Amazing church and caring people. Great worship service too. You won't get lost in the crowd here…read more Been going for about 5 months have been such a blessing to me and my family. Helped us get thru some really tough times. Love it!

Extremely friendly church. We came one day late and one of the members gave us a tour and welcomed…read moreus. We have not had a chance to get back but every time we pass this church we think of the great experience we had.

I am the graphic designer at Carolinas Cornerstone. This place is GREAT to work for, and the…read moreservices are upbeat and engaging also. I'm usually here 5 days a week, and the pastor is as dedicated as you can get. If he's not at the church working on sermons or bettering the facility, he is off visiting hospitals, making house calls, and reaching people in need. This church has a huge heart for missions too, both locally and internationally. This year they are working in impoverished areas of Rock Hill as well as sending several of the church members to Uganda to teach God's word. They have a ton of lifegroups and ministries too. Theres really something here for everyone. This church is so giving. I'm very happy to be working here.

Pastor is really down to earth. All weekly messages are entertaining but more importantly, they are…read morebible based. Congregation is friendly. Lots of weekly Life Groups to get involved with. Youth group is active too.

So welcoming and incredibly approachable for anyone wanting to experience God's grace…read more TC Teens is also a great experience for tweens and Teens to participate and/or serve in.

THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE USHERS, NOT THE MINISTER WHO I THINK IS AN AMAZING CONDUIT FOR GOD'S WORD:…read more I enjoyed the church the few times I went. However, the USHERS/VOLUNTEERS give you an entirely different experience than what is being preached about. They will speak loudly during the sermon, try to carry on a conversation with you during the sermon, compare what the minister did/said during his 8:00 versus his 11:15 sermons, distract you, make you give up your chair for people who arrive more than an hour late for service (when you are deep into the message and are in need of it) then make you seem like you are the problem, etc. There is a disconnect. I've noticed this problem when there is a Black manager in charge of people who don't take him or their jobs seriously. They sabotage him.

Awesome mix of contemporary and traditional. Not the Feel good all unicorns and rainbows at so many…read moreof the Churches today.

Located in the middle of a mostly residential and light commercial neighborhood, this church stood…read moreout as I drove past. I had to stop and check it out, though it was secured on Saturday morning and no services were underway. The marker out front is on two sides and reads, "Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. This church, which grew out of First Presbyterian Church, was discussed as early as 1901, with the first definite plans made in 1909. The leaders of First Presbyterian required that a new church be built before any members left the church. This church was intended to serve the faculty and students at nearby Winthrop College (now Winthrop University)." On the reverse, it reads, "This Gothic Revival church built in 1912, was designed by Charlotte architect C.C. Hook and held its first services in December 1912. The church was formally organized in September 1913, then dedicated that November. Reverend Alexander Martin, who served both First and this church 1912-1914, became the first full-time pastor here in 1914, serving until 1931." [Review 14614 overall, 114 of 2021, number 764 in South Carolina.]

This church is welcoming to all and very friendly. The entire service is superb and we just love it!read more

NewKirk is really doing well! We have visitors almost every Sunday and some are joining our…read morefellowship! The people are loving and welcoming and the music is great and the sermons are biblical and inspiring. Pastor David Mitchell uses many life applications and examples in his sermons that captivates our attention. He uses multimedia and humor to interact with us. Please check out our web site at newkirkbc.org. Come join us for worship at 11.00 am.

Hello! My name is Sam Stevens, and I am currently the pastor of Newkirk Baptist Church, and I would…read morelike to address the previous review of our church. While there are a significant amount of statements the reviewer mentions that I cannot address due to the subjective nature of their comments, such as, "...the regulars...feel like they're trying to put you under their spell," and, "...got a very bad gut feeling of crookedness in my stomach," I can address some of the more objective accusations that were made by the individual. Let me begin by saying that I was initially hesitant to write a "review" in response, as I realize some will merely interpret this as a "he said, they said" sort of banter, and most would expect that a paid employee of an institution who is also the primary representative of that institution to post only a positive position. However, I felt that so much of the review was "over the top" and disingenuous, that out of a responsibility to defend Christ and His church, I needed to respond. First, we have never asked anyone in our congregation to give their, quote, "...house, car, and whatever else they have." Like all or certainly most churches, we take up a weekly offering, and our finance team provides regular updates to our congregants on the church's financial health. This provides accountability, motivation, and encouragement to our people. Additionally, the only debt our church currently has is on a family life center that we built just a few years ago. Our property and sanctuary are both paid for, and we have an extremely aggressive mortgage on the family life center that we pay on faithfully and have never been delinquent on. This building is used for many different activities by not only our church, but other groups as well, and it has proven to be a valuable asset to our community. Second, we did not go three years without a pastor, and we did not have, "...visiting pastors coming and going for three years." Our previous, full-time pastor was there for almost 11 years, a very solid, healthy tenure. He left in January of 2015, and I was installed as the new Lead Pastor in October of that same year, a mere 10 months later. There was one interim pastor of seven month in the middle period between our tenures. Third, as a church body, we insist that all of our staff personnel treat everyone they encounter with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. The secretary that was mentioned, who should not have been mentioned by name, is not even with the church anymore, having left our church on good terms and of her own volition to pursue other opportunities. Most of what remained in the review was, again, completely subjective in nature and not rooted in any kind of objective reality. For my part, I have found the people of Newkirk to be among the most loving, caring, and concerned group of Christians I have ever had the privilege to be associated with. I would not have uprooted and relocated my family of six had I felt that I was doing so only to serve among, "...a hypocritical bunch of folks," who give you, "...the feeling of evil." I love my wife and four kids too much to ever subject them to such a fellowship! The previous reviewer suggested that the York Baptist Association needs to investigate Newkirk Baptist Church. As the pastor, I would like to cordially invite any and all who read this review to do the same! It me sincerest belief that if you do so, you will find them to be as loving, accepting, welcoming, and sincere as my family and I have these past several months. I love serving among these folks, and would sincerely enjoy the opportunity to meet you and assist in introducing you to all that Newkirk has to offer. I believe if you honor us by being our guest, you just might stick around by becoming a member! Come see us! -Sam S. PS...I should mention that the ONLY reason I gave our church four stars instead of five is because I believe we always have room to improve, and by God's leading and help, we will always strive to do just that! Thanks!

The staff were very professional and exceptionally friendly! I loved my visit to the campusread more

Excellent church with fellowship that makes you part of the family. You sense the presence of God…read morein the building, even when the congregation isn't there.