One of the best Christian Churches in CS. Brian Fisher is amazing, a great biblical preacher.read more

I first came to Grace four years ago as a student in college. Shortly after starting to attend, I…read morejoined a college Bible study through their college ministry, which had a huge impact on my spiritual growth. The college ministry is fairly large and has a dedicated service for students. Both the family and college service go through books of the Bible exegetically. They have a big emphasis on discipleship and service opportunities.

Oh, the years of my life that were wasted with Campus Crusade for Christ cannot be reclaimed. And…read morefor this, I'm the most angry. I will always appreciate things that "Cru" did for me, like supporting me through my early years of Christianity and hell, even converting me (yes, I'm using the word "hell" in reference to my accepting of Christ). But the bad outweighs the good. As far as Christians go, it is a pretty hostile environment towards Christians that don't fit the mold. They are incredibly accepting and warm towards non-Christians, but I guess it is because "they don't know any better". As for those of us Christians who don't comply with what is believed to be mainstream beliefs--watch out! Though I have some major bitterness towards their attitude towards Christians that don't fit in their ideals (or even Christians that decide to leave Cru, but continue with Cru ideals within just a church), I can't deny that they offer some great things. Since the A&M campus is so enormous, they do a great job of being a welcoming committee--especially to freshmen. They have all sorts of fun events, retreats, games, etc. They're not hyper-theological and newbies won't be turned off by long words that mean nothing to them. However, there is a huge sense of competition for them and other religious organizations in the area. I've never quite understood it since we're all supposed to be on the same team, but it was never presented that way. If someone decides to leave Cru and join another ministry, expect to be completely cut out of their lives. There are no if, ands, or buts about it--once you leave Cru, don't expect any friendships to last more than a few weeks of them trying to bring you back. Again, there are good things that they have to offer, but keep in mind that after college, you won't have this support system so it will be hard to adjust. Also, be prepared to have East Asia pushed on you since that is their partner region--evidently no other area in the world needs missionaries (unless of course you move to another Crusade region in which case they'll tell you that Spain is the only country that really needs missionaries).

If you are looking for a group of people who will surround you with excitement and mystery, teach…read moreyou how to lie to foreign governments and customs police, sneak your way onto foreign campuses and deceive Indian students into letting you preach the gospel then Cru is for you! Despite the fact that Jesus never lied or taught his followers to lie , He just told the Truth and told His followers to share the Truth. Cru will team members will introduce you to layers of other Cru employees and follows to surround you in what they call "the Cru bubble", they will even tell you that when you find anyone questioning or resisting your desire to engage with them that "sometimes you have to turn away from, cut out, people who are against your personal mission, EVEN YOUR PARENTS"... what! The Bible says honor you mother and father, not turn from their wisdom and care. CRU ministry workers and mission participants are taught to lie and deceive by telling customs police in India that all in the name of spreading the Lords Great Commision. They mind wash people into believing It's ok to say your entering the country on a "cultural visit" or at the campus to " visit a friend" when in fact you are there to preach the Gospel. Which of course is a good act but where do the lies stop in the name of preaching the Gospel.? And since when should company officers (Cru is a business) get paid $500K+ for running a "mission org". Too, in recent years Cru has embedded a lot of critical race theory into their platform. Even pitching in their summer workshops bogus theories such as white guilt and white privileged AND encouraging "equity giving " as a way forward for white believers to atone for their whiteness. I mean this is some serious mind mashing... since when should anyone apologize or feel bad that GOD MADE them white (and male). And don't believe me... just dig into their own website and the websites of other organization that they embrace or support as inspirational examples... they lay it all out in print. But don't believe me .. dig into their own website. Dig deep into all the content, especially the training content. It's all there, they don't hide who they are. Bury it a little but you'll find it... it's not easy to get through to your kid once they grab their mind. Covid shut downs got our daughter out from thier grips and we were slowly able to get her back through our local church but not wasn't easy.

Inviting. Friendly! Loving!!! None judgmental. Spirit-filled!…read more I love Pastor Mario!! Such an amazing man of God. Extremely knowledgeable of the Word. Such a sweet hearted church with a lot of love. *Hope you get to hear Pastor Mario sing! He is a trained opera singer!! *Also Very Funny & relevant!

I have grown up in church. My boyfriend and I have been visiting churches in the area. We visited…read moreBrazos Fellowship first because my boyfriend was intrigued by an ad on tv. He grew up Catholic so he had never been to a "contemporary" service before. I (we) felt very overwhelmed upon entering the building. We weren't greeted by anyone but there were lots of people coming and going from all directions. We set down for service and I felt like I was in some kind of concert and I hated that. I want to come and experience fellowship and worship not what happened there. The pastor was very easy to follow in his message and they include a lot of multimedia to keep things interesting and keep the congregation involved. We never went back. Just not our cup 'o tea. I'm sure since this is a growing church that is fits for a lot of people just not us.

I was really impressed by Brazos Fellowship. From the moment we pulled into the parking lot we felt…read morewelcomed. Everyone was friendly but not pushy. The atmosphere was great. The praise and worship was very solid and the message was incredible. The preaching was so good that we didn't want it to end. Just genuine, bible-based, goodness. Highly recommended for all ages.

I can't even begin to express in words how grateful I am for Breakaway Ministries. In recent years…read moreafter dealing with various forms of spiritual abuse, Breakaway's sermons feature a pure perspective on the Gospel, which is a real breath of fresh air for me. The sermons are a perfect harmony between entertaining and insightful, leaving me energized in my faith in God every time I go. And don't forget about the Care and Prayer team, who are the most genuine Christians you will ever meet and are willing to meet any of your emotional and spiritual needs! For anybody who is seeking a non-judgmental and intentional Christian community while also hoping to achieve a deeper connection with the Lord, this is the place for you!

Although the church meetings are not "traditional", the believers there have the heart to return to…read morethe Bible and meet in a way in which the early churches met. The result is a rich fellowship from the Word with all the members of the Body functioning. The flavor is not to merely talk about historical aspects of the Word, but to dive into the Life behind the Word, seeking enlightenment and enjoyment. I thoroughly enjoy fellowship with these believers and always leave filled with life, encouragement, and hope in our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus our Savior!!

Let me start out by saying that I am not Catholic and did not grow up extremely religious so I…read morereally have not been to many churches, let alone Catholic churches. I have been to this particular location four times now and really enjoyed my visits. This is my boyfriend's parent's church so the times we have been to Texas to visit we joined them. I loved my experience here for many reasons. First off the people seemed very friendly and I didn't feel judged for not being Catholic as it is obvious once it is time for communion. That was my biggest fear the first time going. The last three sermons were interesting, but the first one is what stands out to me. The priest did a great job tying different verses within the Bible to real-life situations which made it easy for someone not familiar to understand and appreciate the message. I also liked that he mentioned the fact that he cared not to judge people of other religions and was just happy they worshiped in some way. I thought that was a pretty neat way of thinking and contrary to what I thought it would be. I am only taking a start off due to the last sermon the Sunday after Christmas. It wasn't their main priest, but the entire hour was spent talking about how being gay is wrong. I am not trying to cause a debate or argue their faith, but I am from California so you know my opinion on that. haha I just have too many friends that are and it made me sad to hear some of these things. Anyway, I recommend this Church and my boyfriend who is a better judge of this agrees!

My wife and I attended Mass here while were in town for Chilifest. The Mass was celebrated in a…read morereverent manner, they didn't deviate from the Roman Missal, and the priest gave a good homily that was consistent with Catholic teaching. The principal instrument in the liturgy was the organ and there were no musical liturgical abuses like what you would expect from St. Mary's.

Very small and quaint little country church that gives you the feeling of stepping back in time. I…read moreenjoyed the service and found the congregation to be genuinely warm and welcoming. The service was filled with traditional hymns with a solo piano for accompanying. Sunday school is in the morning before church. The church also has middle of the week bible study. If you are looking for a church that will feel like family, this is a good one to try.

Okay, I'm biased, but I love Brazos Community Church (now called Life Church). For years I had a…read morefriend talking about his church and trying to get me to check it out claiming that it was totally up my alley--and he was right. The services are laid back and have almost a classroom feel to them. The small congregation is always friendly and close knit without excluding the new comers. Pastor Paul is great at really touching on topics that are relevant in life. Yes, this mall is located in a strange location (behind Joanne's Fabrics in a strip mall), but it grows on you. You can tell this isn't some sell out church spouting out popular doctrine and sacrificing tough messages. I think what I like the best about this church is the community--people really get to know each other here. They do great things to foster this sense of belonging like monthly pot lucks, dinner clubs, small group studies, etc. I never felt lost in the shuffle of things and there was a sense of accountability without the accusatory nature often found in religious organizations. I've been gone from B/CS for a few years now and have had the hardest time finding a new church in Houston that can match the environment found here. It is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a smaller setting for your Sunday rituals.

These people are authentic. You will not find a more down-to-earth, hard-questions-answered,…read morelove-you-where-you-are church. Don't judge them. Don't assume they are judging you. Just go honestly looking for God, and you will find Him..........and a few friends. God bless.