Great church, great staff, great people, great small group leader. Come and see the saviors love that have died and left for you. I have been starting in this church this 2013 and went through a prodigal story to get back to it. Jesus is real and Holy Spirit is real. read more

Okay, it breaks my heart to finally need to write this. My wife and I attended Blue Sky for almost 16 years, I was baptized there, I served there, heck I even helped do facility maintenance for free since I had the skill and tools. The people here are great people don't get me wrong. I previously had this as a 5-star review. Over the course of the years Blue Sky has sent church plant after church plant, I'm not opposed to it and know it can help spread the gospel. My issue though comes from how fast they were to do this. With every church plant sent, the church [Blue Sky] sent some its strongest leaders as well as small group leaders. Back in 2012 it would be common to see small groups growing so much that you would generally have between 3-5 small group multiplications (making two groups from one large group) a month. Over the past 6 years Blue Sky has sent 6 church plants around the country, with one being in Taiwan and one most recently in Reading, England. These 6 multiplications have stripped Blue Sky of the strong leadership faster than they could grow. Now it is common to see between 2-4 small group multiplications a year. The small group leaders aren't strong enough yet, they were forced into these roles early on as the network leader, Steve Morgan became overly obsessed with church planting. Steve cares more for sending more church plants than he does making sure his congregation in each church has time to rebuild and grow. I have been on the verge of leaving for the last 2-3 years just due to a stalemate in growth, heck even small group discussions didn't seem fun, if anything they were more a waste of my time and money, yes money as I have a child I had to put in their child care and pay $15 a week for. I never understood once Blue Sky paid off their building entirely why they cannot help support families and pay for the childcare or at least help assist. The reason we left: Back in October 2021 during one of the team meetings (one Sunday a month that people who serve/volunteer in the church can meet), a small blurb was mentioned about not believing what is being said online. My wife and I had no idea what he, Krsh, lead pastor now at Blue Sky, was referring to. A week later my wife found this website "LeavingTheNetwork" which talked a lot about problems within the network. When I started reading through many of these I will admit I blew them off as just attacks upon the church from people who don't like the way the network is run since no pastor there has gone through seminary nor even counseling to help lead the church. These guys are raised up from the church itself, generally young 20s fresh out of college waiting to start their career until God calls them (typically Steve and pastors would pick these people and tell them) to lead, then they give up their career and work for the church. After Christmas 2021 more stories started coming out on the website, but this time from people who I knew and looked highly upon as they were once leaders of some sort or another in the church and now exposing it. I vaguely remember my old small group leader telling me not to read any of the website and not to believe it (this was at Christmas). Two months later, in February my wife and I finally decided to pull the plug from Blue Sky and the network. We invited our old small group leaders over for dinner (the ones who told us not to read or listen to the website) to break the news to them, but they beat us to the punch and informed us that they were leaving due to the network issues, we were totally blown away and lead to a great conversation. Fast forward a few months until now, I've stayed quiet on this as I didn't really want to go out and inform everyone as the information is out there, but after the latest news last Friday, made from one of the past overseers who had to hold onto this knowledge for years. Steve Morgan, the main leader of the entire church network, back in 1986 while he was a Youth Leader for a Mormon church, at 22 years old committed "forced sodomy" with a 15 year old boy. The LeavingTheNetwork website has come across the scanned files from the court and it reads the committed act is 'forced sodomy on a minor'. I read the entire court document, to me it is very disturbing. Steve kept this a secret with only a few leaders in the church until 2019 when he told all leaders what had happened. Now I am not sure what he "told" them but what I can say is that last Sunday at Blue Sky (I heard from others who still go there) that during the morning announcements they said that there has been sexual misconduct that has come up in regards to the main leader, Steve Morgan, and that more will be addressed at the Team meeting later that night. He also mentioned that this Team meeting is open to all. I got word that on Sunday night, Krsh had addressed this as Steve had consensual sexual activity with a boy in their late teens. Krsh lied, I cannot stay silent any longer! read more

I am so incredibly thankful to Jesus for Blue Sky church and the community. Clear teachings from the Bible!

I love this church! I attended Blue Sky for 12 years while I lived in Seattle and I don't know what I would have done without it. The people here really welcomed me in and took care of me. The thing that helped me the most when I first started attending were the small groups. I wasn't a Christian when I first started going and really didn't know much about the Bible. The questions that were asked at small group were usually something a Christian or a non-Christian could answer. This made me feel welcome and comfortable participating right away. I could share with my friends where I was at and ask questions about the things that felt hard for me without worrying about it being the "wrong answer." read more

I attended Bluesky Church for 12 years, was part of the original church plant team when the church started in 2004, served as an Overseer and Vice President of the Board, served as a lay pastor for a Discipleship Community, was a member of the worship team, and served as a small group leader for most of that time. I spent 17 years involved with a church in the Network of churches of which Bluesky is a part. Please google "Leaving the Network '' to read background information about Bluesky Church and its associated network. Read the personal stories from Bluesky and people all over network churches including my personal story (Andrew L). It pains me to say that this church is not a safe place. Because of the negative experiences of so many, questions about a lack of accountability, and the continued refusal of church leaders to take appropriate actions, 19 former pastors, staff members, and overseers including myself signed a Call to Action recommending an independent investigation. Over 540 people signed an associated petition. Please pay particular attention to a letter from an esteemed seminary professor. In summary, this professor said the following regarding Bluesky Church and its Network: 1. Perpetrating se***l abuse disqualifies one from ministry. 2. There are great concerns about lack of transparency/honesty regarding the Network Leader's criminal background. 3. There appears to be serious issues with Network leadership structures. 4. A lack of response to the Call to Action from Network Leaders speaks volumes. 5. The Call to Action by former leaders and staff is wise and biblical. 6. There are significant allegations of spiritual abuse in The Network. 7. The Network's response to the allegations is very disturbing as it postures themselves as the victims of "persecution." 8. This situation has all the hallmarks of abuse cover up, lack of honesty, and blame shifting. 9. Abuse survivors should do all they can to articulate their concerns to the church leadership. 10. As far as the Network Leader, he should take a leave of absence while the church allows a thorough, independent investigation. Please read all related documents and carefully consider information before joining this church. read more

I've had a great experience at this church. The church does a really good job of helping new people feel welcome. They have zoka coffee set up and doughnuts available upon your arrival there. The staff they have there are all super friendly and welcomed me as I looked around. I feel that the people here are genuinely friendly and want to get to know you. I feel like this church is not about is not all about being the status quo, but learning what is means to have a relationship with Jesus. read more

An absolute cult church. They tell you in the Bible studies not only which Bible you are to use, I like to use the king James and the King James only, they had issues with that. And then after praying they had issues in the words which I use to pray. I've never seen anything like it. And they also split my daughter up from her fiancé in her young adultsBible study that she attended for several months. Absolutely unbelievable. Neither of us have gone back for quite a while. read more

Oh me, oh my, where to begin ??? I sat through one of the most disconnected, meaningless (I can't call it a sermon) talks ever experienced in church. Church? is this really a church? Ya know we can call ourselves anything we want to, but what I experienced in my one and only visit was A lot of nonsense and hot air from the pulpit. Wisdom, truth, or substance, sadly non-existent. -- about the only good and authentic thing were the donuts and pastries. Bravo! at least they got that right. read more

I've been going to this church since July 2017. Jesus had just saved me, but I didn't have a church to call home. The people at blue sky welcomed me in and I started attending Sundays and a small group right away. The small group leader and guys at the church helped me so much. Being a new Christian I needed a lot of guidance and they were definitely there for me. It started to make sense why they want everyone who goes here to be fully devoted to one church, it is so so helpful to attend church together, spend time together, pray, and read the Bible with the same group of people! Just like in the Bible in Acts! Love these people! read more

Yes I attended bluesky for 6 months. I served with clean up etc. I also attended bible studies on wednesdays. I recently left based of of three reasons that i believe are contrary to the Word of God. 1) Bluesky believes in "election". Thier website states this clearly. Election means they teach that God gave his life not for all but for just some "the elect". 2) They also make you sign a church covenant that requires you to pay 10% of your income to them. 3) They discourage you from saying "amen" or "halleluyah" during the message bee cause they don't want you to offend the person next to you. In turn this offended me because I felt the holy spirit being quenched and controlled. It felt lifeless during the message. I have two stars however because the worship music was good. You can sing and lift your hands during the music. But once the music is over you have to be quiet again. It was kinda creepy. The pastors are young and just took over the church less than a year ago. I think the lead pastor is slowly breaking away from the prior lead pastors way of doing things but it could take years before the culture changes. This is my second time posting this. My friends who still attend bluesky scolded me for leaving my review so I deleted it. But I'm reposting because I have a voice and it's my God given right to express myself. Hopefully bluesky allows the holy spirit to express Himself in His own house soon. read more

We visited while on a mini vacation this weekend, and really enjoyed our morning. The building is clean, open and beautiful! But more importantly, there was a substance in worship and in the message. The pastor preached an applicable, expository message, and it was very genuine. We were welcomed as we walked in, and also were happy to have met a friendly staff pastor on the way out. We would love to visit again next time we're in town! read more

So glad to have gotten connected with this church! Met so many amazing brothers and sisters. The pastors are amazing and perosnal... you can ask them anything. Lastly, join a small group! You will get connected even more, and you will see your faith grow...guaranteed. read more

There is nothing like being in a family of believers who love each other. This is the case a Blue Sky. I grew up in church but never have experienced the love and grace from people the way this church does. Its about loving Jesus and loving people. How lucky am I to have been blessed the way God has blessed me with this church. read more

If you're someone who really wants to get to know who Jesus is, and what the Bible teaches, this is a great place to check out! I came here when I was a freshman at UW and felt so welcomed the first time I stepped in - people genuinely wanted to know me and pray for me. Four years later, Blue Sky remains a central part of my life in small group, Sunday teachings, and chill hang-outs with friends I made since university here. Love this place that feels like a second home! read more

I wish I could say I had a good experience here but unfortunately not. I and some friends attended one of the small groups here and enjoyed it so much...right up until we were kicked out for not becoming members of their church. I was in college and attended a church closer to home and couldn't afford to drive so far more than once a week, my friends were unable because they had obligations at their church on Sunday's and none of us had small group opportunities where we attended on Sundays. We all came to this small group because it was one of the few college age small groups and we were promptly turned away. I've grown up and spend time at many churches and other ministries and no other church or church camp was ever so exclusive. It pains me and my friends that we were kicked out for seeking the company of other God-loving peers, only to be turned away. Jesus would NEVER do that. In fact he did the opposite when he told his children to come to Him after his deciples tried to turn them away. A church should welcome people who are avidly seeking God even if they go to another church one other day of the week, not make it a members only club. God did not say you could only have decipleship with one church. We are ALL the body of Christ. Having this church slam the door in our faces was incredibly disheartening. read more

This church is not real friendly. Tried to visit no one would approach me. I don't think they like diversity here. Went up to a young woman at the entrance of the church to ask a question & she looked like she was scared of me. She was white. Not a tolerant place. I haven't been back. So you want people to come to church, then if they aren't looking a certain way like weighing in at 120 pounds, pasty, married, and boring no one will approach. It's turning into a white wash community me thinks. read more

Lets save you some time here - If you're young, you have calvinist or fundamentalist leanings, you like authoritative leadership and you think women have no place leading, then this church is for you! You will be welcome into their folds. If you don't agree with any of this don't waste your time! read more

My husband and I have been attending Blue Sky for a few months now. We really love it here! Even though it's a pretty big church, someone new has made a point to come up to us and engage us in conversation each Sunday. One of my favorite parts is the kids' program. They have this awesome indoors jungle gym in the middle of the kids' space, and then classrooms for different ages all around it. Worship is genuine and powerful without being flashy and the teaching is rooted in the Bible. I would definitely recommend this church! read more

Moved to the Bellevue area 5 years ago, after checking out a couple of churches. We really feel the Holy Spirit .

Music is bad, their teachings aren't totally biblically accurate and I'd rather listen to something upbeat and less judge-y.

This church is highly polarizing. If you meet some of the people there, or read the reviews here, you'll hear all the glowing praises. The great music, good coffee, and welcoming people who are earnest and obedient. Many of whom quit their jobs, left their families and moved from the bible belt to plant this church. The church is very thoughtful about the experience it is trying to create especially for young impressionable newcomers. You'll be hard to find a more committed group of people who sacrifice a lot of their time and money. There's enough praise in these reviews that I'm going to offer a different view. Before I do, it's important to keep in mind that churches are run by imperfect people, and often times, when bad experiences happen, its usually individuals with good intentions that say or do something wrong. You will never find a perfect church...ever. But there are some practices that are systemic in nature here that create the same set of issues happening over and over again that go beyond good intentions. And the church is pretty clear. If you don't like it, find another church. I outline what those are in a factual manner, and I have tried to remove my own feelings or interpretation. So if someone wants to refute these on a factual basis, they can. I reserve my own commentary in the final paragraph. First, there is a very unique culture where conformity is key. There is a way you do pray by getting uncomfortably close to people and laying hands, praying by repeating the words that God puts in your head, and interpreting your dreams as signs or visions from God. For example, someone may say to you, "I have this voice that is God telling me that you should stop feeling guilty about your past..." Statements that are generally obvious yet vague enough to be true in some way that prompts some sort of response. And although the church seems contemporary and young, it is extremely conservative, and fundamentalist. They believe in literal interpretation of the Bible. There is a belief that there are those who have the gifts of healing and the gift of speaking in tongues. And what's most apparent is how unusually nice people are to newcomers, commonly described as lovebombing. Bombarding newcomers with attention, kindness and love with the sole purpose of conforming you to their mold. Having experienced it myself, I have to say it works pretty well, until you realize its not real and its not about you as a person. The most notable aspects of the church, is it's authoritarian stance. Hebrews 13:17 is an oft cited verse. You are not encouraged to question your leaders and you must follow their direction in all aspects of your life. If you do not, you will be reprimanded, have your commitment to God questioned or asked to leave. Infractions include showing up late, not attending small group regularly (even if its due to work or family reasons), or not giving sufficiently to the church which is monitored and tracked. Leadership is purely autocratic, run through a head pastor, and enforced by a staff of young pastors with no formal theology training. Bylaws are not public, and elders are selected by the head pastor, so there is no system for accountability. Budget is also a private matter; to ask for it, is to question the authority of your leaders, and God. Only giving is shared relative to the monthly goals, which pressures members to give more, with zero insight on spending. You can decide if this is the right church for you. I won't judge you either way. But if you've gone there and it didn't feel right, please don't judge other churches based on your experience here. I'm know this church has helped lots of people in their walk and my intent is not to demean this church, but this post is not for them. It's for those who experienced pain, questioned their faith and have decided to abandoned it because of their experience here. To let them know they're not alone, to help those trying to make an objective opinion of where they should go to church. Fortunately there are lots of great churches here like North Shore Baptist, Overlake, Eastlake, Eastridge and Timberlake where you can come to learn more about Christ, and grow in your faith. God Bless. read more

I love Blue Sky Church! Since the first time I visited I've felt welcomed and included into the community there. The leaders really live out what they believe and I've seen God do good things in so many peoples' lives as they've come around and gotten involved in the church. I'd highly reccomend it! read more

Bluesky is a wonderful church. I have been going for a few years now and absolutely loving it! It is a multi ethnic church with many college students. The worship is amazing the band sounds great. The teachings are good very accurate to the bible no miss guiding or inaccuracy. All the people are nice and the kids program and middle school group and high school group are always fun and refer to the bible!! Overall amazing! read more

Blue Sky is truly amazing! Our family commutes 50 miles each way and it is totally worth the drive! Our faith and trust in Jesus has grown tremendously because of the great teaching and real life application of the Bible and building strong friendships. Thank you Blue Sky "family!" read more