Second Baptist Church with Pastor Pounds is a knowledge and wisdom growing church. The more you…read morecome the more you learn. Base bible wisdom. I was profound at how this Pastor taught, you could feel the love Spirit in this church. Pastor Pounds has been in the ministry for over 30years. I think that speak for itself. All are welcome. Its not a mega church, you can actually develop personal growth relationship with him. You can touch him and talk helping for forgiveness and other area to strengthen you in Gods word. Those that hear let them hear. They that are hungry let them eat. They that seek shall find the glory of the Lord. Praise him for he is good.

The few times I've been here I feel welcomed. Plenty of members are standing around to offer…read moredirections and answers questions. Today I went to the annual Christmas concert. The music was contemporary with loud excitement in the voices. These singers had seemed to enjoy performing. Pastor Begg opened the show by welcoming us. Toward the end he gave a brief message. Parkside is very big church. The sanctuary holds hundreds. The parking lot is huge. The building is handicapped accessible in every way. Get here early. Be prepared to sit in traffic on the way out.

Theologically sound preaching. What a blessing. The praise music team seems focused on glorifying…read moreGod and is weak prepared.

I visited the Word Church, a predominately black church, for the first time in December 2023 with…read moretwo new friends, Abigail and Owami. I had a great experience so I wouldn't mind visiting again but I already currently go to another church. I believe we arrived for a 11am or 11:30am service. As we walked in, plenty of church volunteers or staff members greeted us. There were greeters in the sanctuary as well guiding people to seats. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. CHURCH TIME -- Praise and worship had already begun when we entered. It lasted for approximately 25-30 mins and it was a fun time. The music was upbeat and a choir sang along too. After workship time, the head pastor delivered a message. Since I am writing this message in June 2024, I can't remember what the message was about but I remember him mentioning some points about using discernment when finding a potential partner (husband or wife). He was enthusiastic and stern in his message. There were lots of laughing in church and everyone, including myself, was happy while in church. Service ended with a prayer and then we were all dismissed. After service, my new acquaintance, Abby, who attends this church, showed us around the building. There is a meeting or activity room upstairs and downstairs, in the main lobby, there is a small bookstore. If you are looking to join a new church (membership) or just visit then stop on by to the Word Church to see if it's for you. You will leave having learned something. I had a great time. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 45/150 total reviews in 2024 - 695 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 25 June 2024

I love The Word Church! I have been following the ministry for close to 20 years. If you want to…read morehear the true and authentic Word of God preached like never before, consider listening to the live sermons, visiting, then joining.

As a member of St. James Lutheran...this church has the roots where Martin Luther had in 1517…read more Pastor Craig Donofrio, the minister of St. James, goes-back to the roots of Christianity. If you're tired of the wave your hands-up in the air Christianity...try this place out. This is NOT your typical John Wesley style church.

I first visited Journey Church - Avon campus on a Saturday evening in late April 2026 for a group…read moremeeting and then again for a church service on Sunday, May 3rd 2026. The church is big with the main hall fitting about 350 people. Journey Church is a Christian non-denominational church with 3 locations. The first location is in Fairview Park. I enjoyed visiting the Avon location for church. I was greeted upon entering, then I went to the complimentary tea/coffee station and poured myself a cup of tea, then I went into the sanctuary to find a seat. The 12:30pm service that I attended was a great experience. Pastor Phil spoke with enthusiasm and gave Biblical examples. The praise and worship team played lively music. If you're looking for a church, you should visit Journey Church in Avon. They have plenty of groups (Bible study groups, singles groups, divorce care group, etc) - these groups will allow you to meet more people. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 80/250 total reviews in 2026 - 921 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 13 May 2026

When I first attended Journey church, I was a little taken aback by the way members of leadership…read morewere so emersed in conversations, that they would fail to say hello to those who passed them in the lobby. The second time I went, I noticed that individuals went out to their way to say hello. The last time I attended, I was darn near ran out of the sanctuary by the loudness from the singing (summer 2026). Unfortunately, even the ear plugs didn't help. It felt as though the women were attempting to sing louder than one another. Worship is for the Glorification of Christ and not a place for showmanship or stardom. Overall, I like the church; however, the loudness of the singing is a little hard to take. Just wanted to close out on a positive note. Ladies, you have beautiful voices and I wasn't meaning to imply anything different. I just want us to be mindful of those in the audience and who they are trying to connect with during worship. When you sing or play an instrument too loudly during worship, it comes across as a rock concert with Christian music.

My family started coming there when I was young around 2004 and we left shortly after COVID. This…read morechurch is made to look good on the outside and inside as long as you attend regularly, get involved in some way (Volunteer, Attend Groups, Put your kids in youth groups, and made it a priority to connect with other families alike). Which sounds great. But if someone in your family receives a mental health diagnosis and you go to any of the pastors for help or prayer, they will essentially shun you or faze you out. All of those "connections" you have made, and any monetary contributions you give to the church won't matter because in their eyes, they have to protect their "brand". Your "friends" won't view you the same once this information get's out. There isn't support for this situation in CVC church. My family had to learn the hard way. It caused a lot of hurt. This church runs on how you present yourself and your family as well as how other people that attend this church perceive you. The church doesn't want acknowledge this type of situation. They want to avoid anything that may seem heavy or messy to them. This church thrives on fitting the mold. The "perfect" families, attendance, opportunities to get involved. This is intentional. My family, they are good people, who did everything "right" in the churches eyes, until they came for help. I wouldn't wish any of what we went through on someone else. I've kept quiet for a long time on this topic. I just feel that it is important for people to understand what we didn't.

Unpretentious, welcoming church that has many many opportunities to get involved (serve/volunteer)…read moreat the local, national and international level. Sermons are bible based and right on point.

I love this church! I have grown in my walk with God here because they preach the Word of God. I've…read morebeen here for almost 7 years...every Sunday the message get better and better. The Pastoral staff is amazing. They have walked alongside me thru my hard times and rejoiced with me in my good times. This is my church family! At my past church, I always felt like I HAVE to go to church. At Celebration, I GET to go to church!

Awesome place for healing and wholeness for the broken hearted, as well as a place to grow as a…read morefamily of believers

A Wonderfully friendly and kind Church that welcomes you. A Bible based church filled with…read morebeautiful music and endearing heart based sermons. Church in the Valley 2241 Everett Road Peninsula, Ohio. 44264 Tel: 330. 657.2200 www.churchinthevalley.netBibbbb Bible Study 9:00 am Sundays Worship Service 10:00 am Sundays