This churches main goal is to bring people in the door. They do not care about how they bring people in. They will advertise and do thinks that most Christians should not do. Paul talks in 1st Corinthians Chapter 8 that if your actions cause your brother or sister to sin then you should no longer do that action, not because it is super sinful to you, but causes your brother or sister to sin. He also talks about how you should not place yourself in a position that looks like you are sinning. For example, do not close the door when you are in there with your girlfriend because it will look like sin. This church hosts events that people do not even recognize it as a Christian Church. I overheard a kid in my college class once talk about how he goes to this party thing every Friday with a bunch of people at a school (Unite). I asked him about it and he had no idea this was a church ministry. What?!?! In 2014, for Halloween they had a monster pong celebration. It was exactly like beer pong and looked exactly like beer pong, but the only difference is that they were all dressed like monsters and drinking monsters. Tons of people go to these events and they have no idea the purpose is for the Gospel. I think they are far missing the Gospel though. They care about getting people in. Once you are in the church it will not get much better. It is all about politics there. Every person that serves wants to be the top dog. They want to look like the best, so people will trample over other people just to be seen in a position of power in the church. Talk about what Jesus refers to as the Sanhedrins. This church is exactly like the one Christ abhors in the new testament. In the Old Testament, in Samuel, the bible talks about the two high priests, Abiathar and Zadok. Abiathar's family line was to be cut off from the high priest, but God would allow false teachers to stand up in the name of God, The other would be a true one. Here is how the bible describes it in terms of the priests, To you, the ministry means nothing more than food on the table, security for you and your family. You don't really care about the flock. You're more interested in what goes onto your table than in what goes into the people's hearts. Yet you never once think about how your compromise and selfishness bring reproach to God's name. (This is what Eli did by not punishing his kids and that is why Abiathar was to be cut off). This describes this church. They are more about getting people in for their accomplishments. Their goal is growth and they do not care about people. They do not care about the development and the hearts of people. Sad, but truue They have very little going on for the development of the church. The sermons are superficial. Have zero depth. They do not offer any classes. They do not disclose any financial information and make financial decisions without you. They purchase buildings and other stuff without your vote or opinion because the pastor "thinks" God is calling him this way, but it is just about growth. It is so sad that a few month back they tried to boost their Yelp rating by having a ton of people from the church go on here and comment to rate the church higher. Rather than taking the feedback and saying perhaps we have a problem with our church. We need to look into this and re-evaluate if our church is as great as we thought. Nope, instead they decided to have a ton of people to boost their review. Yelp caught on luckily and removed most of their comments because most of them came on and made one comment about the church. But seriously? Wouldn't you stop to reflect rather than just put makeup on a pig? Whatever you do, do not go here. It will probably turn you from your faith if anything and most people who are checking out faith will run for the hills. read more

This church is a business. A profit machine. It had turned my 12 year old son against me. The pastor or whoever there who runs this has taught my son that the only thing he should be thinking about is their church. I'm not bashing religion by any means. But there is alot more to life to learn. His own peers at school call him a know it all, and now tease him. it is because he acts like he is right about everything, even if he is wrong. His mother goes bar hopping with the pastors of this cult many times a week. How "godly" is that? He is under the impression that going to this church many times a week is more important than enjoying life as child. he confided in me one of the last times his mother allowed me to see him, that he doesn't want anything to do with girls, because they are just distracting to him. I'm not saying that i want him to be all About meeting girls, he's only 12, but is a part of being human. I'm by far not a perfect man, but I've never hurt anyone, i have always had a good job, and live by a strong set of morals. this so called church has a store inside that sells everything. They want to make as much money as possible. They push this church hard on everyone. Half the stuff they preach isn't even in the Bible. This place/cult is all about money and brainwashing. my son used to be all about happiness and love. Now he does nothing but judge anyone and everyone who doesn't go there. This church has ruined my life, and I've never even stepped a foot inside. this so called "pastor" has crossed the line. He tells my son I'm no good because i don't believe. I'm sorry, but i thought religious people were not supposed to judge. So i guess pastor whatever your name is, watch your back. You stole from me one of the most important things from me. My son. and as far as my sons mother who is "born again", a zebra doesn't change their stripes. Just because you "found god", doesn't mean its ok to continue getting wasted and driving drunk with my son in the car, even though you were partying with the church pastors at the bar. Your going to get caught. Better pull over when you see the flashing blues. read more

Amazing place to worship! Initially I thought it was a social club. Looking around at all of the different people: some dressed up some in jeans, bikers with colors for God, teens with different color hair. Kids running around. A lady at their welcome desk showed me around. The music was loud- what the heck? I hate that. Someone told me later that when people want to praise God, they can scream it out and not bother their neighbor. I tried that at the service the following week. Guess what-It worked! And I felt I reached and was held by my Lord while in praise. I totally get tears of reverence now. I am hooked! Jesus is here! The service was good. The pastor is passionate, but most importantly he read from the Bible . It was engaging. He's all about service to others for God and about taking "Next Steps" with Jesus. The Pastor is really nice and involved with his congregation. He even has an occasional weekend that new people are invited for dinner at his house, so he has a chance to get to know them. Amazing! This is a huge church. He has a fulltime job outside of church. Where does he get the energy? I'm officially impressed. Metro is a" Come as you are" church. Yes, absolutely! it is a newbies Christian church, but older and established Christians are used by the Lord here too. I have grown in Jesus and really get fed by the word. I am loved and I give love here. I belong here with God. I am Metro read more

I started attending Metro a few months ago. I am loving it! Attending this church has drawn me so much closer to The Lord! Yes, they do play the worship music really loud - but it is because that's how a large majority of the members like it. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think loud music is a sin. I could go on and on about all the reasons that I love this church! But the biggest reason is that - in every way I have witnessed - they are a bible-based church. No, Metro is not for everyone - especially if you prefer quiet, simple, or traditional worship music or if you need a church that practices the customs or traditions of a long-existing "religion." As their website says... "Metro is a non-denominational independent Christian Church seeking to communicate the Ancient Truths of the Bible in modern and relevant ways. Our mission is simple. We exist to turn people - ALL PEOPLE - white people, black people, rich people, poor people, young people, old people, even left handed people into fully devoted followers of Jesus. We think that when people see who Jesus really is in a way that is culturally relevant they will be drawn into a deep and personal relationship with Him." Their website is a great place to learn more about the church. MetroCityChurch.tv If you think it might be the place for you, definitely attend at least one service! read more

My family normally goes to a catholic church and while it is peaceful, it doesn't get my kids excited about God. I think these other posts are from people that don't realize that the paster is trying to excite young people about God. The boring sermons and masses aren't anything that contemporary youth can identify with. I heard the youth group and the pastor talk about staying away from sex but in a cool cute and humorous way.I feel it's a shame that this is thought of as "cultish". My priest although a wonderful man, doesn't even touch that subject. The music is loud, yes, but youth are all about that.This church is FUN and something my children can enjoy. I don't know a better way to give my children, who have gone through so much lately, a sense of love and belonging. My son texted me last night from a fuel retreat and said" Mom, this is a blast"! "It is so moving"! He never says anything like that when we are at his Catholic church and School. He is wise beyond his years but this shocked me. I sat around during a sermon and while yes, it was loud, the pastor said it in a way the kids could identify with and was not inappropriate.The pastor gives kids alternative ways to say no to cruelty, drugs, and sex. All problems todays children face. I am all for this. "Cultish" or not. read more

My husband and I really wanted to find a church that was Bible based, but had great worship and messages that applied to everyday life. It was an answer to prayer to find Metro. This church truly abides by the "come as you are" mentality. This church is not for the people who are perfect and have their lives figured out. This church is for the broken, the searchers, the wanderers, and those who desperately want to know God. This place is truly non-judgmental. It stands firm in Biblical beliefs, but do not judge those that hold a different viewpoint. The worship is powerful, the messages are from God's word and applicable to daily life. This church is for anyone who wants to know God and who recognize that we need God and people to walk through this life. My husband and I are proud to call Metro our home church. The people are diversified, hippie to modern, old to young, black to white, gay to straight, rich to poor, jeans to sunday best attite..this church is for anyone, and i mean anyone, who wants to know God and find a home amongst believers in Christ. I am thankful for Metro and the people who make it welcoming and Bible based, and kind to anyone who walks through those doors. read more

Metro South is a giant superchurch that borderlines a creepy cult. Stay away. They are extremely loud. They are extremely "modern." Their teachings are dangerously intolerant and downright narrow-minded, and their extreme evangelical tendencies are scary and an enormous turnoff. What's up with them locating in the old strip mall on Fort and Van Horn, building it up for months, and then bailing out suddenly? That building used to be the old grocery store Chatham's. For that, I will always call them Chatham's Church. I read in the paper that there was at least one sexual assault performed in this church by its own teenage members. I would never send my children here. Members here are very very pushy and will try hard to brainwash you. Any church that has to try so hard with their marketing raises a red flag for me. The lead pastor there is young and childish. The place is not professional. They prey on the impressionable type, the type of people who want to fit in somewhere. Beware! Sorry if it sounds like I'm outright bashing this place. I'm sure plenty of nice people go here. But from personal experience with them, in the future I won't go near it. read more

This church is love. We believe that God is the truth and he is love. We are a next step church and regardless all the hate you are hearing right now, we do except all people. We all have a right to know and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. We do believe God loves everyone one of his childred and he want then all. When one go stray he will leave the 99 to bring the one back because he a father that loves. For those who believe in this God who attain church knows he does have laws and command that we may not like. We all sinners, we all broken. I'm broken... God like to use the broken, so that not bad, allow him to use you. This is when you see the miracle he does in your life. He sent his only son to pay for our sin, we none of us really desire it. Salvation is the love of Christ and Christ want us to love as he loved us. I don't know how you feel about this but I feel blessed to be able to love all as my father does. I till you a secret, 8 months ago, I hated life and was mad at the world. I was full of hate, broken with demons. I was on the verge of divorce. This church saved me, my marriage, my family and thought me to love again. read more

I've been going to Metro for almost 6 months now. I was hesitant at first because this was a new experience for me so I was a little up in the air about how I felt. However, since I have been going I have come to really love going to church every weekend and my kids love going to church as well. My daughter use to dread going to church but ever since we started going her, she absolutely loves going to church now and gets mad at me if I don't take her. In the time I have been going to Metro they have been nothing but supportive, very friendly, non-judgmental, and they accept you for who you are. Metro's main goal is to connect you with Jesus no matter if you are white, black, Mexican, straight, gay, bi, homeless, rich, middle class or etc, all they want to do is connect you and your heart to Jesus. All the workshops they have done or are doing is because the community has come to them which I think is great because this church listens to the community and tries to help. I could honestly go on about Metro and how great they are and how much my kids & I love going here to church. If you are looking for a church this is the one. read more

My Metro City Church Is An Example Of JESUS LOVE First And Foremost ! We Encourage Anyone To Walk Through Those Doors And Get To Know JESUS, Yourself And Others Of A Diverse Community. We Celebrate Life, We Speak Life And Truth With Love. I Have Been Baptized Inside Those Walls And It's Been My Greatest Gift To Myself 6 Years Ago In March. My Grandchildren Are A Wonderful Part Of My Life And There's Nothing That Compares When You Know They Understand And Relate To What JESUS Desires From Us Most. LOVE Is The Greatest Of All. Faith, And Hope Are Necessary Also. My Pastoral Family Are Truly, Kind And GOD Loving. I Know Where My Heart Leads Me Every Single Time, And It's Metro City Always. If You Doubt It In Any Way, Try It ? Our Outreach Programs Are Many And They Teach And Reach Far And Wide. Don't Base Your Opinion On Anyone Else's But Your Very Own. I Can Only Speak For Myself I Know How My Home Church Works For Me. I Worship When I Can And When I Cannot, There Is A Vimeo Of Our Teachings That Is Always Online For Any And All To Follow Along World Wide. GOD BE WITH YOUR PEOPLE, BLESSINGS ABOUND !! I Am Metro !! read more

MetroCity Church I cannot honestly say enough things about this place! I have made so many wonderful friendships with so many friendly and compassionate families here. I Love the drive that the ministry team has and my children absolutely love metro kids. I am so thankful for the loving dedicated faces that my children see that care and provide for them and nurture their spirit. I have seen them grow in their faith for the Lord and their compassion for others. If you are looking for a church that is family oriented and moving in a direction that is thinking of your children and their futures and their ability to grow in their faith in Christ this is definitely the place for you! There are many opportunities to get involved and life groups to make you feel more connected and at home. Come a little early and grab dinner at Baxters before service, they make excellent food from barista style café drinks gourmet sandwiches, pizza, and a menu for the kids. Metro strives to embrace families in a way that is warm and welcoming like no place I've ever experienced before! read more

I understand this is a church, but one should always speak out against child abuse. Offering to cure a child of their "Trans - Bi - Gay or other" thoughts is abuse. There have been plenty of studies to show that this kind of thing only damages a person in the long run. Instead of showing love and compassion you are showing someone they should be ashamed of themselves. You are telling children they are against nature, and that is wrong. This isn't even for adults. This is for children between 12-16 who's parents think it is wrong. Thats messed up. You are forcing your beliefs on a child. Someone younger than you. And these kinds of courses will just cause them to hate themselves for years to come. Maybe you should stop and wonder why you must change a child to fit your views. When Jesus would want you to hold true compassion for them, even if you didn't understand them. He is the one that washed the feet of a prostitute. And I doubt he would be okay with you making children hate themselves for this. read more

I have heard many things about metro being a cult or evil. I know the opinions of others or things you see or hear online make it easy to form an opinion and not want to give metro a try. I am not a chruch pusher but I urge you to give metro a try a few times and see for yourself. I urge you to ask the pastors to meet with you to clear your mind of any negative things you may have heard. This place is far from a cult and no where near evil. This place has saved my marriage. This place has made me a completely different person and my husband. We couldnt be more happy with what metro has done for us. The teachings here are absolutely life changing and real. We feel at home and safe here. We are not forced into anything and not judged at all. It's the absolute opposite of that. They metro kids and city kids areas are so safe and amazing for the kids. The cafes are great. I cant find one bad thing to say about metro. Please give them a try if you are on the fence. You wont be sorry. read more

Metro City Church is not like any other church I've been to. Its LOUD, passionate, energetic, and DEEP. You won't find a pastor picking up a bible and reading to the congregation for an hour. But you will find teaching that is built directly on the bible, and is relevant and applicable to your life. Your kids will find a place they actually LOVE to come to, and if you let your guard down, you'll find a place to call home. You may get an impression from people posting reviews about this church, that it's "Cultish" or they "brainwash" people. The reality is, people love coming to church here, kids love coming to church here, so if you have a problem with actually loving the church community that you're in, this just isn't the place for you. If you're tired of the same old same old when it comes to church, come check out metro city church. You may not like it, and that's totally cool. But it may change your entire perspective. Either way, what have you got to lose? read more

I have been attending Metro South Church since March of 2012. The very first service I attended I was in awe of how rich and real the church and the message was. I have to completely disagree with the previous review of "narrow-minded" teaching and people who "prey" on the weak. This church is the complete opposite, they are loving and accepting of people from all walks and places in life and their heart and mission is to unite the community and help cultivate a heart for personal growth. I am so thankful for having Metro in my life. I have never been in a church where all of the leaders are so passionate and REAL. Each person will walk through the doors and have a different personal experience but I can honestly say that I call Metro my home and I can't ever image being a part of another church. Metro is awesome and it has changed my life for the better. All I can say is come with an open heart and you may be suprised by what you find. read more

This is a wonderful church that I've been attending for over a year, it is relevant and the Pastor, Elders and Volunteers are very dedicated. This is a church where every detail is thought of, from cleaning the playscape, to welcoming those who enter with a team of people every weekend. It is filled with life and smiling faces. It is the Riverview campus of Metro city church: One church with 2 campuses. There's a Gymnasium, a cafe: "Baxter's cafe and eatery", everything here tastes great! A large Auditorium where Weekend Services happen, other ministries can and do happen here as well. There are volunteers to answer your questions during weekend services which begin at 9:30 and 11:30 am. they have a large child ministry area called Metrokids with dedicated and background checked volunteers, so you can attend service while your child remains there, it is very secure! :) read more

Welcoming,loving,come as you are church! They welcome each and every person regardless of where they may be in their faith. You might not even believe in God when you first start going there. That is ok. It is a Next Steps church to learn about those questions you have about God,Jesus and the Bible. It is a different kind of church..the music is amazing,more like,well loud but come hear for yourself! The Pastors are inspiring and make you want to come back to learn more! They are funny at times,have me in tears at how much they hit home at others!! I can't say enough positive...I stepped foot in this church at age 50 questioning God,my faith,religion and church and 4 years later I have not missed many weeks unless ill or out of town! I went from sitting in the back to sitting near the front and serving in several capacities! I love my little church-Metro City Church! read more

We love our church and have been here for over 5 years. It is clear that God is moving in and through this body of believers. I proudly and confidently support the core values, mission and vision of the church, and especially the strong and unwavering Biblical basis for everything that is done and taught. Our pastor is humble and passionate about God, His Word, and His people. Fantastic programs for children and unbeatable programs for teenagers. ALL people are welcomed, loved and encouraged to take their next steps toward God and with God at Metro City Church, and this is communicated regularly from the top down. Concurrently, the unshakable, unchanging Truths of the Bible are taught here consistently and unashamedly. LOVE and TRUTH. God can do HIS work in a community like this. read more

My husband and I have been in search of a place to worship since returning back to Michigan from a "bible belt" state. We attended Metro and LOVE the freedom of worship. The sermons are practical and relevent to today's issues. We have attended very dry and un-moving churches to high volume exciting churches. We have been part of all Caucasian to all Black churches. We have had opportunity to move a lot and have been able to part of many church communities. (we were even able to help launch a church in warren Michigan and a helps ministry in Memphis TN) We have a love and desire for truth. Metro South is real!! Oh, and for the record, I am a 64 year old woman, my husband is 57 and together we have an 18 year old son. Metro South suites ALL of us. Try it and see for yourself... read more