This church is the reason I'm no longer a Christian. I attended for years and left feeling far more…read morehurt than supported. I was involved in a situation with someone the church hired that caused real harm. What has stayed with me isn't just what happened (which never should have been overlooked by so many people) but the complete lack of accountability afterward. There was no acknowledgment, no apology, and no indication that anyone cared about the damage that had been done. That silence has stayed with me and made it incredibly difficult to feel safe or welcome in any church or Christian community since. I also came away feeling like the leadership didn't truly know or invest in the people sitting in the pews. A church should be a community where people are known, valued, and cared for, not just faces in a crowd. On top of that, this is an extremely cliquey church. I spent years trying to build friendships and get involved, only to feel invisible. It genuinely felt like I didn't matter to the church or to the people in it. This may not be everyone's experience, but it was mine, and I think it's important to share for those seeking a genuinely safe and attentive faith community. I think I'd be in a completely different place in life if people would have done their part to make me feel welcomed and safe, especially after an incredibly damaging situation that I still haven't recovered from.

This is the most grounded and Biblically sound church I have ever attended!…read moreThank you Pastor Damian and Karen for leading and teaching with love and truth and sincerity-and straight from the Bible. These are genuinely good people! Thank you for reviving my hope in the church!!!! Kelly Cavanaugh

We feel so grateful to be part of the community at Orangeburg Avenue Baptist Church. From the…read moremoment we walked in, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and kindness. While the congregation has a strong foundation of longtime members, it's been really special to see more young families joining in recent years--something I think is beautifully supported by the heart and leadership of the pastors. The worship is simple, but truly meaningful--focused, reverent, and uplifting in a way that feels authentic every week. There are so many opportunities to stay connected, whether it's through Bible studies, small groups, or regular events that make it easy to grow in your faith and build real relationships. Our church home became even more meaningful when my husband and I were baptized there in 2024--a moment we'll always cherish. And on top of that, our son attends the preschool, which has been an incredible blessing to our family. The staff is absolutely amazing--caring, attentive, and truly invested in the kids. If you're looking for a church that feels like family, where you can grow spiritually and be genuinely known, this is such a special place.

This is a wonderful church that is welcoming and offers a lot of different Bible studies, Sunday…read moreschool classes, youth group, and activities for everyone to get involved with and fellowship.

I've been to several churches in several states. This by far was my fave, attending 12 yrs before…read moremoving away. Pastor Rick Countryman was amazing! Gordon Rumble has astounding biblical knowledge! Everyone is welcome & invited to attend numerous activities. A wonderful library! One of the best schools in the state!

I attended Big Valley Grace for several years and was baptized here in March 2024. The very next…read moreday my mother passed away, and the church became a place I leaned on for healing. On Sept 7, 2025, I arrived early at the Ceres campus to help set up for service. Later that month, on Sept 21, I was told by campus leadership that I was being asked not to attend further and could face trespass if I returned, even though I had not caused any disruption or misconduct. I asked for an impartial review of this decision but have not received one. It has been discouraging after years of faithful attendance and connection to this church. My hope is that leadership will prioritize fairness and transparency when making decisions that affect members' ability to worship in community. No church member should ever fear trespass for showing up to worship.

I feel love, I feel safe I feel Jesus in this place…read more I feel a warmth within me I feel peace, I feel light I see my stains turn pure white I feel a burden lift from me I hear weeping around me Tears of healing the Spirit brings I hear the moving of angels wings

Grace Mercy God's…read morelove It's what we do. "I'm not here to hold people accountable. I'm not here to tell you what you're doing wrong. I'm here to walk beside you as we struggle through this life. I'm here to love you and remind you of your incredible value. I'm here to learn with you how to be more like Jesus."

I found this church when I was in town, I would always drive by on Briggsmore and see this message…read moreon the corner "If God put you to it , he will bring you through it " or along that say. My husband and I dedicated our little girl here when she was 6months. Old. My husband and I reconciled here as well. I am very attached to this church. God has changed me , rocked me , transformed me and keeps doing his good work in me. I started coming here in 2013- I still absolutely love this church after 5 years. Here I am ....the sermons, pastors, the worship team, the atmosphere, they are all about prayer, fasting which is so powerful, being unified and they care about the members. I love that they not only have Sunday services, but everyday of the week something is always going on... Woman classes, men, couple, youth camps and more. I enjoy the married/ couple meetings on Sundays at 9 am "Family Strong" awesome Pastor Tom teaches it. love attending the services and classes when I am visiting family in The Modesto area. The Holy Spirit Rocks me each time I come! Even when I watch on Youtube or watch the channel on stream TV. Well, with that said No other church is like TheHouseModesto. I would love to live closer but I am here in San Jose. Awesome church, so blessed I found this church!

You must be a 'member' and pledge your money to the house church if you want them to pray for you…read moreon your death bed. It doesn't matter if you attend the church for years and give money in the offering plate. They decide who is important enough to pray for, seriously not one person came, or called, when my husband called and asked them to pray for him. I bet if it was on television they would have made the effort.

Amazing church, I love the ambiance and mass. I grew up coming to this church and I've always felt…read morelike home here. I would recommend 100%

This church is massive by today's standards. Think Renaissance Cathedral but it's not a Cathedral,…read morethe main one for this area is in Stockton. This church is a 2nd version of the original in downtown Modesto. The priests and staff are always friendly and helpful. The masses are acceptable lasting a little over an hour and the gospel interpretation applies to today and educational. They even have a 25 min. education for the young kids in the middle of mass! This reduces fatigue and restlessness for children. I knocked 1 star because it's often difficult to hear the main person talk. They tried to reduce this by adding carpets but the echo is prevalent and distracting. Apparently the architecture thought of mostly everything else other than how sound travels. Additional stain glass windows would have also been better.

Phenomenal church that preaches the Word in its fullness. Pastor Bob glorifies Christ and is an…read moreexcellent under shepherd. The body of believers are extremely welcoming and loving. The youth and children's ministry are led by extraordinary believers who are devoted to see the young flourish in their walks with God.

We've been attending this church for about a year now. We really love the pastors. They are very…read moreapproachable and invested in the community. I would say everybody here is welcoming, not pushy and just eager to meet other new members. The inside has a coffee bar kid space and plenty of area to visit Pre and Post church festivities. If you're looking for a church, this is a good place to start.

I had tried a few other churches before coming to One Church Ripon, and there's a lot of reasons…read morewhy I chose to call this my home church. 1. On my first visit, I loved that everyone was welcoming and the pastors were talking about connection and building relationships in the church. Which was something I was looking for. They were starting a Stay and Eat after service so people can get to know each other. That day I visited the welcome table and signed up for a small group. 2. The preaching is awesome. Pastor Kim originally drew me in, she is real and passionate. I love that Pastor Kim and Dave also preach together. You don't see that very often. 3. The worship is awesome, I always feel God's presence. I love that they have worship before and after the message. It's a great time of reflection. 4. They have many groups and ministries for every age. I've only been here a few months, and I joined the women's group and also volunteering on the media team. If you're looking for a church that is welcoming and to connect and grow, I highly recommend checking out One Church!