Very nice folks & welcoming too. Made a point to come over and say hello and introduce themselves…read more Sermon was great. Pastor is energetic and funny. Music was inspiring. Definitely will return!

Wow! What an awesome Church! Catering to new believers, unsure visitors, and dechurched folks, the…read moreOrchard church is a warm, welcoming place where people are free to be themselves. Lead by Pastor Ben Cathey, the Orchard church is a must-visit.

My family and I attended Victory Church Hamilton for the very first time this past Sunday, and…read moreunfortunately, our experience left us deeply disappointed and hurt. When we first arrived, an usher directed our family several rows toward the back of the church, even though there were many open seats available closer to the front. I did not understand why, but we went along with it and tried to enjoy the service. The message itself was powerful. The guest pastor from Midtown had an amazing testimony, and the congregation was very engaged in worship. My family and I were enjoying the service, praising God together. I had my two-year-old son sitting on my leg clapping his hands while I bounced him gently during worship, just as many others around us were clapping and engaged in the service. Without warning, an usher approached me during the middle of service and asked my family to leave because my son was "making noise." I was shocked and embarrassed. My entire family immediately got up and walked out in the middle of service. As we were leaving, I asked the usher to speak with me because I genuinely wanted to understand why he felt the need to remove us. I explained that my son was not disrupting the service -- we were simply worshipping together as a family like everyone else around us. The usher responded by saying he had "been watching us," which honestly made the situation even more upsetting. Not only did I feel unfairly singled out, but I also felt harassed while trying to worship. I then spoke with someone from the children's ministry, and she informed me that children are not allowed in the sanctuary and that it is a church rule. I was honestly floored. I was raised in church. My father is a pastor, and my grandfather was as well, and I have never in my life heard of a church telling parents they cannot have their children in the sanctuary if they choose not to use children's church. That realization was more disappointing than anything else. It saddens me that some churches become so focused on policies and procedures that they forget what Jesus stood for. Families should feel welcomed in the house of God, not monitored, embarrassed, or removed for worshipping together. Thankfully, I have been around enough healthy ministries to know this experience is not representative of every church. However, I cannot help but think about people who are genuinely searching for a church home. Experiences like this can discourage people from returning to church altogether. What also concerns me is that after leaving, I found another review online describing a similar experience involving members feeling "watched" during service. That should be alarming and addressed immediately. I truly hope this message reaches leadership and does not get lost before making it to the lead pastor. My intention in writing this is not simply to complain, but to encourage reflection on how families and first-time visitors are treated. No family should leave a church service feeling humiliated for trying to worship together. This experience was deeply hurtful for my family, and I sincerely hope changes are made so that others do not walk away feeling the same way we did.

The very first time the I attended this church was today . I enjoyed the service and the minister…read morefrom the mid town campus. Excellent speaker. But when my family and I walk in today the door the usher immediately set us in the back and move a rope to seat in that roll because my son was holding a one year old. His 12 year old stated that she felt that the usher kept watching them. On leaving, the usher confronted my son (the father and stated the his son was disruptive and was making noise doing the service which was untrue. I was sitting there. He told my son that he could sit in the cafeteria with child . We have been in the church all our live and my father, husband and grandfather were pastors. We also understand if a child cries or makes noise to take them out. But if a child claps his claps his hands and sings that is not a reason to leave the service. Every child is not use to the child care especially the very first time. This rule there at Victory Hamilton Mill should be displayed because the spoiled our experience there!

I was raised in a Christian denominational church but never felt God's love like I do in this…read morechurch, it is so welcoming, the music is great and the pastor's always present a Biblical message that is so relatable!! I'm a Senior Citizen and so happy I found this church! There is no criticism of any group, religion, or person, come and check it out!!

Life changing experience. So relational. So biblical. So…read moregracious. So helpful! My whole family loves us!

Excellent community, also I like the diversity of the congregations. The masses schedule are very…read moreconvenient, the only problem is in Winter time for Spanish masses is too dark, and most of the time I go by myself. Otherwise I love the church

I have found that Hopewell Baptist Church is one of the most caring churches that I have ever…read moreattended in the last 66 years of my life. And there have been many due to military transfers. At Hopewell Baptist Church you hear the Word of God preached in such a way that you leave with ways to apply the message to your life - no matter who you are or where you're at in your life's situation. I leave the service eagerly looking forward to the next Sunday. The children's and teen programs are awesome! The Awana's program gives parents the opportunity for their children to learn more of God in an exciting and challenging manner. There are numerous life groups for adults in a broad spectrum of interests. I personally love the Precepts for Life study.) There is care and support for the individual who is in a difficult situation. Needs are met here - physical, social and most importantly spiritual. Please come and check us out - I think you will find your church home.

I've been a member at Hopewell for over 15 years. I've had the opportunity to visit other churches…read moreand I have to say even after 15 years Hopewell is still special. The people are real and inviting. The Pastor is very well prepared each and every week. The facilities are comfortable. If you are looking for a church give Hopewell a try.

My wife and I started attending a few Sundays ago. We just moved to Athens and needed a new church…read more I've never been welcomed into a church like this. We were amazed. If you're looking for a church to call home definitely give this church a try.

The folks are super welcoming, but I don't get it. it's like they keep the temperature set at 150…read moredegrees. Every time I walk in I start burning up! Also, I don't understand why it's so hard to find Jesus. The directions could be better. Make sure to thoroughly read the directions, or use Google Maps instead of Apple Maps. There is also no alcohol service here, but you can BYOB.

I've grown up at this church, and have found the pastor to be sound and always in the Bible. The…read moremusic is great and such an encouragement to listen to.

Great friendly atmosphere. Real people, real music, and real preaching. Very accommodating for all…read moreages from newborn to senior citizen.

Not many churches teach the whole bible...This one does!…read moreSunday and Wednesday services Simply teaching the WORD simply... Book by book Chapter by chapter Verse by verse Pastor Mark is not only a teacher... He is a Pastor who cares for the people who seek the truth. Get involved in ministry to put the gospel message into action with this church!

I love this church! They simply preach the word of God verse by verse! In a day and age when so…read moremany are compromising on the truth of the word it is wonderful to be in a place that holds the truth of the word of God with such high regards. So glad i was drawn to this fellowship.