The people here really love the Lord and want to love each other well. The Bible is preached…read moreclearly and with passion.

This is the church the Wife and I attend on a regular basis. It is a non-denominational church, out…read morein the country, about 7 mi. South of Coldwater. We would not want to be any other place on Sunday. It is a blessing to both of us. Our former church stopped feeding us. We searched high and wide for an improvement and found it here. Lockwood is a Bible church. Pastor Shayne is articulate, knowledgeable, and thorough in his presentation of the Word with the Lords help.The church has a wonderful and active youth group which draws on young people from around the County. Lockwood feeds the flock. We are involved in Sunday school and and small group activities. The church is highly involved in missions work and sponsor many missionaries. Lockwood Is a very friendly and loving church.We would be very happy to see you there to partake in our worship services....

ENERGETIC! but not overwhelming. It has that small church vibe with two services at 9AM and 11AM…read more People who go to church regularly and even those who do not would feel comfortable. The music is good, not real long but be ready for some serious teaching. The teaching is conversational and not preachy and right out of the Bible. There is something for children in both services. Kids are everywhere! Some are even in the service.

So, based on the basic Christian belief that nobody's perfect (we're all sinners), I wouldn't give…read morethis church a 5...nor any other church for that matter. So, I'm giving Northbridge a 4. ...but I think it's good that the church, as a whole, doesn't go around trying to look perfect either. They're about living in and living out the grace displayed through the Gospel, and holding to the truth of the Gospel...being the "good news" of Jesus Christ. The first time my husband and I went to Northbridge we saw a couple people who obviously struggled to fit in socially...yet they were out there...one seemed to be pleasantly waiting and enjoying the atmosphere, the other smiling and talking with people. On our way out, we discussed the thought that if this church didn't try to 'hide' these people, then we just might fit in ourselves! It's close to 10 years later, and while no church is perfect, we definitely found "home". --My husband adds that he really likes that "without ignoring the reality of sin, the pastor preaches/teaches the importance of the grace Christ extends to us...and extending that grace to others."

We can't take an offering for food and not have food to offer…read more... White washed tombs. Starbucks, Disney and Chick-fil-A are all models they use and suggest you also use. "Mission" They have a T-shirt for it, and a good photo op, with a sprinkle of service. But a struggling family needing groceries or a widow about to be evicted; no food, no help available. Send them to the government, we don't have it. 8 faithful years, on fire, a true ambassador. I thought for the kingdom, but what I found out was that it was for a different kind of kingdom. I waited almost a year to write this because it's just so heartbreaking and I wanted to make sure I wasn't responding out of anger. We met a lot of great people and there are still a lot of really great people that are members, I think that's why most people just leave quietly. It's messy. It's like cleaning up glitter poured over something you really love, but have to admit there's a mess after it falls. There's so many little things that we overlooked and that we sadly participated in and perpetuated. Some will frame this as "going against God" but James is not God. This is a direct reflection of the cult-ure he's established (very well might I emphasize) You can "do good things" and still be completely wrong. He's completely impersonal, he couldn't tell you our children's names, probably not even age range but he did know we owned a business. Most of our exchanges included asking about business and having a "prosperous" week. It was flattering at first. But when things in life came crashing in on us, this church was quite literally not there. We "knew" many people but didn't do any actual real life with them, and as soon as we realized that and tried to start making these relationships, it was clear that was not the kind of community they were looking for. Everything is exclusive. They allow staff to use the kids area for birthdays or have weddings but not tithing members... They hold "freedom" events but starve them spiritually every Sunday, no more than 2 lines of the Bible are ever read from the pulpit and he is quoted saying "I don't know how I'm going to do this, I'm a 20 minute Jesus loves you pastor" and that said everything. He's not a pastor, he's an evangelist , and that's perfectly fine, but do not claim the name of Pastor when your flock is continually abandoned by you. A terrible shepherd. Books sales, numbers, score cards, appearance, clout, self congratulations and promotion are all very important to James. He has a fan club like David Koresh, this is partly why no one speaks out. I'm embarrassed I ate steak and screamed victory, while others starved. I've repented and so glad to be out from the shadow of such a terrible organization. I have many, many more occurrences of misconduct and many people have reached out privately with their stories of this organization but are quite literally too scared to speak up. Oh, a 2.5 million dollar payroll will easily start your journey into compromise, who pays a full time salary with full benefits to a made up corporate position? They do. We gave sacrificially, putting off things we needed, and they go and buy 20k signage and take unnecessary trips to africa so he can impart his white savior mentality abroad. Honestly that's enough, I have more. It is all so bizarre and corrupted. So when you see them soon patting themselves on the back for serving Fulton, know they denied a WIDOW from that very campus help from being evicted because she didn't tithe regularly but DID serve faithfully, for years. I have also recorded this entry and our experience with a local attorney because they will try to have it removed. To the fake elder board: Woah to you. God sees every compromise.

Incredible church. First walk-in is an amazing experience! Incredible facility and down to earth…read morepeople with smiles everywhere. Can't go wrong visiting even if it's just to see what is happening there. I visited from out of state and would love to have this church and pastor close to my home.

Scott Saltsman and I love working and worshipping with the believers at the Lake Area Christian…read moreChurch. We have an early morning chapel that meets at 7:45am. Sunday school is at 9:00am and worship is at 10:00. We have children's programs and a family worship atmosphere. Please join us in celebrating our love for Jesus through music, prayer, communion and Bible study each week.

Really nice church friendly and nice people. I Would like to review this because it is the best…read morechurch ever

Growing church--- great children's program in the works and worship team! ;) Pastor Mark Swank is…read morereally great!

Incredibly friendly and loving church. Worship and preaching are dynamic and encouraging and the…read moreBible teaching is sound. This is an awesome community of believers to be a part of and they offer lots of ministry for children and families as well as meaningful outreach to the community.