I made a visit to First Christian Church just to see what was going on. I was pleasantly surprised…read moreat what I found. The service is a great blend of traditional and spiritual. Lots of music from the band and hymns to sing along with. The pastor gave a beautiful sermon that lifted us up and empowered us to go out into the world with confidence. I met several of the congregation members. Everyone was very welcoming. I hope to visit again.

Dynamic Church, Engaged in community and outreach, best kept secret in the area, with a great…read moreminister. Would highly recommend it!

Great service. BUT.....They stuff you in like sardines. Visited with my mom, while we were in town…read more My mom is disabled and uses a cane and there wasn't an area for handicapped or disabled people. It's very crowded and I don't think it was the safest place for her. Even at church people will rush passed an elderly person.

Beyond amazing. This church changed my life completely. Everything about the way it is orchestrated…read moreis just incredible.

Appears to a lot of "shuffling" and pushing to keep people away from a current members "area,"…read moreespecially in the choir.

Our family has been at Ardmore Baptist Church for a little over 5 years now and this community of…read morefaith has truly become our family in Winston-Salem. My wife, two children, and I were immediately welcomed and made to feel an important part of not only the church, but what we are trying to do outside the walls of the church. There are a great number of places we've been encouraged and been able to plug in and serve through the Ardmore family in big and small ways. Places like City Lights Ministry, Samaritan Inn, SECU, Ronald McDonald House, and the Bus Station ministry, Solus Christus locally, international missions to serve Haitian refugees in the Bahamas, or regional missions serving here in NC. The new POPS (Parents of PreSchoolers) group is awesome! Ardmore also has a fantastic new Senior Pastor in Tyler Tankersley! He's young, vibrant, engaging (not just from the pulpit but also one-on-one), and is leading us to focus on who God has created us to be as individuals and as a community IN the broader community. The ministerial staff work beautifully together and all the different areas align toward common goals. This is one of the few places left it seems where there are so many people with differing opinions on the world, but they still work and love side by side. None of us is perfect, by any stretch, but this church family tends to put aside worldly differences to work together. One of the most important things for us is to know that our kids are loved and cared for and that their spiritual development is important to the people of the church. The Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry areas are wonderful at Ardmore. The leaders encourage the kids to ask questions and have the kids engage the story. Our kids have been through Ardmore Baptist Preschool and they loved it! There is so much love and positive faith guidance, and so many opportunities to live out our callings with Ardmore that I can't imagine a better place to develop our faith and serve people around this city.

I have been part of the Knollwood community since I was 2, and I have been part of the variety of…read moreministries. This church has annual events that make part of going to church fun!!! I also like how this church focuses on the love and joy of God and being christian. They avoid hate speech and worry.

I love this worshipping community. Inclusive, loving, and welcoming to all. We were looking for a…read morechurch that was affirming, supported women in ministry, and had a flourishing children/youth ministry.

We enrolled our daughter at St. John's in Kindergarten and began with high hopes. By the middle of…read morefirst grade, we had to pull her out. The collapse was swift and impossible to ignore. At the end of our very first year, two out of six teachers quit, and the younger preschool classrooms were revolving doors of staff changes. One teacher was stretched so thin he was teaching gym, music, computers, and filling in across departments. That is not "well-rounded education," that is desperation by leadership. There is so much nepotism and favoritism here as well. It's uncomfortable and glaringly apparent. Leadership is the heart of the problem. The principal, barely in her thirties, is condescending, inexperienced, and unwilling to take accountability. Families raised concerns again and again, only to be brushed off. The entire experience got worse when this principal hired her Mother-in-law as the fifth grade teacher and she became a by proxy principal/drill sargent. Our daughter's first-grade teacher was visibly struggling and unprepared after only 3 years of total overall teaching experience. This created a classroom environment that was neither stable nor enriching. She was let go after only one year at this school. Meanwhile, the school is constantly begging for money. Endless fundraising campaigns, yet the standards sink lower and lower. It became painfully clear this school exists to keep the church's lights on, not to serve the children entrusted to it. We invested ourselves fully, tried to become part of this community, and watched it unravel in just 18 months. Since leaving, the flood of negative reviews has only confirmed we weren't alone. SJL school rather than addressing issues is just blocking google and facebook reviews. Unless there is a serious overhaul in leadership, this school won't make it another five years. And make no mistake: it was never just us! We know now of 3 other families that were in class with us that have also pulled their children from this school.

I want to speak up for the sake of other families. There are…read morecurrently multiple open investigations involving this school. Out of respect for those involved--and because I've been asked by law enforcement--I cannot share details, especially since they involve minors. What I can share is my personal experience. My family was part of St. John's for nearly six years, and my daughter thrived for most of that time. However, after Tiffany Banks became principal two years ago, our experience changed significantly. Over the past year, I had multiple meetings with administration regarding serious concerns about my daughter's safety and well-being. Those concerns were not handled in a way that gave me confidence that my child--or other children--were being properly protected. When I later discovered my daughter had been hurting for months, the response I received from leadership was deeply troubling and lacked both urgency and compassion. As a parent, that was something I could not ignore. We made the decision to withdraw our children in January. In my experience, there was a lack of transparency and a pattern of communication that left me feeling that important information was not being fully shared with parents. I stayed quiet for months, but I can no longer do that in good conscience. If you are considering this school, I strongly encourage you to ask direct questions, stay closely involved, and trust your instincts when it comes to your child's safety. If you would like to speak privately, you are welcome to message me directly on facebook. - Sydney Cole

Great School, Church, and Basketball Program. TOP NOTCH!read more

I personally have visited every denomination and church in the triad area and haven't bee en able…read moreto find ANYTHING like I found at First Assembly. They have a wonderful youth program, with over 300 active youth. They have a college aged, singles, parents, etc group.... for just about anyone! They have a cafe & great seating areas along the windows to chat and fellowship with friends... The sanctuary is big and greeters are helpful, always. They have expressive worship, and a very contemporary, modern, and inviting look! They have three services to suit anyone at 8am, 10am, & 12noon on Sunday mornings, which each have their own flare! Their website is also very helpful: www.firstassembly-ws.org I loved my experience here, and my few complaints aren't even worth mentioning. The best part about this church is the loving people, and the diversity of cultures here, they are also GLBT friendly as much as I've seen, and my favorite part of all, is the pastor's psychological flare on his messages, they make it very creative, unique, and an overall wonderful experience! I loved it & always will stand by this church. I have visited churches all over the US and this is by far, the best I have ever had the opportunity of attending!

Agape Faith Church A Church overflowing with Love,…read moreStrengthening the family, bettering the community and affecting the world where every member is a Minister. It is a place where my heart stays, it is a place where you can live and grow. It is a place where I have learned to fall in Love with my Saviour Jesus Christ. Thru the direction of Holy Spirit in us leading us to Jesus Christ, and then thru Him to our Heavenly Father. Agape Faith Church has a positive community effect on the triad area with Care and Share and many other community help programs.

From the owner: We are a church: Overflowing with love, strengthening the family, bettering the community, and…read moreaffecting the world.We Want You To Experience the presence of God, the sincere love of His people, and the joyful, bold, and uncompromised teaching of God's Word.Because we believe in ministering to the whole family, we offer age-appropriate activities & services for babies, children, and youth.

Attended the annual Feast of Lights. This such a wonderful service. We have attended 2 prior. This…read moreis a GREAT service to culminate the holiday season. It is very timely and you get the full story of the birth of the Savior, the gifts and the Apostles. It is a beautiful experience outside of my regular Baptist service.

From the owner: Founded in 1957, St. Paul s Episcopal Preschool offers classes to children between the ages of two…read moreto four. Its curriculum includes art, music and cooking, as well as woodshop and Chapel. St. Paul s Episcopal Preschool also operates a Tiny Tots program for infants and toddlers. The preschool enrolls more than 150 students and provides partial scholarships to children who cannot attend classes. It also provides classes for autistic students. The preschool operates a parent council that sponsors a variety of activities, including art competitions and clothing exchange programs. Its parent council organizes fundraisers for the purchase of classroom equipment and other things that benefit the children and teachers. St. Paul s Episcopal Preschool is located in Winston-Salem, N.C.