolate, pastries or bagels.

The worship music is modern with some great talented musicians. I've thoroughly enjoyed the message every time we've attended. Pastor Gary talks about real life struggles and guides everyone with Bible based lessons. The content is amazing as well as the delivery. We all look forward to attending weekly. Please come check it out for yourself. Something amazing is happening at New Walk Church.