From the moment we arrived, there was so much attention given to making our visit a good one. There…read morewere people helping us find parking, people greeting us, lots of smiles, got a latte at their coffee shop, enjoyed a great Biblically sound message, met the Pastor (I spent 13 yrs at our previous Church and met the Pastor once). We've been at Freedom House for 4 years now. I can't count the ways Freedom House Church has impacted our family.

Freedom House had been a place of refuge and healing for my family. The pastors speak truth…read morestraight from the Word of God. They are welcome and inviting to everyone who walks through the doors. If you're looking for a community to do life with I cannot recommend this church enough.

I have been a member of Forest Hill Church for about 5 years now and love it. It is the…read morelargest/main campus for the church, and it has a casual atmosphere, so jeans are fine, but you will see some people still dressed up a bit more. I love that you see a diversity of ages and families in the church. Services start with a time of worship- very contemporary with lights, screens to see the words, etc. Senior pastor David Chadwick preaches from the Word of God. And then the service closes with another worship song. The Southpark campus pastor, Jonathan Scott is also awesome and will preach when David is away, etc. The church has small groups called "Life Groups" and you can get connected at any time, but check the website for "Life Group Connect" where you can meet all the life group leaders and get plugged into a group immediately. There is a wonderful children's ministry during the service and middle school/high school meet Sunday nights for what is called "Advance" If you are visiting or new to the church, stop by the info booth and they will answer any questions you have.

I love my church. My wife and I have recently become members after a few months of consistent…read moreattendance. Our community of friends are associated with Forest Hill through our life group and we will be co-leading a new life group in a few weeks, something we are very excited about. When it comes to elements of value, the teaching is gospel-focused, intentionally grounded in the bible, and completely God-centered. The worship is reverent, fun, talented, and God-focused. There is a real sense of love for God and a desire for authentic community. Two things my wife and I must have in our choice of a local spiritual family. If you are curious about faith and want to learn more about the truth Christianity claims, Forest Hill is a great place to start that journey.

Calvary is a massive Church, yet the preaching was spot on. My first impression was that this was a…read moremega Church, but after I heard the sermon, I realized they preached the narrow way..

Great Church to hear the Gospel proclaimed. Great Worship! Great Preaching! Great people.read more

This is 1 of 2 locations for this church & although it may seem a little small & you might get…read morestuck in a basement overflow or in the lobby due to capacity - it is an amazing atmosphere to be a part of. It's something you don't want to miss. I visited this church a while ago when I first moved to Charlotte & ended up going elsewhere for a little while before being drawn back. They just take things so seriously and are pursuing the right things. It's all about Jesus & nothing else. Not a person, not fame, not size or money - it's all about lifting the name of Jesus and making him known in Charlotte. So if you're looking for a church that preaches the Bible and doesn't just teach self help, etc. This is the place for you for SURE. They also have an Independence Rd campus that will seat many many more people, so definitely look into that location too.

If you need a Holy Spirit filled church that preaches the WORD of God, not compromising on the…read moretruth, Vizion church meets those needs. I was a so-called "Christian" and didn't even realize I was deceived and had no real relationship with Christ until I came to Vizion. The presence of the Lord and the preaching of the TRUTH woke me up and set me free. There's also plenty of groups and opportunities to get you plugged into community. And they host a night of prayer every Tuesday that's always amazing. They have another campus at 6070 E Independence Blvd

So welcoming and incredibly approachable for anyone wanting to experience God's grace…read more TC Teens is also a great experience for tweens and Teens to participate and/or serve in.

THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE USHERS, NOT THE MINISTER WHO I THINK IS AN AMAZING CONDUIT FOR GOD'S WORD:…read more I enjoyed the church the few times I went. However, the USHERS/VOLUNTEERS give you an entirely different experience than what is being preached about. They will speak loudly during the sermon, try to carry on a conversation with you during the sermon, compare what the minister did/said during his 8:00 versus his 11:15 sermons, distract you, make you give up your chair for people who arrive more than an hour late for service (when you are deep into the message and are in need of it) then make you seem like you are the problem, etc. There is a disconnect. I've noticed this problem when there is a Black manager in charge of people who don't take him or their jobs seriously. They sabotage him.

Very welcoming and no judgements (not even about wearing casual clothes). I grew up in a church…read morewhere dresses were all but required and any movement during prayer would warrant angry glares. Center City seems to advocate respect for worship and kind love, not oppressive rules -- but a will to follow God's desires. Everyone is welcome to partake in communion (or not if you're not there yet! again, I've never felt judged here) and the church is working hard to be a staple in helping the community. I've only been attending for a short time, but I've made many friends and enjoy and learn from every message. If you're new to Charlotte, curious to attend a new church, or are new to Christianity, these folks make the potentially nerve racking adventure a relaxed endeavor into learning about God and becoming part of the community. Sunday service is held at 10am at Elizabeth Elementary. OH and there's free coffee provided by Central Coffee (yum) and kids' classes (which also help parents focus better during the message!).

What a blessing it was to have found this place. Pastor David is a gifted speaker. The messages are…read moreso sweet and sincere. I just moved away from Charlotte to California and I will truly miss this place.

I recently attended the 11:30 service at Elevation Ballantyne, and it was overwhelming in the best…read moreway. As an introvert, large crowds can be a lot for me, but I truly felt the Spirit of God, his presence. The people were kind, welcoming, and even prayed for me. Though I usually watch the 9:30 service online (since 2019!), being there in person felt like leaving family when I walked out the doors. Elevation is a place for everyone--the old, the young, and those in between. I'm still working on my concerns with large crowds, but I know I'll be back. I am hoping to one day meet the pastor and his wife. They are such wonderful people. For now, I'm grateful to keep worshiping online until I'm ready again. Elevation is truly a wonderful church home.

great place to be! the spirit of God is here and there's nothing like it. so grateful to be apart…read moreof a house that's intentional and so welcoming.

I don't typically review churches since religion is controversial without commentary. However,…read moreafter visiting and engaging in several fellowships over the past 20+ years of living in North Carolina, Watershed has found a home in my heart since 2011. Why? They don't pretend to have all the answers and they are comfortable with a God who is at times mysterious, frustrating, and hidden. Matt and Scott (co-pastors) share speaking duties and have remarkably crafted a relationship with God, their families, and each other that is transparent and void of internal competition. I like that. I rarely come away from their talks without something in which to wrestle. I take comfort in knowing I am both loved by God and encouraged to drop anchor and fish this spot I'm in a little longer. When I slow down, I've discovered it is there I might feel the tug on my line and hope there is something bigger on the other end (pardon the fishing metaphor). Watershed provides a platform for this to happen for me.

If you are looking for an open and inviting spiritual community where all are welcome, supported,…read moreand celebrated, this is it. Firmly LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming of all walks of life. They also currently offer online live streaming and outdoor sitting areas where pets are welcome

I came to this church over the summer a few times. On my first visit ever- I was pulled aside by…read morechurch members and told how much they dislike the teaching pastor (who looks like he no longer works here), told so much drama- my head was spinning. I attended a Sunday School class the next week and a woman on the class was over the top rude to me due to me being from up north- - the most non welcoming experience at a church of all time. I emailed and expressed some concerns and instead of receiving a reply- I notified the Executive Pastor Brian Johnsey- was viewing my LinkedIn profile multiple times across several days. I took a screen shot of that and emailed him asking if I could help him with anything- no reply. It was all really weird and uncomfortable. Today, after months, I received an email from the church. I reminded them who I was, my concerns and how it all hurt me. Their reply was to just be sure I don't think badly about the church- no apology, no asking about how I am from that experience- they just don't want to have a bad reputation. So disgusting. Screen shot below.

Really cool place, amazing/friendly ppl and not your typical downtown FBC. Staff is really…read morewelcoming and engaged with the church and the community.

I got a notification in my email that my yelp review was removed. This is what I said in the review…read moreand thought I would post again. "Drove past this church and I thought it looked great and that I should check it out. However, when I checked out their website I saw that they support and affirm LGBTQ. This is a big red flag for me. The church should love those people but never affirm what they believe. Jesus spoke truth with love, and the truth is that homosexuality is a sin. We do not affirm sin. We call it out. If someone in the church leadership disagrees with me and wants to share why, I would love to hear. Thanks!"

If you're concerned about being free to express your hate towards others that aren't like you, look…read moreelsewhere. This faith community is so much more than just the church! They built the only hospital in Charlotte for Black people which later became Carolinas Healthcare and Atrium. They established the original soup kitchen that is now one of the largest, if not the largest, nonprofit organization for feeding the poor and homeless. They established homeless shelters for men and women which have become the largest shelters in the region. Instead of "Club Christian" where they build enormous sports facilities and other facilities for their own member, they poor their time, money and resources into the community. The reason why there's no steeple on the church? The money raised went to build Good Samaritan Hospital, a hospital nearby for Black members of the community who were not allowed to go to Charlotte Community Hospital (now Atrium!). This church is a community of caring people who follow the words of Jesus (love and serve others. Period.) and don't waste their time on condemning others. On my first visit there one of the things that stood out to me most was that the church was filled with people from different racial backgrounds and economic backgrounds, from rich to homeless, and everyone was welcome! I joined that day in 1997, just weeks after relocating to Charlotte, and have been a member ever since. I'm very proud to call St. Peter's home!