A little bit about me:
I've "played church" my whole life and didn't get to encounter the true living God until recently. Makers was one of the reasons why.
TL;DR
Makers turns the stigmas of church on their head. They are a welcoming, kind, cool bunch you won't be disappointed to meet. If you're looking for a church, I don't doubt you'd find a good home here :)
4 reasons I love this church:
1) The Leadership.
I have never met such a welcoming staff. Sometimes you step into a church intimidated by the "untouchable" nature of the Pastor. Other times, the Pastors seem to downright stare into your soul (hehe). Pastors Derrick, Marc, and Chalese are not those Pastors. They are regular people like you and me, using their gifts to drop wisdom and show love to their full extent. Their teaching is some of my favorite: I learn something new about the Word; I feel the heart of Jesus; I'm drawn to know and love Him and others more. I love how they use modern text to create comparisons to the Bible, too--specifically Marc. I'm a literature buff myself so I appreciate this!
I've talked to these three outside of Sunday gatherings and they are as cool and kind as... well, regular people. And yet so loving. You can tell they really care for you and the whole Makers Family. Pastors Derrick, Marc, and Chalese are humble, intelligent, loving, warm, and so welcoming.
2) The Atmosphere.
Speaking of welcoming, this church is shaped to make EVERYONE feel welcome. Christianity should not be about requiring people to check off boxes and "be good people" (we are only saved by grace through faith, not good works!), yet so many churches make Christians feel this way.
Makers is not like that. They welcome you and meet you where you are, so you don't have to put up a front. Jesus met the most broken in their paths; He didn't require them to clean up their act first. Makers really walks out the heart of Jesus this way.
3) The Creativity!
God was the original Creator and made us all in His image, so I believe we all have the power to create something. Whether that's making art or making an atmosphere more inviting, your gift is unique. Makers' is filled with Creatives overflowing with gifts, from the Worship team which saaangs every Sunday, to the spoken word delivered on stage, to the amazing videographers, to the Creative meet-ups they have, and more! And it's not like a pretentious creativity, moreso a celebration of the gifts given by our Maker. Even if you feel you don't have a gift I'm sure this church will draw something beautiful out of you, because that's who God is :)
4) Community and Community Outreach
I know what it's like to attend churches and be hungry for community outreach. After all, Jesus tells us to love our neighbor! Makers leads the way in loving their neighbors. I got to meet people on the streets and shower them with prayers, kindness, and a care package with Makers. They are currently pushing sign-ups to help train refugees in job interviews. Their heart really is to help others.
And, with community, Makers is really stepping up their game to make a pocket for everybody. Meetup groups in homes; Baptism day and hangout at the beach; Creative gathering in another home... they really are into solidifying community. read more