This has been our home church now for 6 years. Pastor Craig is such a great speaker, teaching the…read moreword of God in a tangible way. The worship is great, and the options of Life Groups is many. The staff are genuine, not perfect, honest people.

3 Large screens at the front of the church. Check. Music booming loud at concert level. Check…read more Entering a dark auditorium with only the stage lit, congregation unlit. Checkity check check. Life Church has 3 Sunday morning services. 8:30, 10 and 11:30. I attended the 10:00am service. A few things took me by surprise. In order. 1) During the offering the pastor stated that if anyone was food insecure or had no place to stay to reach into the bucket being passed and take cash out if they needed it for food and or shelter. That is the first time in my entire life I have ever heard a pastor say that. That is such a true Biblical form of worship. Just beautiful. 2) When the sermon began I was so surprised to see the pastor was being broadcast on all 3 screens. I didn't see that coming and I was kind of curious where the pastor went? Mainly I was curious if I was watching a recording or a live sermon? Where did he go? 3) I brought my Bible with me but the lights in the sanctuary were never turned on at any point so I didn't open it because of course I wouldn't have been able to see it anyway. The pastor had specific Bible verses pop up on all 3 of his screens as he highlighted them at certain points. He was very engaging as he discussed the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. I didn't stop at the counter but it looks like after service they hand out packaged snacks and cups of iced tea. That's very nice.

Great church in Fair Grove. Very friendly people and staff. They have a separate area for youth…read morewhich is fun. I recommend this church!

Visiting my family from Portland, OR any it's always exciting to visit Connect Church. Love worship…read moreand message!

Love this church! Amazing God fearing people who made us feel welcomed and at home. Kings and…read morePriests at 6am on Thursdays is what every man needs! If you're a man, be there!

Love our church family. I have recently went through a difficult time with the health of our…read moredaughter and they are the most supportive group! I couldn't have gotten through it without all of them. The Care and Connections pastor as well as the Lead pastor both took the time to visit us in the hospital over 3 hours away from home. Other leaders have taken the time to check on us and offer prayer/support. Our small group has also been very supportive and helpful. If you are looking for a caring place to find and follow Jesus this is it.

I grew up in a Baptist church, and I recall it being a very modest and simple church. Many years…read morelater, for one reason or another I started going to a Methodist church, but was not satisfied there. My wife and I decided to check out other churches in our area, and was invited by my wife's step sister to check out their church. I've never been in a Mega church before, and this one was huge. You feel very lost and intimidated in here the first time here. The pastor they have though fills you with that spirit real fast though. He did a fine job. We are still looking around, but this church has made our short list of possibilities though.

Glidewell Baptist Church is the real deal! Pastor Joel preaches and teaches nothing but the truth,…read morestraight from the Word. It is obvious how much he loves the Lord and His Word. Pastor and his wife love Jesus and they love us. We are blessed with two generations of wisdom as Pastor Joel's parents serve along side their son and they too minster to this body of believers in Christ. I was about ready to give up trying to find a church that was willing to take a stand for Christ and stand firm on The Whole Word of God and this is the place. You don't have to tell others that you spend time with Jesus it will be evident and this body of believers has a desire to mature in Christ and to be salt and light to our world. They will show you love and they will lead you into truth. Jesus answered , "I am the Way the Truth and The Life and no one comes to the Father except through Me. " John 14:6 If your struggling to find your way come join us at Glidewell and if you know the way, then this might be the best place for you, to grow further in knowledge and truth. If you have have no idea what all this means come and let us tell you. Coming to Glidewell at this place in my Christian walk has been a blessing and one that is hard for me to describe without writing a book. I have moved away from MO for a long time and I was in a place where the churches were mega. However, many did not have Jesus as the head, and many seemed to operate on man's wisdom and authority and not God's. I believe strongly God brought me some 1600 miles to sit under the teaching of Pastor Joel. God has chosen men to rise up and to disciple us. I am in a good place now where I can be discipled and I am thankful beyond measure for Glidewell and my Pastor Joel Childers.

Love my church home! Friendly people that will make you feel at home the minute you walk through…read morethe door! Truly a family!

Absolutey the most welcoming church i have ever attended.Lovely people and an AWESOME spirit of God…read moreas soon as you walk in the door.You will be accepted as you are,TRUST ME.Come and hear the truth and worship and glorify the Lord.

This church allows you to read and interpret the Bible for yourself, without being told what to…read morebelieve. Members and visitors are accepted and loved for responding to God's love for them, regardless of what social group they may be part of. Scripture is interpreted within the context and setting in which it was written, rather than blindly taking each translated word of every sentence of the Bible literally. People are given the challenge and freedom to question, search, and explore their own faith in God, and the church is a congregation of believers who accept people as they are and attempt to serve God together. South Street Christian Church has a traditional worship service with many elements that are likely at least somewhat familiar to you. There are hymns and prayers and Scripture readings, an anthem by the choir or a solo piece of music, a chance to give an offering, and a sermon. Central to the entire worship service every Sunday, however, is an observance of the Lord's Supper (communion), offered to all, regardless of current church membership or particular creeds or beliefs. The worship service is geared for thinking adults who are seeking to grow their faith, so most parents take advantage of the nursery or children's activities provided by experienced staff for their children in other parts of the building at that time. The children's activities are age-appropriate sessions that are much more than just baby sitting. Beginnings (educational and play activities for preschool children), Children Worship and Wonder, and a children's choir are offered so that children can learn and grow at their level, rather than having to sit without squirming during the service for adults. Will you be welcome and find the experience at South Street meaningful? I think so, but there's one way to find out for yourself --give it a try! There's plenty of parking in the lot on the south side of the church building (or walk from downtown apartments or Sunday bus routes). The service starts at 10:15am Sundays (over at 11:15). See you then!