Very nice and welcoming. There was genuine faith and Christianity. A larger church close by was not…read morehas nice when your darker skin.

Great Bible teaching Church. Pastor Keith is real! He is also funny too. If you don't want the…read moretruth and what the bible teaches than this is not the church for you. My husband and I just moved to the area and we are looking forward to getting more involved and becoming members! Thank you Jesus for the work you do through others.

Great church! Wonderful people a place where you can develop good friendships and excellent Bible…read moreteaching. Diane Melograne

Tried out this church and would completely agree with review by Savannah that the people went out…read moreof their way to make us feel welcome, the pastor seemed accessible and worship genuine. This church had 1 service and was probably 3/4 full. There were people of varying ages, but if you're a single guy in your 60s looking for a God loving woman, there seem to be lots of options here (who were solo). This church had a revival feel to it in the praise music as well as message, but not in a cheesy/fake way. It seemed the people worshipping here were truly joyful and on fire for Christ. It felt authentic, which was super nice. Lots of crowd participation. Hands in the air and shouts of Amen were welcome. No speaking in tongues that we witnessed. Liked that the praise here seemed to be uplifting and positive rather than sad/wailing. Facility and seating were comfortable. Very diverse crowd of parishioners. People around us were incredibly friendly and inviting. Invitations to mens/womens group, meet pastor, etc. I think these people were again truly authentic in their welcoming. The music was fine with excellent singers/musicians, but didn't love it. Not really sure why- maybe the key was just harder to sing along or the songs kind of kept going. They were really good (the guy on the keyboard as well as the ladies singing) so maybe I was just having an off day. Our favorite part of this church was the pastor and his delivery of the message. It had an uplifting revival feel to the way it was delivered, but again with true authenticity, humility and relatable. He had a motivating way of speaking with humor woven in as well. Like most churches in the area right now, the message was on resiliency, our ability to overcome with God's help, denying the devil the pleasure of ruining us, staying strong in our focus on Christ. There was an expectation put forward that the body of Christ (church) must step up to help others in the congregation and community who are in physical/emotional need and not rely on the government to be the sole provider of this service. Don't think this will be our church home (even though we did really like the pastor), but if you're looking for a church where you can get to know others in the congregation, get involved, and be part of a dynamic & interactive worship it's worth checking out.

This is a beautiful church, the priest gave an amazing sermon. Parish seems friendly. I look…read moreforward to going to Mass.

It's hard to leave Mass at St. John XXIII without feeling sad for our Holy Church…read more The pastor believes the Mass is deficient. This must be true, for why else would he try to improve on it with time for clapping, pointless one-liners, lots of faked laughter, and extra-liturgical insertions so there can be special prayers for kids and those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. A question for him (and even the bishop): Why should Catholics ever sing "Happy Birthday" during the Eucharistic Prayer? Because, apparently, the Mass should be entertaining and fun, first and foremost, and to that end this pastor approaches worship like Jimmy Fallon approaches the Tonight Show, complete with opening monologues, modernist chords, and giggles. If I hated the Mass, I'd do the same because it makes it easier to dismiss. So let's say J23 is not the place for serious Catholics focused on sacramental graces so as to better reject sin and conform our lives to Christ. When I attend there, it is always because my schedule will not allow attendance at any other parish within a reasonable driving distance. Sitting in the pews, one feels like the persecuted Mexican Catholics in Graham Greene's "The Power and the Glory" who placed tremendous value on a corrupt priest only because he could offer the Eucharist, hear confessions, and confer last rites that were licit and valid. I've heard there are plans for John XXIII to build a Eucharistic chapel. One prays this will be good for the parish and yet wonders whether such a plan will allow for the complete removal of the tabernacle from the main parish. Already set aside and easy to miss, its presence must induce awkward feelings to J23's regulars who think the best Mass is one in which the faithful focus on each other. Cardinal Robert Sarah, Pope Francis' prefect for the Congregation for Divine Worship, had parishes like John XXIII in mind when he said (on March 31, 2017), "We cannot close our eyes to the disaster, the devastation, and the schism that the modern promoters of a living liturgy have provoked by remodeling the liturgy of the Church according to their ideas. They forgot that the liturgical act is not only a prayer, but also and especially a mystery within which something is realized for us that we cannot understand entirely, but which we must accept and receive in faith, love, obedience, and an adoring silence." Sarah added, "Relativism in doctrinal, moral, and disciplinary teaching, grave abuses, the desacralization and rendering banal of the sacred liturgy, and a purely social and horizontal view of the mission of the Church" have penetrated ecclesiastical life. Social and horizontal aptly describes John XXIII. If you lack these sensibilities and consider them contrary to the eternal prayer that is Holy Mass, stay away.

I have been attending service here for a few months and was watching their services online before…read morethat. I love Calvary Chapel Gulf Coast. The members are all very friendly and welcoming. Pastor Bill teaches directly from scripture. It is a Bible based church that teaches the New Testament on Sunday service at 10 am and Wednesday evenings at 7 pm he teaches the Old Testament. They offer home fellowship groups, men's and women's groups. They also have a beautiful dining area where they gather to socialize after service on Sunday with a bountiful of delicious food that all are welcome to join in on. As well as a smaller cafe area that has a coffee counter to enjoy and meet people before Sunday service. There is a bookstore providing a vast selection of Christian books and Bibles along with some gifts items. Service on Sunday begins with worship music and ends in worship music. Calvary churches are worldwide and the movie "The Jesus Revolution", was the story of its history about Pastor Chuck Smith. If you are looking for a Christian Bible based church to attend, I highly recommend CCGC.

Was not a regular church attendee but found CCGC with my devoted wife. Welcoming entry. Not overly…read moreattentive and smothering but just a friendly hand shake and greeting. They will not make you uncomfortable or try to sign you up for a long term commitment.. I don't have Bible history. I don't know all the stories and meanings. Pastor Bill led me to understand more about the meaning without politics and guilt. He led me from doubting to believing. Parking is huge and they have a cart if needed. Seating is open and plenty in the off season. A little crowded during the winter season. Its well worth a try if you want to know more about the Bible and its life lessons.

They really preach the Gospel! They respect the entire Bible, including the Abrahamic Covenant…read more The prayers are heartfelt and the preacher relates the Bible to what we are experiencing in life. The music is loud and occasionally off-key, but the musicians are enthusiastic. I came away feeling closer to God and grateful that this place exists.

Good spiritual experience. Friendly. Worship is long. Members are diverse with fellow Asians.read more

I have visited a lot of churches through the years use to moving and other such reasons. I am proud…read moreto call this church home. It emphasizes outreach and doing good in our community and the nations beyond. Check it out!