Great church services, not too big, coffee bar, some friendly people, lots of activities to get involved in.

We went three times and no one even said hello to us. This church is very cliquey and unless you know someone there already they are just too busy to bother with you. The worship is ok but is more like a performance than going before the throne. The teaching was basic without much depth. It's a big church to get lost in. I'm sure there are some wonderful people there but it would take quite awhile to find them and we are just ready to jump in somewhere and be about our Father's business. read more

So, let me tell you a little story about a young man (me), and how a webpage changed my life. Having grown up in a spiritual household that always believed in a higher power, yet never attend church. I happened upon a time recently, that I was faced with a serious illness in my family I turned for answers and comfort and realized something in my life was missing. I explored the Internet looking for answers that I thought would be at the end of my search string, that would explain why our family crisis was happening. No eval... so then while searching through my Facebook feed advertising came up for Bay Area Community Church. I thought what could it hurt, and opened the page. At some point, while viewing the page I decided to see what the church was all about by attending an outline version of their church service via Facebook. Fast forward to that Sunday, as the music started on the online service I was introduced to Jonathan Madrid and the band that played music that was so refreshing and current. I found myself beginning to relax and enjoy the vibe of the worship. The music stopped when a guy showed up on stage that I could relate to, he had a five o'clock shadow and was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. He began to preach and I could relate to everything he said. At that point, Pat Linnell changed my life. I became emotional and really could not understand what was happening to me, but it was AWESOME. Over the next few weeks, Pat preached about topics that really opened my eyes about the Lord. I quickly ran out and purchased a Bible and began reading several chapters a day with a goal of completing the entire Bible in a year. I am like a sponge, just soaking up everything. After several weeks I was finally introduced (via the online service) to Greg St. Cyr had just returned from taking some time off. He also finds a way to explain the "why" of the Bible and "how" we should live. He to me is like a father figure that you can look up to for advice and a shoulder to cry on. I have not missed an online service since, soon I will make my way over to the main campus for a live service. My advice to anyone that is not sure that BACC is right for you is to give them a shot online and watch a few services and make your decision. Greg, Pat, and Jonathan have given me the best Grace Bomb one can give, they have introduced me to Jesus. Thank you BACC. read more

Bay Area Community Church - Churches Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Our neighbor has gone to this church here for years - she recommended it for our middle schooler to attend the youth group classes Wednesdays. She had really enjoyed it. Highly recommend getting involved here if your looking for an accepting loving compassionate community of people. read more

Bay Area Community Church - Churches Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This church has a lot going for itself. The only thing holding it back is a systematic, developmental discipleship program, which is true of most churches out there. They teach the basics, but there is sooo much more of which I'm searching. The people here are very warm and inviting. They have a strong mission-mindedness and focus, which is great. The music is fantastic with their awesome musicians. It's like going to a concert each Sunday. The gathering and all activity is geared toward the professional, though it's not cliquish or rejecting of different kinds of people. read more

I gave this church about three months trying hard to make it my home church. This church has a lot of positive things going for it. For one, if you have a child under18 this is the place to go. Me personally I kept getting rubbed the wrong way person after person. One instance during the 9 am service, the worship team started praise music and I had a heavy that day and was crying out to God literally. Hands raised, eyes closed, tears running down my cheeks, and then I feel a poke on my arm and the usher said can you move so these people can get a seat. Let's just say I was livid. Not only did she disrespect me but also Jesus. I realize people are late and need a seat but the usher was very rude and disrespectful. She could have least used manners of excuse me, please, and thank you. Then I joined a womens bible study group and got up the nerve to share my testimony and the lady that ran it went from being polite and curteous to ignoring me completely or being rude by calling me slow. I get past these two things from people who are supposed to be Christian and following Jesus Christ. Alls I can say is Jesus would have NEVER made me feel like this. read more

Why Bay Area is my church home and why I would encourage you to come check us out. Every persons experience is going to be unique so I will just briefly tell you mine. I'm Colleen and I'm 26 and I have always believed in God. It wasn't until college that I believed Jesus died for Me (big crazy idea) and wanted a relationship with me (even crazier idea)! My college friends said when I got home I needed a church. My aunt and uncle attended BACC and suggested I go with them so I did and fell in love. The worship was cool, they had good free coffee, they emphasize making disciples from here in Nap town to the Nations (I love intl travel and cultures and this spoke to me)!! Their motto is Making Passionate Maturing followers of Christ from here to the Nations. So cool :) That was 2006...the only thing I didn't do was Get Plugged In!! So for the next 6 years I led the typical MTV 20something lifestyle...so what changed? I watched a sermon that changed my life from Andy Stanley called the New Rules for Love sex and dating. The last sermon Challenge was to take a year off from dating. So I did. May 2012 I stopped. That July My mentor suggested I go back to church...so obviously I chose BACC. By September the Challenge was wearing off and the Mentor suggested I .....dun dun dun...Get Plugged In at Church....Yikes!! So scary and I like new people... So it was Jocelyn's first Sunday as Connecting director and I thought she looked Nice and Normal enough so I asked her after church if they had a 20something group....they did!!! I started going in October and eventually became part of my life. These girls were NORMAL and NICE and GENUINE and broken just like me..I .felt alot less alone. details details blah blah...Then in January 2013 I made Jesus Lord of my life, then I got baptized IT WAS EPIC, then I went to a Christian festival thing...crazy awesome, then I went on a missions trip to El Salvador...even more AMAZING than my baptism...then I attended a Leadership Conf with the Women's Minister in Aug! It has only been a year??!!! As Pastor Greg preaches once you surrender and get in Gods JetStream ...it is fast and incredible. I ask the girls in the 20s often....what were you doing a year ago or where were you--for many of us we werent in Church. So I invite you to come to BACC and experience God's Jet Stream...if I can do this...so can you! read more

When my wife and I moved to the Annapolis area 3 years ago, we were searching for a new church. After the first Sunday at BACC we knew we had found home. It took us a year to get hooked up with a Missional Community. Once we did, I don't know how we lived without them. We are constantly challenged in our relationship with Jesus and friends have turned into family. God is moving at BACC. If you are looking for a Christ-centered church full of Jesus loving people, go check it out. You won't regret it for a second! read more

I hate to give one star to a church, but the messaging here is so negative and fear-based. It's just not my cup of tea. My daughter actually cried after walking out of their service. The sermon made her fear for her soul. That is NOT what Christianity should be. read more

I've been going to Bay Area for over 25 years. My wife Kathy and I moved away for 9 years, but stayed in touch; when we moved back to the area we purposely moved back to the Annapolis area to attend Bay Area. Stop by the 0915 service and move down to the front right - I'll be sure to say hello. Bring the kids and get them signed up in their age appropriate classes for an Awesome time with teachers who cherish the opportunity to share Virtues for Life, from neat Biblical stories. If you have a 4-5th grader and go to the 1115 service, I'll be there as you drop them off. Check out the website, but more importantly - just stop by... Brian H. read more

Wonderful church. Wonderful people. Such a blessing to be apart of this church. This church is very oriented towards missions and small groups. I've been going here for over 4 years. And it is the best church I have ever been too read more

I feel only a little wrong about giving a church 1 star but here it goes....I have been going to Bay Area regularly for the past two years...I have always liked the atmosphere and the messages given during the service. That was until a couple of weeks ago..The service was on "Sin" and while I am not opposed to being called a sinner for things I have done, I think Greg took it a little far by calling all homosexuals sinners. It is one thing to do something knowing that you are wrong, it's another to be condemned for who you are! I was so disappointed and really upset by that service...Needless to say we have not been back. We are now searching for a church to raise our two boys in that will not teach them that being gay is a bad thing... read more

This church has a great community environment with a very active young adult population. The preachers are not afraid to preach the truth of the gospel from the pulpit. Great scripture teaching and real life application. read more

This is a church with a good heart--a heart for its community and this country. A huge church like this can be very overwhelming but they do a good job of making it feel smaller with their 'missional communities' aka small groups. There's about a bazillion of these group organized by life stages and interests. One of our favorite things about this church (besides the spot-on biblical teaching by teaching pastor Pat) is their excellent children's ministry. There's classes for every age group from newborn to high school. PRO-TIP: if you are going to be checking in smaller ninos for child care/children's ministry make sure to get there 15 minutes before the service time as the classes fill up fast. If you do get there late and you don't think your kid will last inside for the whole church service, there's a cafe area where you can watch the sermon etc. read more

Not a review but a question: is this a non-denominational church? If not, what denomination does it follow? Not terribly important but I am interested in attending at some point and was curious. read more

I have been attending this church for about three years. As soon as I stepped into the church I felt like I was at home. Everyone welcomed and greeted me kindly. I heard the sound of the Worship band as I was walking in to find my seat and everyone was singing along. The sermon is very intense and they teach right from the Bible. They are not afraid of saying the truth and while that might offend some people, they read it right from the book. Plenty of opportunity to serve at the Church and on a missions trip. I just wish they would add more short term trips in the United States read more

My wife and I have been attending Bay Area Community Church since we moved into the area in February. BACC has a vibrant music ministry with talented and passionate musicians. The pastors are knowledgeable and they deliver sermons that make you think and are rich in the truth, in a casual manner that is easily understood. The use of video enhances the services with a good mixture of humor that brings context to the message of the day. Multiple weeks are devoted to unique themes that are creatively presented. The church has a great outreach ministry and has supported both domestic and international missions. Opportunities to take a part in the many ministries offered, including joining a small, local missional community, are efficiently managed in the lobby after each service. Most of all, since the first time attending BACC, we have felt the spirit of God moving in this church community. It's an exciting place for the entire family to worship and to be a part of a happening Christian community. read more

Non Denominational Bible Church. They try hard to make people welcome and yet stay true to the text/teaching of the Bible. Over 3000 call this church home. read more