I was introduced to Living Word in February 1991 through my then-girlfriend. She attended services…read morethere and invited me to go with her one Sunday morning. It reminded me of a service I might see on TV (later finding out the church just begun broadcasting on a local station). Pastor Mac encouraged first-time visitors to come back again "to take a more accurate measure of us as a church." The next two times I went to Living Word, I still resisted the altar call for salvation. Coming from a traditional Lutheran background, I was a bit uncomfortable in a Full Gospel atmosphere. Then on March 19 of that year, my sister and her husband led me to the Lord at their home in Fargo, North Dakota. Two days later, I met with a pastor from their church. He recommended visiting two fellowships he knew about in the Twin Cities area. One of them was Living Word. Soon I attended membership classes there and decided to make it my home church. For the next two years, I put my audio recording skills to use by volunteering in Living Word's tape ministry. Having access to the church's cassette library helped me grow as a Christian. I listened to numerous sermon tapes at home, at work, and in my car. In addition to Pastor Mac, I heard messages from associate pastors plus guest speakers such as Dwight Thompson, Willie George, Jerry Savelle, Jesse Duplantis, and Kenneth Copeland. Their teachings built my confidence in God's promises of healing and prosperity as well as eternal life in heaven. After a temporary move to the Chicago area, I returned to the Twin Cities in early 1994. By this time, my friend Steve had become a leader in Living Word's evangelism ministry and invited me to go street witnessing with them on Monday nights. The Lord had already put it in my heart to share my faith more. At the end of 1995, the Lord led me to become an usher. After doing that for twelve months, I stepped down to focus more on evangelism. Eventually, the Lord led me to leave Living Word and become a full-time missionary. In recent years, the Lord has led me to return to the Twin Cities area for extended stays. Although I've worked with other churches in the area, I still attend services at Living Word and join them for evangelism outreaches. The church has changed since I first started going there. For example, the worship musicians were (in my opinion) a bit stuffy doing inspirational songs I mostly didn't care for. Now they have a more modern sound with added visual effects. Living Word has expanded to include a Christian school, a chemical dependency treatment facility, and various other ministries. I'm thankful for Lynne Hammond's commitment to prayer and Mac giving up his airfreight business to pastor a church that has changed many lives. Until the Lord returns, I pray Living Word Christian Center continues having a positive influence upon the state of Minnesota and beyond.

I attend the Women's Ministry at Living Word and I love the ladies and the messages. There is so…read moremuch love felt by all the women. Pastor Heather does such a great job at delivering the messages and helping plan things. The tables are set up in a way where you can sit with the same ladies each time or join a new table. Tons of parking out front. Greeters are there to welcome you in.

I don't typically "rate" churches. Participating in a local church is not a transactional consumer…read moreexchange, where we seek the greatest benefit or experience at the lowest cost. Rather, a local church is a family relationship where we love, serve, and build one another up in Christ. That said, if you're looking for a new local church in Minneapolis - or if you've never been to a church and want to check out Christianity - then I commend Bethlehem to you. I've been a member here for a few years, and these are the things I love most: Gospel-centered theology. At Bethlehem, all of church life centers around the will of God as revealed through His Word, the Bible. We are sinful, fallen humans looking to a perfect, awesome God. Therefore, rather than shape our teachings or our lives after the ever-changing winds of doctrine in the world around us, we hold fast to the unchanging Word. As individuals, when we encounter passages that are difficult or with which we may initially disagree, we're encouraged to wrestle with those passages and allow the Word to re-shape our beliefs and priorities. The alternative - assuming our pre-conceived beliefs are somehow axiomatically true, and therefore twisting or editing the Word to fit what we want it to say - is of course ridiculous and the height of arrogance. The Word is living, powerful, and life-giving, so we look to it and defer to it in all things. Faithful leadership. I've been tremendously blessed by the pastors and elders at Bethlehem. They model Christ in all that they do. They act not with arrogance or condescension, but rather with love and grace. They have a passion for Jesus and for the flock over which He has made them shepherds, and they strive to lead their people well and to follow the Spirit in all things. Bethlehem is only able to flourish because of their faithful, humble, selfless servant leadership. Christ-focused worship. Weekend corporate worship at Bethlehem is never self-focused or world-focused, but rather always Christ-focused. Bethlehem espouses "Christian Hedonism," the belief that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. Therefore, everything in the worship service - the music, the scripture, the prayers, the sermon - points us to Christ. The gospel message always works itself into the worship service, continually reminding us that we're sinful humans incapable of meriting God's favor, yet we're loved by God and adopted into His family through the atoning work of Jesus Christ, and we're therefore called to repentance and righteousness for His glory and for our eternal joy. Discipleship-oriented small groups. When I first came to Bethlehem, it was difficult to get connected, since the church is so large. That's where small groups come in. Small groups at Bethlehem are the main vehicle for "life on life" within the church. They're where we confess sins, speak truth to one another, encourage one another, apply the gospel, pray, and ultimately build discipling relationships within the church. Many of my deepest friendships have been formed through my small group, and participating in a small group is an integral part of church membership at Bethlehem. Missional outreach. We live in the age of the "already but not yet." Christ's victory over sin and death has already been achieved, and we anticipate a glorious kingdom future to come, but that kingdom isn't yet fully here, and we still suffer from the effects of sin. Therefore, one of the chief jobs of the church is to prepare for the kingdom to come by preaching the good news to the lost and by laboring so that the future kingdom might to some extent break through into our present reality. Bethlehem is intentional about equipping missionaries across the globe - as well as regular churchgoers here in Minneapolis - to fulfill the Great Commission by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and making disciples. Bethlehem also labors to pursue ethnic harmony and diversity within our church membership. We long for our local church to reflect Christ's universal church in the age to come, when a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language shall praise the Lord together. And finally, Bethlehem prioritizes social justice in our mercy ministries. The kingdom of Jesus Christ is a kingdom of and for the "small people": the vulnerable, the marginalized, the poor, the oppressed. The haughty have no inheritance with Christ, but the humble He loves and embraces. Therefore, we labor to serve and to champion the marginalized in our society, such as the unborn, those with disabilities, migrants, and those who suffer from racial injustice. Just as Christ came for the least of these, so too do we care for those whom the world often neglects. As you perhaps can tell, I love being a member at Bethlehem. If you're curious who Jesus is and want to meet Him - or if you've known Him for a long time and need a new church home - then come to Bethlehem, and here you shall find Him.

I attended the North Campus for many years, and was baptized there. There are many kind people…read morefollowing Jesus in this church. They do sound teaching and preaching well from the pulpit. This church was kind to me and my family, and was a good place to learn a lot of good things, but they don't do community particularly well. When I graduated from Seminary and asked for the chance to volunteer and get involved, it was very difficult to earn their trust. There are a lot of good things about this church, and it was a privilege to attend. Unfortunately I was in the membership process for over 2 years and was never able to get through the process. The leadership was very slow and unresponsive in this respect. Ultimately we moved on as God led us.

I went with a friend who needed prayer for a bad back. Upon our arrival we quickly realized that…read morethe pastor appeared and smelled as though he was drunk. Slurring words and preaching crazy things that only pointed to himself and to his self appointed title as a prophetic pastor. In his message he said "If you don't have a word from the Lord for someone then you better make one up." This is a false prophet. Dangerous, so we got up and left. Held in a dingy hotel and not at all welcoming. Avoid at all costs. Also, my friend paid the singer a complement about her voice and her response was "I know." Lacking humility. Felt really icky after we left.

This IS by far the BEST Place to be if you want to be HOPE-filled and deeply experience the Love…read moreand presence of God. This is a place where you get to partner with Jesus to express the joy and power of His kingdom in every area of life. We all work somewhere right? That IS the MARKETPLACE where we minister and get ministered to by the Holy Spirit. People come to these meetings hurting, beat down, sick... even terminal. Here I found a PASSION to see people really set free, in our cities, state and our world. No Weird Pressure...No strings attached to give money. No One Pushy...Just Loving, gentle and kind. They are definitely a community of believers who are passionate about the things of God. I think they have a huge mission with getting people to embrace their Relationship with God. Miracles in the Marketplace / M.I.M.I. appears to carve a culture characterized by worship, the presence of God, revival, miracles, healings, and honor. These core values have been shaped by rich history and amazing leadership. The founder Craig, He's quite the comedian also, and he adds such an authentic joy to the meetings. The worship team is super gifted and they embrace intimate worship as far as your spirit can behold to take you. I heard music from my fav groups like; Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and new up-comers...The Cool Deep Stuff that keeps me singing for days. M.I.M.I. is NOT RELIGIOUS (typical) CHURCH! it's a body of believers who worship together but they are also making a global impact as a revival resource and equipping center. There are annual metro conferences they host, weekly trainings, and a ministry school to experience more of God and the ways of His kingdom. They Are About Revival: Finally I don't have to jump on a plane! there is a place close to home that is SAFE. Where I can say I am honestly able to experience the personal, regional, and global expansion of God's kingdom through His manifest presence. Their number one priority is a personal relationship with God. 1. Their first ministry is to God with extravagant joy and gratitude. 2. Freedom through Salvation. Teaching sound truths in that Salvation frees us from the power of the devil - sin, lies, sickness and torment. 3. Supernatural Ministry. Teaching that every believer is a supernatural minister of the gospel of power. All ministry flows from the prayer "Thy kingdom come... on earth as it is in heaven." They equip and send the church to carry on the signs and wonders that followed Jesus. 4. Impact through Love & Power. They serve the cities, not just a church, they really embrace demonstrating God's grace by impacting every sphere with His unconditional love and transforming power. 5. A Glorious Bride. WE Know Christ is returning for His glorious overcoming bride - His Church. If we are sons and daughters of the King, we are more than "sinners saved by grace." M.I.M.I. does a great job in aiming to fulfill the Great Commission and steward revival to the next generation. Miracles in the Marketplace embraces the biblical government of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. The Bride works in the MARKETPLACE and lives / plays in areas; GOVERNMENT, MEDIA, EDUCATION, ECONOMY, ART & ENTERTAINMENT, RELIGION AND FAMILY where she will be used. This is an AWESOME training field! 6. They BELIEVE: There is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent - one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. 7. Being there...It Feels like Family. No One Leaves Not Having Encountered the Love of the Father.

Great church, great music, amazing people, love the sermons by Pastor Thomas Lundeen.read more

A church that loves Jesus and loves people. What church is and should be. Pure and simple.read more

This church is Very Very Very friendly. The services are easy to understand and they are not out to…read moreget your money. They sings 3-4 songs before the services which is great and they have many tvs up for you to see scriptures. They are a very welcoming group of people

St. John's is a welcoming community of Christians that work to make life better in the Westonka…read morearea. Church services are fun, children's ministry are world class and the Pastors will meet you where you are in your faith journey. This Saturday with partnership with the local food shelf they are sponsoring a Farmer's Market in parking lot to distribute vegetables and fruits to those in need. This is just one of the many outreaches the Church coordinates and sponsors. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 am or 10:45 services.

The congregation is welcoming. Sunday school provides a time to dig deeper into scripture and…read moreallows time for questions and reflection. The Pastor as a great love for Christ. The weekly messages are so timely.

This is also a tutoring program and a tutor named John says rules that he break that make kids…read moremad.I've been coming here before I could walk and this never happened ever.

I'm giving Aldrich 5 stars because it was my childhood church and formed me into the person I am…read moretoday. In full disclosure, Aldrich is an urban PCUSA church, and like many mainline denominations, its membership has declined and aged in recent years. Still, the place is open, earnest, and welcoming and I always enjoy going back. I've only heard the new pastor preach once, but it was an excellent and poignant sermon. My brother - a high school senior - plays the piano and sings in the worship band. That's saying something I think - that a talented high school kid would want to spend every Sunday morning playing songs at church with a lot of people who are well past high school age. Finally, I got married here, and so did my parents, so rock on Aldrich!

I've been attending Aldrich now for almost a year. I didn't give it 5 stars because its not…read moreperfect... music could be better, preaching is pretty good, coffee and cookies after are so-so. But these things aren't what make a church. What makes a church is a community of people living as people of God, and the community at Aldrich is rich in this regard. The people are unique, sometimes a bit odd, but they are very welcoming, intentional and have a huge heart for God. This church isn't perfect, but it shouldn't be. At Aldrich you won't find a performance, you'll find a fellowship of real people living their lives for God.