North Way Oakland Campus


About North Way Oakland
At North Way Oakland, we foster CONNECTIONS - connecting to Christ, to each other and to the greater community. We do this through our weekly services, but also through the programs we provide. Whether it is over coffee, music, or just in conversation with one another, at North Way Oakland, individuals are free to be who they are, explore another side of themselves, share their faith, and make a difference.


At the heart of North Way Oakland are three key principles:
  • We believe in "transformational" worship - providing the teaching and the environment to grow in your relationship with God, and with others in our community
  • We believe in empowering those in our community to help shape the church in new ways while respecting and leveraging the experiences and wisdom of our established church leaders
  • We believe in actively serving the community of which we are a part, by speaking out against injustice, serving those less fortunate, and being an advocate for those in need


This is the North Way Oakland Way.


Mike Arnold, Oakland Pastor
Mike Arnold is the North Way Oakland Pastor where his goal is to help the church become a thriving community of Christ-followers who will impact our city, country and the world.

Mike began his walk with Christ at the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy where Joe Coffey was the chaplain. For the past 17 years, Joe has remained a constant mentor, friend and the person Mike looks to for advice in every area of his life.

Mike earned a degree in Christian education from Taylor University and holds a Masters of Arts in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Mike served eight years in Campus Focus, the college ministry of The Chapel, building and leading one of the largest College Ministries in Ohio. Over the past several years, Mike has been the Director of Young Adult Ministry at Central Christian Church in Henderson, Nevada.

Mike is an adventurer at heart. Mike’s adventure in his relationship with Christ has taken him around the world, giving him the opportunity to impact people’s for eternity. His passion for living extends into everyday life.


Dr. Jay Passavant, Senior Pastor
Jay Passavant is the Senior Pastor of North Way Christian Community in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington & Lee University and the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Jay was ordained in the United Presbyterian Church in 1974, served in youth ministry for seven years before starting North Way in 1981. North Way is a thriving congregation of nearly 3,500 members and has planted two daughter churches, as well as supporting the establishment of scores of congregations in China and India.

Throughout his pastoral ministry, Jay has focused on building strong families and has preached and talked frequently on biblical foundations for marriage, parenting, and a satisfying family life.


Scott Stevens, Pastor of Ministry Development
Scott Stevens is the Pastor of Life Development at North Way. He leads the Kidz and Student Ministries as well as being one of the directional leaders and preaching pastors of our Church.

Scott has a degree in Education from Edinboro University. He served as Youth Minister at Homestead U.P. Church for several years, then as Director of Student Ministries at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church before coming to North Way. Scott’s passion is to engage and develop next generational leadership for the local church.

Scott is a native Pittsburgher with a love for all things Pittsburgh. Each spring he is that guy who believes this is the year the Pirates will win the World Series! Scott lives in Pleasant Hills with his wife of 20 years, Tina, and his daughters Alyssa and Erin. Go Bucs!





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