I was introduced to Living Word in February 1991 through my then-girlfriend. She attended services…read morethere and invited me to go with her one Sunday morning. It reminded me of a service I might see on TV (later finding out the church just begun broadcasting on a local station). Pastor Mac encouraged first-time visitors to come back again "to take a more accurate measure of us as a church." The next two times I went to Living Word, I still resisted the altar call for salvation. Coming from a traditional Lutheran background, I was a bit uncomfortable in a Full Gospel atmosphere. Then on March 19 of that year, my sister and her husband led me to the Lord at their home in Fargo, North Dakota. Two days later, I met with a pastor from their church. He recommended visiting two fellowships he knew about in the Twin Cities area. One of them was Living Word. Soon I attended membership classes there and decided to make it my home church. For the next two years, I put my audio recording skills to use by volunteering in Living Word's tape ministry. Having access to the church's cassette library helped me grow as a Christian. I listened to numerous sermon tapes at home, at work, and in my car. In addition to Pastor Mac, I heard messages from associate pastors plus guest speakers such as Dwight Thompson, Willie George, Jerry Savelle, Jesse Duplantis, and Kenneth Copeland. Their teachings built my confidence in God's promises of healing and prosperity as well as eternal life in heaven. After a temporary move to the Chicago area, I returned to the Twin Cities in early 1994. By this time, my friend Steve had become a leader in Living Word's evangelism ministry and invited me to go street witnessing with them on Monday nights. The Lord had already put it in my heart to share my faith more. At the end of 1995, the Lord led me to become an usher. After doing that for twelve months, I stepped down to focus more on evangelism. Eventually, the Lord led me to leave Living Word and become a full-time missionary. In recent years, the Lord has led me to return to the Twin Cities area for extended stays. Although I've worked with other churches in the area, I still attend services at Living Word and join them for evangelism outreaches. The church has changed since I first started going there. For example, the worship musicians were (in my opinion) a bit stuffy doing inspirational songs I mostly didn't care for. Now they have a more modern sound with added visual effects. Living Word has expanded to include a Christian school, a chemical dependency treatment facility, and various other ministries. I'm thankful for Lynne Hammond's commitment to prayer and Mac giving up his airfreight business to pastor a church that has changed many lives. Until the Lord returns, I pray Living Word Christian Center continues having a positive influence upon the state of Minnesota and beyond.

I attend the Women's Ministry at Living Word and I love the ladies and the messages. There is so…read moremuch love felt by all the women. Pastor Heather does such a great job at delivering the messages and helping plan things. The tables are set up in a way where you can sit with the same ladies each time or join a new table. Tons of parking out front. Greeters are there to welcome you in.

This is the best church around. Am I biased...well yes. The atmosphere is welcoming and casual, but…read morethere is no denying the passion for making the world a better place. I would never leave my Valley family. They are everything to me.

My wife and I were looking for a church 3 years ago. We weren't perhaps the avid church-going type…read morebut wanted to strengthen our tie to community and join a church that was mission-oriented. There are so many organizations and people to help locally that need more than just dollars thrown at them. Being part of a church is a chance to engage in fellowship and to worship God, but it should also be an opportunity to make a difference in your local and global community. Valley does this. That's what drew us here, and that's why we're engaged members of a church of community superstars. They are so welcoming to visitors, guests and new members - you will be as involved as you want to be! Please, if you're at all curious about what it means to be part of a church that is mission-minded and progressive, try us out. Give us a visit. Chances are, you'll feel great about making a return trip.

Robbinsdale United Church of Christ has a very inviting congregation. They are open and affirming…read moreand you have the right to ask questions and you do not have to agree to what is being said in the church. If you only want to come once in a while, that is ok too. Members will remember you and will alway welcome you to the church. Music is very good and everyone is invited to participate or not. There is a Women's Group that meets once a month. The topics are different each month. Mens Group meets for breakfast once a month and also has topics that interest them. Bible Adventures is for the youth and it is creative playing along with learning and having fun doing it. Youth Groups for Junior and Senior High is available. There are many more groups that you could belong to, along with Ministry Boards that you could become a member of and introduce new ideas. Take a Sunday and come visit Robbinsdale United Church of Christ.

If you're looking for a tired, repetitive, stale church that offers the same message every week in…read morea repetitive and formulaic fashion...this NOT the church for you. Prairie Community Church is a fresh and friendly community church with an energizing message every week. The music is uplifting and harmonious while complementing every aspect of the service. You'll walk out in a serene and positive mood ready to face any and all trials and tribulations that may confront you in the coming week. Be ready for a genuine and enthusiastic greeting when you walk in the door. Parking is free!

The Temple is beautiful, inviting, a very peaceful place for anyone of any walk of life…read more The people there warmly greet visitors and answer questions, offer a tour, share books as visitors are so drawn. And the Temple grounds offer a serene walk for contemplation. It's worth visiting.

One of the most beautiful aspects of Eckankar is its focus on Soul Travel, dreams, and inner…read moreguidance, helping people develop trust in their own spiritual experiences. The practices are gentle, practical, and adaptable to everyday life, making it accessible to people from all backgrounds and belief systems. The HU song, creates a calming and heart-opening experience that many find transformative and healing. Love this spiritual path!!

Enjoyed the Pastor, Greg and staff there. The music is very good and very welcoming…read more I like how they do a lot of outreach in the neighborhood of St. Paul Minneapolis.

It has great sounds on sunday a message that speaks truth. And you feel like you can dress however…read more superb staff and welcoming coffee before hand. Dr greg boyd is a great teacher and usually in a -t-shirt,with a message for the people. friendly and accepting!

We moved to Lakeville from Northern MN about 18 years ago. We visited several churches to find…read morewhere we would be most comfortable. At the time, our daughter was about 10 and so youth ministry was important as well. It's true there's a big difference between attending a church as a visitor as opposed to being a member. I find the people at St. John's Church to be serious in their worship and they genuinely welcome any body who wants to attend our church. Most of the congregation may be somewhat laid back about seeking out visitors. This-unfortunately--is common in most churches. I suggest you visit us 3 times to get a broader feel for what we offer. Fill out and wear a name tag. We have a significant number of young families at St. John's. Along with that, we have a strong education package for ages 5-adult. A church should have two general purposes: First, to strengthen your relationship with God; Second, to strengthen your relationships with each other. I believe this mission is done well, but remember as a guest, it's very important you introduce yourself to at least the Pastor. We may even have a gift for you. If you're looking for a church, come and check us out; Do the St. John's Three-Peat by visiting us 3 times. We're a church growing in number and in the Spirit...I love it here.

As a new member of the Inver Grove Heights community, we've been interested to find a church to…read morecall 'home.' Good Shepard is a great candidate for us because It's ELCA and it's very close to our home. That is why we were eager to visit. The church is growing, as demonstrated by the large building project underway in spring 2016 during our visit. However, attendance was light. The service was entirely-bulletin based which made it easy to participate without getting lost in a hymnal. Music was traditional, under the leadership of a talented music director. She led most of the songs, in Soprano, as the congregation listened. There was very little congregational participation in the music, Two pastors led the service. The lead pastor with a heavy, low base tone, lead the mechanics of the service while a younger pastor with a Minnesotan lilt pastor gave the lesson. It was Lent during our visit and the lesson focused on methods of prayer, which was well timed. We're used to very traditional hymnal-driven services and very contemporary services. This church was neither -- so we'll likely continue our search. If you have young children, tho, you may find that the new addition to their building is the beginning of a large commitment to youth and Sunday school. God bless!