It's been a couple years since I had written my review. All that GOD has done for me THROUGH Crave Church merits a better review, fr
For context: I have been consistently attending since 2014 and I'm writing this review out of my own will, to better help people consider coming to check out my church!
I'm going to list some of the areas where I have had personal growth in by attending Crave Church. I pray to Jesus that this might help y'all
1. My Belief
- Never understood or wanted anything to do with God or church before. I came from a "catholic" family that didn't practice. It was borrowed faith for my family. I didn't understand that believing in God, attending church or being a Christian was more than just a religion, doing "good things" and or being a "good person". It's about having a relationship with Jesus Christ and acknowledging that it's only by belief in Jesus and accepting Him as Lord & Saviour that we receive salvation.
2. My Mental State / Living for More
- Struggled a lot with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts entering into and throughout high school. I didn't really have any purpose or dream to aspire to reach down the line. I didn't have hope for anything and quite frankly... I wouldn't have been alive to write all this or make an impact the way that I've been, through serving in this church. If not for the bonds, love and community in this church, I wouldn't have the support I need or people to do life with (City Groups) that help me fight to stay in relationship with Jesus. If God hadn't planted me in this church, I wouldn't have made it and I definitely wouldn't be living for more than just for myself as I am now.
3. My Family
- Okay so.. I was a brat but that's not the point LOL I was terrible because I wasn't honouring or respecting my dad at home. My home life was rocky and the atmosphere wasn't always the best. Fights, yelling were common, because there was never proper communication established and I was like at that "know-it-all" stage, iykyk. However, God has done a work in me by convicting and teaching me through the sermons, leadership and basic understanding of what the Bible says as well. I can attest to this day I have peace at home. Ofc, I'm still praying for all my family to come to Christ but, this is how this area has progressed so far.
4. Social Skills, Excellence
- Throughout my years serving in this church, whether it's by cleaning, productions, so on and so forth. I wouldn't have been a proper human being with BASIC social skills and confidence without their leadership teachings and biblical values, principles The culture of this church has elevated my standard of living and also to strive for excellence in all that I do outside of church. God has blessed me in all my workplaces, BECAUSE of how the leadership in Crave has run and how we are to do everything with excellence as if we're serving the Lord God himself.
5. Understanding & Patience
- We are not a perfect church, because a perfect church doesn't exist. We aren't perfect people and we all make mistakes. We don't demand perfection and we don't reflect perfection, only Jesus is perfect. This church IS and will always be a space of grace for imperfect people to crave God. That includes being a space of grace for all the leaders and our pastor, Pastor Marlon as well!
6. Communication
- Had some differences as most people will come across at some point in church but, if you would just tell your inner self to shut up and go have a mature and proper conversation with those you don't see eye to eye with, it would resolve many issues. Maybe there was something that didn't align with your preferences. Don't be so quick to switch up and throw big words around when things challenge and confront how you are. A question I've asked myself that has kept me when being challenged is... If the culture, sermons, leadership, or the Word of God itself-- if these things in a church don't challenge your character, lifestyle, perspective and this world/generation's culture then who could lead you? 'Cause it certainly isn't Jesus Christ
7. Relationship with Jesus
- Our mission statement is to lead people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. That has rung true for my life. I was taught the importance of prayer. To establish a devotional time with God and to protect it. How my relationship with Jesus isn't led or based on how I feel, what I see OR my opinion and preferences.
Okie, blessings & love y'all read more