My last review was done for the Church that was called Faith Church. My review reflected the church…read morethat I had been a member of. My believes alined with there's and the bible. I can't speak on Fierce Church as I have never attend there. I do not know the paster or his wife, or the other leaders of the church. I will say after moving many times one thing that I do notice is you can tell a lot form a church by there website and there social media. Seeing an active Mens and Women's is very important next is a good kids ministry , and a college ministry as well. There are lot of church that forget that group and that is when a lot of young adults need the extra college group that can help as they transition into adulthood and are balancing school, work, and keeping a relationship with Christ. Titles are also very import as the bible speaks on this and as Christians we need to hold churches accountable and speak the truth in love and kindness. I have seen that on there leadership page that they have women listed as pastors, "A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet" (1 Timothy 2:11-12). I have seen women that are in charge of kids/Teens use the name director or ministry leader instead of a pastor. As I have said I can not speak on there sermons as I have not attend with the New Pastor but just seeing this issue on the leadership I am not one to jump to visit this new church.

I have been attending Torch of Faith since July 2012 (back in the days when Torch was at the Regal…read moreCinema). Prior to attending this church, I've tried other churches and just never felt connected. The very first service I went I felt welcomed and Pastor Carter's message was spot on with what I needed to hear. Since then, I have given my life to Christ, been baptized and have made real friends, friends that have helped me go through life's trials. I wish I could scream from the rooftops how much I love this church and how it has helped me discover who Jesus is. If you're looking for a church that will accept you for who are are, have sermons that you can understand and apply it to every day life AND has an amazing place for kids to go, I encourage you to try Torch of Faith.

Wonderful church with insightful expository teaching, great kids program, engaging worship, fun…read moreMoms' group, and friendly people!

We came for a visit and never left. We felt welcome from the moment we walked in the door. The…read moredepth of teaching is excellent--from the head pastor, associate pastors, and lay people. Two services on Sunday offers some flexibility with your schedule. Worship is contemporary and has some variety in instrumentation, worship leaders, and occasional choirs. Still, the worship is primarily piano-driven. Lakeland offers a chance to meet with the pastor or an elder right after the service (not exactly weekly, but often enough). We waited several weeks before attending one of these "Meet Lakeland" lunches, ourselves. They serve lunch and take time to get to know you while helping you learn more about the church, it's roots, available ministries, serving opportunities, etc. My wife and I believe it is important to serve in church. There are opportunities around every corner--women's ministry, men's ministry, children's ministry, community events, service projects, outreach, and more. It is easy to "plug in" and get involved. There is an emphasis on home Bible studies, and we would highly recommend finding one. We joined a group that meets on a weekly basis, ranging from 10-20 attendees. We always have a wonderful time of fellowship and sharing. There are other things to consider: worship nights, where they combine with other area churches; an excellent Alpha program for new believers; an annual "county fair" with a massive box maze that fills a gymnasium (it has to be seen to be believed); financial seminars; open mic nights; a movie discussion group that meets on a monthly basis to watch and discuss current movies; concerts; and so much more--seriously! They also have a prayer room in an offsite location where you can sign up to go alone or with a group to have a quiet time. Our young-adult daughter was attending another church. After visiting several times with us, she decided to make Lakeland her home. She got involved with the young adult's ministry and has never looked back. She has made many close friends, is growing in her relationship with the Lord, and is loving life. BOTTOM LINE: Lakeland Church is welcoming and casual, has excellent teaching, is family-oriented, and has plenty of ministries and ways to get involved. Highly recommended! Come for a visit...or two...or three...or... (you get the idea!).

Great music, excellent teach, great fellowship!If your looking for a church that has both…read morecontemporary and old hymns along with great biblical teaching this may be the church for you!

Great atmosphere and the people accept you for who you are regardless of your past. Pastor is real,…read morenot fake.

Such a warm and friendly bunch of people. Pastor David is an awesome, articulate and biblical…read moreteacher. Worship was presented very nicely, solid group of musicians.

I loved this church until today. They are looking for a new pastor and the interim pastor Rick is…read moregreat. But today we learned they basically fired the worship pastor Jason. The old saying we asked for his resignation and he agreed is bull. They fired him. The "elders" are not looking out for the worshipers or they would realize there should be stability while looking for new pastor. Jason I hate to see you go and you are in my prayers. I hope you let us know where you go so people can decide if they want to follow you. God bless you and your family.

A place you can call home! This church is so welcoming, my…read morefamily and I decided to make it our church home. Come out and experience God's love through people! Every Sunday 9AM and 11AM services.

I've called Immanuel my home for over 50 years and it is so welcoming and the sermons are always on…read more track. I now travel 1 1/2 hrs to come there when I can because I moved but I still watch on line

We visited today for the first time for the worship service at 10am. We did not know where the…read moreentrance for the church was. I asked someone with a name badge if this was the entrance and he indicated that "yeah, it's that way" and then proceeded to talk to the person behind us. When we got to the North double doors there was no one there - two women were at the door have a conversation. We asked if we could sit anywhere and they said - "oh we're just talking - yeah, sit anywhere" We had to track someone down for a bulletin. There were people with the word "hospitality" on their shirts but no one really noticed us. Music was good and sermon was from the Bible but we left really not having had anyway to let someone know that we had come for the first time. They will not be able to follow up with us. Should probably try to correct this for anyone coming that is new in the future.

Pastor Rich Valkenet is a fantastic preacher and servant of the Lord. I came here 16 years ago and…read morethey helped me beyond belief in my early walk. I can't recommend them enough.

Great new church in Vernon Hills!…read more This is a new campus of the multi-site church known as The Orchard, with campuses in Barrington, Arlington Heights, Northfield, Itasca, and Marengo. Colin Smith is the senior pastor. This church is a bible-believing Evangelical church. See website: www.theorchardefc.org

From the owner: Located in Vernon Hills, IL | Services: Sundays, 9:30 & 11 am…read more The Orchard is a multi-site Gospel church. God's Word is at the center of all we do. At The Orchard, our beliefs are rooted exclusively in Scripture. In fact, we don't have much to say unless it comes from the Word of God. We believe the Bible is complete, authoritative, and true for everyone at every time in the past, present, and future. These beliefs drive our decisions and inspire our worship and preaching of God's Word. The Orchard is a place where you can grow in faith, hope and love through the gospel of Jesus Christ. No matter where you are in your walk with God, we'd love to get to know you, and you are welcome here.

Loved, loved, loved it here. It's a very beautiful place to visit and well worth the trip. I highly…read morerecommend it

I have attended this church since my friends Sida and Roger, her husband, told us about it. In…read moreDecember of 2022 I went for colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Colon Cancer that brought my world as I knew it to and end so I as a catholic reach out to God and attended this church that was recommended to me by dear friends. I fell in love the minute I walked in. It's beautiful and peaceful and very welcoming. I was blessed by the priest after the mass after telling him my diagnosis. January of 2023, I was in the hospital having my surgery to remove the cancer and part of the spleen it was attached to. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks because of complications and was sent home with an attached colostomy bag, and 5 weeks later, I was hospitalized to have it reversed and removed. I spent a week there and made beautiful kind friends with the nurses and doctors at NW. I'm cancer free due to their care and everyone prayers. I visited the church again this past Saturday to thank the priest for his blessing, and he kindly said, "I was just God's messanger, and you are a miracle child." I took that to heart because I've always preached to everyone to be kind, and here I was in front of this religious man telling me I'm a miracle. God bless him, my NW nurses, and my team of doctors, especially my surgeon Dr. Poilyn and Dr. Chang. Please go visit this church whether you are Catholic or not. It's open 24 hours every day, and it's a beautiful church. Also, it has a gift shop open on Saturday.