Everyone is really nice but it being a pentecostal church is not for me. I just can't vibe with things said by the pastor such as "dont believe your feelings" and "dont believe what you think." I was raised to believe what I think when the world will doubt me as a woman. I know some will say, that is not what she meant. But I spiritually need to be at a place that understands the social context I am living in and provides words that help uplift me and my community. read more

Being at VIVE Oakland has been an incredibly transformative and enriching experience for me. I've learned what it really means to serve Christ and be His hands and feet. I've also gained so much from our campus pastors and leaders, especially when it comes to living a life fully submitted to Christ. By being a part of this community I have learnt how to navigate and grow through all of life's seasons with joy and peace. Overall, I think VIVE Oakland is a healthy, thriving church that really teaches people how to grow into mature Christians who can show up for God in every area of life. If you're ever looking for a place to call home, I would highly recommend! read more

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For as long as I can remember, I've prayed for a community that felt like home--a family of people who love the Lord, genuine friends to do life with, and a place where I truly belonged. After graduating college, I was at the lowest point in my life--stuck in a toxic environment, disconnected from friends, and without direction. I felt utterly alone. For months, I prayed for a church community. One Sunday, I decided to take a leap of faith and start searching for a church home. I had planned to visit a different church, but by the grace of God, I ended up at VIVE instead. That Sunday, I went--and I never left. VIVE became my home! God has given me more than I ever imagined through this church. I've found family, lifelong friends, mentors, and career advisors. I've grown in my faith, matured as a person, and experienced healing that has changed me completely. Now, I serve on the Digital Team, and being part of VIVE has even jumpstarted my career as a social media manager and content creator. It's unlocked my creativity and revealed parts of my God-given identity I didn't know were there. I can't imagine my life without this church. I've met people who have walked with me through my darkest seasons and celebrated with me in my highest. This community truly embodies what it means to be the kingdom of God--bold, full of faith, and overflowing with God's love. read more

It took me a little while to find a home church when I moved to CA but I'm so glad the Lord led me to Vive, its been almost 2 years now and I can say it just keeps getting better. The community here is genuine, welcoming and passionate about pursuing God. It's such a blessing to walk this faith journey alongside people who truly live out their love for Christ. read more

Excellent global church with a local location in Oakland and throughout other cities! I found VIVE when I was flyered almost 5 years ago walking around Oakland Uptown. I was intrigued by the flyer and searching for a service for Easter. The moment I walked in, I felt like I immediately belonged. The pastors and the community were so welcoming to me! The worship was phenomenal. They have a full worship band and great songs. And, the service and message really resonated with me. I've been going to VIVE ever since as my home church. They are an incredible church who cares about their members and offers all sorts of services for you to connect with one another and with God. They have Midweek groups to connect with other members, weekly prayer groups, community service activities, missions trips, childcare during service, and a coffee bar when you arrive. I honestly can't even list all the programs they offer. During this spiritual journey and my time with VIVE, I was able to rekindle my relationship with God. I was blessed to get baptized with VIVE, complete some additional next steps faith learnings, and to even have Pastor Bobby marry me last year! I hope you will come check it out and see if it's a fit for you. I wasn't a fan of organized religion for a long time, but it turns out VIVE was just what I was looking for! read more

After attending several services, we felt that this church wasn't the right fit for us. While I appreciate the diversity and the messages were decent, the church and its congregation don't seem to have a genuine heart for the city. Many attendees appear to be transplants, which is fine if the goal is to serve the community, but that didn't seem to be the case. It felt more like their focus was on advancing the Vive brand in Oakland rather than truly engaging with and serving the local community. read more

I moved to Oakland earlier this year to start a new chapter in my life. I didn't have any friends in the area and I was also out of church for a good amount of time, but I knew the Lord was calling me back to His home. I found VIVE on Yelp and visited one Sunday by myself. Visiting new churches can be an intimidating and nerve-racking experience (trust me -- I know!), but the moment I stepped into VIVE I was welcomed with open arms. The welcome team instantly connected me with some regulars, and all of a sudden my uneasiness was replaced with warmth and community. I've been attending VIVE every since and have made many friends, but most importantly, have grown in my faith! Each Sunday, you can expect an engaging, entertaining, and contemporary service, where you can walk away feeling like you can apply the word to your life. Not to mention the worship team is incredible! At VIVE, you can simply come as you are and expect a whole lot of community in return. FYI: VIVE Oakland holds service at the Oakland Museum of California in the James Moore Theater on the bottom level. Simply walk through the museum entrance, and if you're asked by an employee, just say you're here for VIVE. Street parking is free on Sundays, and there is also a free parking lot toward the back of the museum, where you can enter from 10th St or Lake Merritt Blvd. See you Sunday! read more

It is amazing! I recommend the church to people who are trying to find their religion. People are super nice! And if you need help just say it!! Will share photos when I get a chance read more

Oakland Campus is where my journey started and is where my heart will always be! The community at this church is like no other. Brit the campus Pastor is so 'open arms' and really cares about each and every person that steps onto this campus. I never called the church I previously went to my 'Home Church' because I always knew I would find a church that fits to call Home. VIVE CHURCH IS HOME. As soon as I stepped foot on campus everyone was so genuinely welcoming. My favorite thing to bring up when people ask me about this church is COMMUNITY. Found lifelong friends who I can honestly call family at Vive. Joined team and a Midweek and could not feel any happier as a young woman of God surrounded by good hearted people with the same desires. Pastor Adam and Pastor Keira are so intentional with everything and this all stems from them. The word is so present, God is so present, and the worship music as well as lighting and everything the team puts into this church is so perfect. So thankful for this church! read more

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Love it, refreshing experience in the Bay Area. Welcomed upon arrival, praise and worship warmed my heart for sure!

Vive Church was the last church on my list to visit, but I WISH it was the first. I had visited multiple churches before VIVE and didn't feel like any of them were the right place for me. But the minute I stepped into the Oakland campus I felt so welcomed by everyone. The people were great, the sermon spoke to me and worship was amazing. Since then I've continued to see how the church has grown but especially how it has grown me. I'm constantly learning new things about me, my faith, and my relationships with God and others. I can really call this place home. read more

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Been going to VIVE Oakland since February, & it is just such an amazing community of genuine, loving, passionate, followers of Christ. So happy to have this community to rely on, especially during such an insane year like 2020. read more

After months of looking for churches in the bay area I finally found the one. The moment I walked into Vive church I knew I found a home. I've never felt so welcome and felt like I belonged so quickly in a community of believers. Vive church has not only given me a community to do life with and walk out my faith with but it has given me a family. Vive is a place where I can deepen my knowledge of Jesus and where my life has transformed and is continuing to transform myself and also the community of OAKLAND I read more

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After living in Oakland for a couple of years I wanted to find a church in Oakland. I found VIVE through a google search and decided to visit the SF campus since Oakland hadn't launched at the time. I was immediately in awe of how God was moving and made a note to visit the Oakland campus once it launched. Fast forward a month and my first experience at the Oakland campus was similar to my experience in SF. People genuinely care about you and want to build community in Oakland. I've been attending VIVE Oakland for over a year now and the experience is still the same. Genuine people, a welcoming community and a church bold in their faith for God and to see Him move throughout the Bay Area. So grateful that I found VIVE and can't wait to continue to see this community grow! read more

I moved to the Oakland, CA area recently and was in need/search of a community and place to call home and found Vive Oakland church!! This church has been such a huge blessing especially during a season where it's been super hard to get connected and be in community! Everyone's so welcoming and you can truly feel the love of Christ when walking through the doors! I quickly got involved and feel so blessed to have found this church!!!! Thank you Vive!!!! read more

VIVE Church is home. A place where you are genuinely welcomed, can belong even before you believe and will mature in your faith because of the a diverse community around you and incredible preaching from our lead pastors. I am so excited that VIVE Oakland is only 10 minutes from home and located on the GORGEOUS Lake Merritt!! All are welcomed and I encourage you to check out VIVECHURCH.ORG for more details! read more

After my husband and I moved, got married, and changed jobs within the same month, we were on the hunt for connection, community, and a place to call home. I actually found VIVE through Yelp reviews and though I was unsure about what we would find, my husband agreed to "just go and try it out." On our first Sunday, we made new friends- I seriously texted them as we drove home and end up meeting for lunch that day. The single value of VIVE, is people which really shows. Oakland Campus has truly become a treasured place in my marriage. In just 6 short months since "just trying it", we're partnering financially, co-leading a service team, and are getting ready to support the launch of 5 new VIVE campuses in 2019. We have found home in Oakland that isn't our house, it's this campus. read more

I moved to the Bay Area last May and didn't know many people. Through a coworker, I was introduced to Vive Church. Coming to Vive has been LIFE CHANGING. Pastors Adam and Keira, along with everyone else at Vive, have such a heart for people and for God. Through Vive, I've made many friends and feel a relationship with God like I've never had before. Sundays are now the highlight of my week because I get to come to Vive, see friends who've become family, and worship the Lord! Vive has the best people, best worship, and best pastors and I mean that whole-heartedly! read more

What an incredible church and campus! We have loved our time with VIVE Oakland! The team was so welcoming and friendly, and we immediately felt at home. The message was relevant, the worship was engaging, and the people were beautiful. My family definitely considers VIVE Church as home! read more

Wonderful, fastly growing, youthful, forward thinking church. I attended church here for the first time on Easter 2018. A nice friendly, warm welcoming upon arrival. Service was held in one of the auditorium building in the Oakland Museum, but a you know church is not about a building but a relationship with God and fellow man. It didn't take me long to realize that the service was being broadcast from the Palo Alto campus with live direct stream to San Jose, Oakland, San Franciso, & Rome. Wow! It was great how they synch'd this up with live praise and worship being broadcast from Palo Alto and all remote locations actually joining in with their own live praise and worship teams at their own locations. Awesome! The Easter message was from Luke 22. Pastor Smallcomb presented a sermon regarding the 'courtyard' when Peter denies Christ. After the main sermon an alter call was made and everyone was blessed with a prayer and those that gave their life to Christ were prayed for at the alter. The church did have a toddler area where my grandchildren went to during the service. Afterwards there was facing painting and an Easter Egg hunt for the kids. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I was very happy to attend church at Vive, Oakland, CA on Easter/Resurrection Sunday with my family. And in the online congregation, someone was steaming/attending Vive online all the way from Jerusalem. read more

This church is just awesome. Being a part of this community has meant so much to me and my young family. Def worth checking out if you are in the East Bay and looking for a church home. Plus the location of this campus is awesome! You get to stay and go through the Oakland museum (which the church is located in) after the service. Good for families, like mine! :) read more

VIVE Church has become the community I needed so far from home. I've made friends that are now like family, and have learned so much from the teaching and leadership of Pastors Adam and Keira Smallcombe. Our church has locations all over the Bay Area, which means there is always one in your neighborhood. Definitely recommend checking them out for those looking for a church in the East Bay. You will feel right at home! read more

"Vive Oakland" has not only been a great home church but it has been a great family to be a part of! the music is phenomenal and the teaching from Pastor Adam Smallcombe and Pastor Keira Smallcombe is always on point! A very timely message that always speaks in some sort of way directly into my life. I can guarantee you will feel welcome and comfortable because I did very much so the first day I arrived. People are genuine and really care about how life's going and would love to "do life" together "midweeks" etc. I enjoy the museum feel as it is located in the Oakland Museum and right after Church Lake Merrit with its Beauty is right across the street.!Gods definitely doing Big things in This Church and I'm excited and enjoy to see the People that were Becoming through such a Great Atmosphere. read more

VIVE Church is an incredible avenue to build community in your life. This community has supported and strengthened me in so many ways I couldn't even have predicted. No matter what struggle or opposition you face there is someone here to walk through it with you. Walking through the doors of VIVE you will be greeted with a swarm of warm welcomes and plenty of cheerful smiles with a genuine hearts longing to do life together. VIVE is the most refreshing experience I have had at any church. Come expectant because God is ALIVE at VIVE! read more

I've tried many churches in my hometown Sonoma County but when I came to Oakland to check out their service I was immediately drawn in. Not only did I find a home here but I also found a support group that are more than friends, they are family! It sounds far fetched to become to close so fast but if you come check out Vive you will know why! We would love to have you! read more