As a third-generation member of the sponsoring denomination, love the direction Church on the Hill…read moreis going--powerful sermons, great ministries for men, women, teens and children, a focus on PRAYER and being more like JESUS. Services are friendly and informal. Lots of small groups for people to join and opportunities to serve Jesus and the community. Oh, and about that "women in ministry" thing: From it's founding in Pilot Point Texas in 1908, through the founding of McMinnville Church of the Nazarene by a woman pastor in 1911, the Church of the Nazarene has always honored and will continue to honor the pastoral gifts of women and the spirit of Anna (Luke 2:36), Junia (Romans 16:7), Priscilla (Acts 18) and recognize Paul's admonition against women pastors as applying to a particular troublesome church. We are all enriched when each faithful member of our community uses their gifts in service to the Lord and as Galatians 3:28 says, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." We'd invite people looking for that kind of unity in Jesus to join us at Church on the Hill.

Nazarene has been wrong from the start, so have many other churches that don't use context to…read moreunderstand scripture. We attend here off and on. God has ordained that only men are to serve in positions of spiritual teaching authority in the church. This does not imply men are better teachers or that women are inferior or less intelligent. It is simply the way God designed the church to function. Men are to set the example in spiritual leadership--in their lives and through their words. We women are also to set an example in our lives, but in a different way (1 Peter 3:1-6). Women are encouraged to teach other women (Titus 2:3-5). The Bible also does not restrict women from teaching children. The only activity women are restricted from is teaching or having spiritual authority over men. This bars women from serving as pastors over men. This does not make us women less important, by any means; rather, it gives us a ministry focus more in agreement with God's design. We women have a high calling of raising a family, getting our home in order, and submitting and taking care of the needs of our Husbands. Our husbands are the head and soul of the family. We women are the heart, and together are one body as our lord designed for the family. It would be out of God's will for any woman to be a pastor. Paul says "a pastor, elder" must be the husband of one wife, not a wife of one husband. God is the same today, yesterday, and tomorrow, so if Paul were going to church today, he would be saying the same thing. Men's ways change due to sin, but God doesn't.

People are amazingly friendly and transformation of marriages and families is happening.read more

I can only tell you my personal testimony…read more In my twenty's, I was definitely going down the wrong road! I wanted to find a church, and a preacher that would preach what the Word of God said, and not just what I wanted to hear. I wanted to know how to be saved according to the Bible, and put my own ideas a side. (Because my ideas were what got me on the wrong road in the first place!) My husband & I started having a Bible study with another couple, and the word of God came alive to me! For the first time ever, I saw how to be saved! It hasn't always been easy, but that is when God's unfailing faithfulness steps on the scene to help! From the day I decided to make a commitment to Jesus, to this very day, God has blessed me! He has done so many amazing things in my life, including healing me of cancer! I give this church and our leadership 10 stars. I give Jesus a thousand hallelujahs and a million stars...

Attended the church three times. The first and second time, they had guest speakers which were…read moregood. The third time the church pastor spoke. He started on a rant about gay people, then ramped up his hate message including people with tattoos, different colored hair, and that dressed like celebrities. Too much hate and misinterpretation of the Word of God. I never went back.

One of the greatest soup kitchens in McMinnville, to feed the hungry and the homeless and other…read moreresources besides food. They don't turn anyone away no matter what age or social status. Not only a house of worship, but a house of love and comradery.

welcoming, progressive, 3 services to choose from (8:45am, 10am, 11:15am). Also known as…read moreMcMinnville Cooperative Ministries since it shares its space with the Lutheran church. plays host to a lot of weekly meetings. pastors are dynamic and involved. The church owns a piece of land called Parkview and is a great place for gatherings and an incredible garden that provides food to the members and area charities. good website, podcasts available. would definitely recommend to the visitor and those new to town. don't be intimidated by people coming up to you to greet and introduce themselves, it's just part of the welcoming culture.

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders…read more.. Traveling and being away from my wife and kids is difficult. Visiting churches in different areas has been a blessing. This church was near the downtown area, ample parking lot. Visited during adoration, very peaceful to come and pray. There is a beautiful replica of the La Pietà statue by Michelangelo. I've had the privilege of seeing the original in Rome. By far one of my favorite sculptures. The stained glass behind the altar is beautiful. Come on in and stay while.

St Barnabas is a community of Christians that has its roots going back centuries and is a great…read moreplace to "hang out" and be part of a community that cares. See Soup Kitchen info.

Note: this review only covers the Soup Kitchen arm of the church…read more A free hot meal is served M, T, W, F 4-6pm. The meal includes salad, an entree and dessert. All are welcome. A limited number of to-go box meals are also available. The soup kitchen welcomes volunteers to work as servers, cooks, and cleaning. It is run very well by a dedicated staff.

My husband and I arrived in McMinnville, September 2016. We wanted to find a church that was wasn't…read more"preacy." A faith community that honors the Spirit Within. One that doesn't worship Jesus, but rather strives to follow his teachings. We were passionate about social justice, the arts, and connecting with other like-spirited people from all walks of life. We found it at First Baptist Church. Love that our pastor is a woman. FBC has been our home for 10+ and many more years. "Together, we follow the call of the Spirit and the teachings of Jesus to learn, love, serve, and seek justice and joy for all. We hope you'll find a way to connect that is meaningful to you, a way that reminds you of God's deep love for you and for all the world. Please reach out with any questions."

I'm going on a tour of churches in this small city, and this church was perfectly serviceable. It…read morehad nice music, pretty good communion bread, and and overall feeling of community and acceptance. With that said, the paster is just okay, she talks is a pretty monotone voice and the lesson that I went to was just okay. They were also welcoming new members to the group and she made us form a circle while holding hands, I don't like physical touch, so it made me a bit uncomfortable. Not my cup of tea, but I'm sure it's great for other people. Also, as a note, they don't require masks anymore, so don't listen to "mask nazi" guy.