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3 years ago
My family has looked for a church in our area forever with a dynamic pastor and a church where you can feel the spirit of God. This is it.
Friendly, Welcoming Bible based Sunday Worship- two services (8 am & 10:30 am) - mid week prayer Wed - 6 am & 6 pm.
218 S Academy St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 467-6356
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We've been going here for about four years, now, and we love it! The coffee is fantastic, the…read morepastor and band are great! Pastor Mike: He's so funny and doesn't have a holier-than-thou complex some pastors seem to have. He teaches things that people really need to hear, regardless of wether they want to or not. The Band: They're fantastic! Sam, Sanè, DZ and one drummer who's name we don't know... (stands during I Will Live and we love it!)(If anyone knows his name, that'd be great!) The Coffee: Great prices, great drinks! The staff are so patient and kind! They go through the line like Chick-fil-A: quick and kind. If you need a church that loves you no matter where you are, you're in luck! That's literally the motto! "Love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ" It was hard moving half way across the country but this church has made it a lot easier. It's the best.
Give it a try then make your decision from there. The Christmas service I attended yesterday was my…read moresecond visit and I plan to continue
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This is a moving place! I absolutely enjoy my time here when I am able to come! The people are…read moregreat, but the Spirit is unchanging!
In my experience with mister Steven Furtnick his ministry has changed into a business these are…read morefacts not opinions his mentor TD Jake's that paved his way I think we know about his hidden life now Steven is very talented in bringing the Bible to life and paint a picture I have way more experience then Steven in business he's changed he went from being humble to prideful I noticed the Steven that was broke no jewelry now suddenly chains rings watches I know this I've had all those things feels good at first of course but Steven you will find like Solomon rhey are meaningless my goal is not to destroy or disrupt this message is for you mister Furtnick you've slipped up so many times in sermon and nobody catches it once you said you can't or don't like to be in silence because of your thoughts you need music background sound or tv with that being said I ask why ? Even after you said that I quote you said whoa that was too raw and paused another time you mentioned about reading the sales books and business books those books teach tactics of persuasion speaking why? Doesn't the Bible say God doesn't force anyone nor try to convince them Steven I followed you for years and learned a lot I give credit when it's due that I cannot take from you but your last sermon that was live was all about money and took scripture that speaks about servants and their pay ok that true but why pick only stories that speak on wealth and money now the pastor that was speaking was a great actor should be a comedian or go to Hollywood now back to you not being able to sit in silence isn't that when the Holy Spirit talks? So how do you go on stage saying God told me such and such and scream I don't know who this is for let me tell you it's for you because as i listen your literally preaching to yourself and your helping others and saving souls but where are you going when your at the gates will God say you did great things Steven but like Moses your not gonna enter but you will see it from a distance now Elijah will inherit if he's obedient don't take this the wrong way Steven and his employees as well I'm not here to disrupt what your doing because although I find a lot of negatives there's a lot of great things I can't deny that I just pray you realize what your turning into when I seen you live this week Steven you've lost too much weight and are aging horribly sorry if that seems harsh but Steven you know why the aging process is connected to your faith now you may say it's because of the weight of running business but that's a mistake of expanding faster then you can train I'm trying to help now if you get mad or take this the wrong way I don't care now if you message me I'm willing to give you tactics to prosper more and what locations to close because on business that's starting will starve the other so expansion is great but if your not prepared you leave people in charge not fully trained then come to find out they are doing things not the way you wanted why they weren't ready but you were I can tell and I don't know the analytics but I can tell your ministries wether some are bringing in big bucks some are draining the resource for water bills electricity plumbing construction etc don't take this the wrong way I pray for you Steven and I'll just say the story of Steven the first Christian to be slained for his faith aslo your son Elijah one man against all the worshippers of Baal you know the story my apologies for this but this isn't me that's writing this it's a message from our father God bless the Furtnick family and everyone as well for we all need your father
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We have loved this church! It's a great thing to find…read moreexactly what you're looking for in a church. The sense of family and community is wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
A wonderful church that feels like family! So many places to serve and get involved and also to get…read moreplugged in to grow spiritually.
Moving across the country and looking for a church, we were so blessed to find Focus Church. They…read moreare passionate about the next generation, have dynamic and life-changing small groups, and the worship team instantly makes you want to sing and dance! Sunday sermons encourage and also impact you to be more like Jesus. Full of kind people who are genuinely following after God. Our first Sunday volunteers met us at our car with umbrellas so our little kids wouldn't get wet in the rain.
I found this church last year...as soon as I walked in the door with my husband and two year old we…read morewere met with overwhelming hospitality. People actually cared to meet us and know our names! Awesome worship and biblically sound teaching! Love it!!!!
The wonderfully approachable church staff and attending congregation are kind and Improve my…read moreconnection to God, Jesus and other humans. New Hope Church supports me in meeting my life challenges. Plus I'm growing more peaceful and resilient within myself and more loving toward myself and others.
We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 4 Location: 4 Decor/ambiance: 5+ Customer Service: 5+ MAN... Mannnn O Mannnnnn... New Hope... This has to be one of the most amazing churches in the RDU area. The experience from beginning to end was top notch. Its churches like New Hope who are leading the way for this new age church. New Hope is such a welcoming atmosphere. I was able to attend church in a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and a beannie and NO ONE LOOKED AT ME AS IF I WAS OUT OF PLACE! I was floored. I actually feel as if I fitted right in. I love the multicultural attendance. There is an amazing ratio of nationalities represented at New Hope. The word from the senior pastor was great. He was detailed yet easy to follow. He was engaging yet full of substance. They offer so much! They have a really sweet looking children's church! It looked so cool I wanted to experience it for myself. Just a few tips, get their at least 15 minutes before service time to enjoy the time to mingle. They have a full service starbucks out front and it was pretty packed at the 10:45 service. Also get there early to take advantage of the best parking options. With that being said, give New Hope a try. I look forward to coming back soon!
Our lead pastor Adam Bishop, preaching the word on a Sunday morning.
Lead Pastor, Adam Bishop preaching on a Sunday morning
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First United Methodist Church has been a cornerstone of the community for more than 100 years!…read more With programs for adults, adolescents, children, and infants, it really has lots of things for all age groups. I have increasingly enjoyed getting to know the people and their values.
Very traditional and beautiful church. Ive been in a methodist church for the majority of my life…read morewhile my husband grew up roman catholic. This is a very nice balance for both of us. The leadership of the church has changed a bit which is actually a very good thing. Carl Frasier is the senior pastor and does an excellent job of engaging the congregation and keeping sermons light and fun. I dont feel the push to drain your bank account into the offering plate which seemed to be the case under older leadership. This is a great church for us to call 'home'.
Beautiful brick buildings, nicely landscaped grounds, and several well-manicured fields for youth…read moresporting events.
I was a bit worried when I read the review with the one star rating- then I decided to go because I…read moreenjoy listening to Steven Davies on BBN radio in the morning. There is ample parking. Loved the service- took my family the next week and they ex- communicated someone (didn't say why) It scared everyone- we decided not to go back. I do listen to Stephen Davie's sermons on line.
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I didn't grow up with religion, but as I've gotten older and especially since becoming a mom, I've…read morefelt a growing curiosity and desire to better understand it. Over the course of a couple years, I visited various churches hoping to find one where I felt truly welcome, where the people were real and authentic, and where the message resonated in a meaningful, modern way. After attending several services, I often left feeling disheartened. Too often, the messaging felt either exclusive or outdated, and I started to lose hope that a "unicorn" church even existed. I wanted a place that felt right, where the teachings of Jesus were brought into the present day and applied to the issues we're actually facing in the world. Then, in January 2025, I visited Crosspoint for the first time and knew immediately that I had found that place. What initially drew me in were the values listed on their website. What's kept me coming back week after week is the warmth, the community, and the incredibly thoughtful, inclusive messaging. Ironically, it was some of the negative reviews that intrigued me enough to check it out. You could feel the close-mindedness in many of those one-star comments, which only made me more curious to see for myself. I've since brought my daughters, and they've loved being a part of the youth groups, making new friends, and growing comfortable with Christianity in a way I never experienced growing up. They're learning life lessons about kindness, inclusivity, standing up for what's right, and embracing curiosity--things I deeply value as a parent. I'm beyond grateful to have found this church that I searched for for so long. It truly feels like home
Our family has been attending this church for several years now. You really want to like it, but…read morethere was always a sense of something not quite right. We are a multicultural, spiritual family. In the beginning, everything seemed wonderful. People seemed welcoming and open and kind. I think they try really hard to be "welcoming to everyone", but unfortunately, there is definitely a distinct liberal or progressive undercurrent. We were looking for a church, that truly was a welcoming place for everyone, regardless of political views or religious background. I'm not necessarily a huge fan of Catholic churches, in which I was raised, because of the undercurrent of disdain for "sinners". Unfortunately, I feel this church falls into the same trap and is guilty of the same judgment just in the opposing sense. There are frequent and consistent snipes or comments or jabs, at the stupidity of certain demographics and individuals with certain political leanings during sermons. During the most recent sermon, Jeff, a pastor who doesn't even live in North Carolina, vowed to "get political". He stated " know a lot of you are getting uncomfortable and squirming your seats right now". He lamented about gun school violence, and how troubling it was that a woman was denied what he termed "reproductive healthcare"; which seems to be an attempt to use language to normalize abortion procedures. Jeff made further euphemisms towards the Republican candidates up for election in the state of North Carolina, and termed this presidential election, the most consequential in the history of our nation, parroting the echo chamber of leftist and mainstream media that has been pounding this drum for the last four years or more.
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Very nice church in downtown Raleigh. We went there for Easter and there were a lot of younger…read morefamilies. Great church for new families.
It seems a little odd reviewing a church, but Yelp is here to let folks know places to check out so…read morehere we go. I've been going to Vintage 21 for a while now. If you're looking for a place where they love Jesus, teach from the Bible, and seek to love the community around them then V21 might be a good place for you. The worship style is modern (i.e. they have a rock type band), but not cheesy like a lot of churches who try and do contemporary music. If the rock style or larger crowd isn't your thing they have another campus over on East St. at All Saints Chapel with a more acoustic/folk vibe and smaller crowd. It is by no means the perfect church, but you won't find that no matter where you look.
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Pastor Nate is real and the congregation is divers. One of the most caring and welcoming churches…read morein Apex. My kids also love it. They call it "The good church". If there are bad churches, this isn't one of them. Come check it out!
From the owner: We specialize in helping people discover the purpose they were created for! You'll find friendly…read morefaces greeting you before you've made it in the parking lot- clean, safe, fun, kid's environments - quality (free) coffee - a great band leading us in powerful times of worship - and an inspiring, relevant message. Peak City Church is a come-as-you-are place for everyone. Welcome Home!
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Very friendly family oriented church! My mom goes there and I have been to their Bible studies. My…read moremom is 76 and fits in great with the young ladies and ones her age. With the adults it is not clique-ish. Don't know about the teens. It has a great kids ministry. Good singing, good preaching God glorifying church!
It's been a long time since I went to faith harvest but I have the best memories of this wonderful…read morechurch. We moved away or else we would still be attending. The pastor and his family are nice, wonderful people. Everybody makes you feel so welcomed and loved. I volunteered with the youth and it was a fabulous program. I highly recommend their youth group. These people love Jesus and it shows.
This is our local church. Preaches God's Word. Contemporary, spirit-filled worship. A heart for the…read morelocal community. Feels like family. Meets at 10am on Sunday mornings.
I was very pleased with my visit to Living Word Family Church today. You are greeted with warm,…read moreand friendly faces as soon as you enter the parking lot. The presence of the fruits of God's loving spirit is spread all across this Church. I was very impressed with the many opportunities that are in place to help with your spiritual practices, growth, relationships, and faith. There are many ongoing classes and programs set up for all age groups from childhood to adulthood during the week. It was also a delight for me to be able to worship in a very diverse environment which is not easy to find. Diversity is certainly in Heaven and it should be in God's house of worship on this Earth. Which is how God created his people. Pastor Micah does an excellent job of explaining the scriptures and speaking on behalf of our Father in Heaven. The worship and praise music was perfect. Great place for anyone looking for a Church Family.
How do you know a church is serving the community well? By it's fruit (Luke 6:43-45). Yes, LWFC is…read moreworth a visit! We've visited a few times in 2009, and consistently revisited again since October 2022. We've just joined the church July 2023. Simply welcoming, community focused, and God-centered place that does a wonderful job demonstrating what Christ calls his followers to be ... Matthew 5:13-16 good salt making a positive impact locally and globally. You should try it out. From entering the parking lot to kids ministry to the applicable gospel messages, the volunteers/staff are very engaging. You are seen here and can find the family feel that you may have been yearning for! Your past may have been challenging, but GOD can provide a brighter future if we seek HIS will for our lives (Job 8:6-8). The Jesus lovers here produce good fruit! Taste and see.
If you are looking to have an actual encounter with God, this is the place to go. PJ will help you…read morefind the way to connect with God using the word of God. Also the support you get as a person the achieve that spiritual health is amazing.
Every now and then you stumble upon something that seems like a great thing and you make your…read moreresting place. Crossroads is large- yes! But They have many small groups. When I arrived 8 years ago I thought I had landed in a mini airport. I was thrown off by the size and I wanted to retreat. However, a little " getting lost in the shuffle " was what I needed at the time. Coming from smaller ministries where everyone knows you and expects everything from you.... Crossroads felt like an awesome respite, or break away from the rules. I could go in the sanctuary or I could sit in the walking area and have a coffee. Too casual for my liking at the time, but after a busy week chasing children and being super... I soon realized how the coffee and the sofa and the atmosphere of smiling strangers and the overtones of a positive practical message playing over the speakers ... well that seemed pretty comforting after all. I eventually made my way into the main sanctuary... and at other times I chose the secondary room with tables and chairs instead of the traditional seating. They eventually added a third room that was for more traditional worshippers. The youth activities were exciting and they did win over the hearts of my children very quickly. The options for classes was definitely helpful. I was used to the Bible study that everyone attended on a Wednesday. Crossroads offered financial classes, marriage classes, divorce care classes, single parenting classes, women's classes , men's classes, blended family classes... and more. I had a list of things I wanted to change about the church but I felt strongly that I would only go to another church and find a list there too. As a vocalist and professional performer I wanted to re do the entire music team until I met the worship pastor with a heart for God like no one I had ever encountered. He wasn't showy and he loved to serve. He's gone now after 9 years of service there but he raised other leaders to take his place. I learned that it wasn't about the quality but the leader's hearts. I do visit other ministries from time to time but I keep finding myself back in this great ministry. It's a great place for a timid believer to start. A great place for a seasoned but burnt out believer to regain a connection. This is not an arm twist because I believe in freedom to go wherever you feel loved, but I do encourage some who feel interested to give it a try. The diversity has grown and is still growing. My son is not the only African American in his classes although he may be one of 5 when the rest ( 15 or more) may be white. But to each his Own because that doesn't bother me. As for the comment about tithing... I've never in 8 years heard any pastor speak like that about giving. I often joke that we don't say enough about it. Just know that if it's your first time you definitely don't have to even think of pulling out your wallet and if you come back then we still won't bug you. Come grow at your own pace! No pressure...
Have not attended in person. However, my adult children now…read morelive in Wake Forest, NC and attended the church 2 week ago and are so thrilled with the warm welcome, praise & worship, as well as the solid teaching from the pastor. We as parents, are so thankful they have found a wonderful fellowship. Their 3 sons are delighted with the programs for kids and special needs children as well. God bless your fellowship!! Dr Joy Cannon
This is a church that engages the heart and the mind of everyone who walks through her doors. The…read morestaff is thoughtful and intentional in preparing and facilitating services and events. It is a multi generational congregation with faith formation opportunities at every age. It is a beautiful and peaceful space where Christ's love is evident, modeled, discussed, practiced, and sent out beyond the church walls. We joined when my kids were toddlers (2 years ago) because it was a place that I knew they would grow and understand that church is a loving and welcoming place. As a faith community, it is the spiritual home I wanted for my children and it is a gift to me, too!
Baptist? They do not require immersion to be a member, most of routines in service are more…read moreMethodist. Church has been there for like 30 years and only have around 300 total in two services, and if it was not for the Springmoor retirement community attending it would be way less. After visiting a couple times, there was no meat here in my opinion, and no one really said much to me.
A faithful, loving family of God!…read more With a focus on the learning and commitment to the Word of God, every hour spent here treats His believers to the blessings of fellowship with Him.
Mt. Pleasant Worship and Outreach Center is a place where love grows and lives blossom. It's a…read moreBible base church where you are taught the true word of God. The Pastor is friendly, compassionate and loves the lord. If you are looking for a Bible base church, check out Mt.Pleasant Worship and Outreach Center, you want leave like you came in. Carol
Pastor Kenny gives a thoughtful, I spired, and encouraging message each week focused on God's love…read morefor everyone through Jesus. Contemporary service is at 10am and is held in their brand new chapel with a new sound system. It is a casual environment and Kelly is an inspired worship leader. I easily begin to worship when we start singing these newer songs. Sometimes I can feel the bass and drums vibrating in my chest which is awesome! Traditional hymn service is at 11am and is held in the large and comfortable main sanctuary. Sally leads from the piano and there is a Choir that has power and sings from their .