I had a positive experience here…read more I visited while vacationing in the area, and it proved to be a good, meaningful service, from which I came away spiritually nourished. Also, the church was highly organized, and the service's production value was top notch, without being gaudy or distracting. My sincere thanks goes out to everyone at Barefoot Church. Keep doing what you're doing :-)

Really enjoyed this church when we would attend while on vacation. Now that we live in North…read moreMyrtle Beach and started attending on a regular basis we are more than disappointed. It's obvious that Pastor Clay caters to vacationers because the messages are pretty much the same each week. Over time Pastor Clay has become a too "modern". Using the term Flipping or Freaking where the F word could be used. I made a comment basically defending police officers and was told to "check my self". Three gals privately messaged me and told me to take my racist ass and leave. Another called me a racist bitch. Three other families that I know have left this church. God never goes out of style or changes to meet the times.

I spotted this entry on the Atlas Obscura website and we had to stop in to check this out. I've…read morealready seen the World's Smallest Church in Winslow Arizona and the Smallest Church in America in South Newport Georgia, so this was of interest. (They're in my "Superlatives" collection.) Built in 1972 by Rev. Emory Young and volunteers, the chapel was inspired by a similar roadside church spotted in Washington state. Chiropractor Dr. Gaylord Kelly helped fund the project, and local businesses and churches pitched in. The result is a 12-by-24-foot structure with six petite pews that seat just twelve people. Despite its size, it's one of the smallest churches in America and has hosted hundreds of weddings over the decades. Inside, I found a narrow aisle, a guest book for prayers, and a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. The chapel has weathered storms, vandalism, and even Hurricane Matthew, thanks to the care of volunteers and passersby. Located just off Highway 501, it's easy to miss but worth the stop. It was a quick in-and-out today. A volunteer was here, probably keeping an eye on it on a Sunday morning. I didn't stay long. They do accept donations but I didn't spot a donation box. [Review 1392 of 2025 - 1337 in South Carolina - 24944 overall]

I am reviewing my experiencing attending the ocean side summer church service. Do your HW as…read moreShallotte Presbyterian is associated with the PCUSA- a denomination that is increasingly pushing to the theological left. There was a female pastor (so called) who espoused liberal views in the sermon. It was apparent that social justice was paramount and that tolerance was the highest virtue. The gospel, the teaching that Jesus Christ came to save sinners, was absent. In it's place, the scripture was only presented as a guidebook for moral living passed along by a God formed in our image. It was sad to experience, but also enlightening, as I had only heard of (never actually witnessed) this type of messaging from a church. It also led to some good personal analysis and discussions with my children regarding a biblical view of homosexuality, a woman's role in church leadership, the importance of faithfully exegeted the scriptures, and the sad state of many churches today in which the listeners "will not tolerate sounds doctrine" (2 Tim 4:3). I am rating this "okay" not because I would give my support to the messaging but because of the opportunities given to clarify what we know to be true. For that, I am thankful. If you are looking for a standard biblically sound message on a Sunday morning by the ocean, have your thinking cap on and use discernment when joining this crowd.

Ocean Isle has two beach services during the summer months. They both meet at 8:30, so it can be a…read morebit confusing. Do your HW before attending. One, held on the west side of the island, is held by Shallotte Presbyterian Church. It needs to be mentioned that this is a PCUSA. And is it ever! My family has attended this one for years, as the messages were relatively predicable, being Bible centered in nature. In the post covid years, there was a significant shift away from the gospel to social issues. The pro LGBTQ+, pro women's lib, social gospel, pro tolerance of all things messaging was on full display. We finally had enough. This year we attended the Ocean Isle Beach Chapel beach service held close to the pier. There was no wasted time. The speaker was introduced and proceeded to preach for almost 45 minutes. He was a passionate and competent speaker who preached Jesus as our greatest need, and even closed with an alter call. It was apparent that he was a conservative on social issues. I was thankful for the alternative.

Amazing Latin service. It took some getting used to but it is Catholic Mass so one should know the…read moreorder. Will definitely return when we revisit Myrtle Beach!

This is a small but growing church with a very active congregation. They have a wide variety of…read moreministries, and the people there are consistently welcoming and friendly.