Christ's Church of the Valley is an Awesome, Bible based Church with great Children's and Junior…read moreHigh and High School programs and activities! Would absolutely recommend!

Great church and pastors! Highly recommend for anyone of any denomination. Great kids program tooread more

Thirty minutes for us on a good day but so worth the drive…read more Message is always on point but man, that worship leader is amazing. How he isn't in Nashville recording an album is beyond me. Always a great service and this church does so much for others.

This church runs a market on Saturday and allows people to park in the lot taking up the spots for…read morethe local businesses despite signs. When I spoke to the person directing traffic she nastily said she didn't know what I was talking about. Fake phoney Christian grifters. Hypocrites and bad neighbors.

This was my 1st time attending Cornerstone. I'm not sure that rating a church is something one…read moreshould do but I will say, I felt welcomed. The sermon was biblical. Prayer was offered for those in need and an offer to accept salvation was extended. I would go again. BTW, God was there!!

My boyfriend and I came to this church two Sunday's ago excited to hear the word of God and tryout…read morea new church. Walking in we felt welcomed and everyone was so kind. Then right before the message started we had a staff member come and publicly embarrass us in front of others around us by saying we must leave right now due to our dog. Coming in we were welcomed with our dog explaining that he is an emotional support animal and that he has just had surgery 2 days prior. We are unable to leave him at home due to his 6 staples in his leg. Instead of the team coming up with a solution they just kicked us out. I asked if I could speak to someone about this and they quickly declined and didn't even give us another option. We weren't allowed to listen to the message not even outside we just had to completely leave the premises. Walking out the door there was an 8 person team standing there waiting for us to leave like we were some threat and they just watched us walk out. How embarrassing. To say we are extremely saddened and disappointed is an understatement. Every other church we've gone to with this 7lb puppy has never had a problem. Safe to say we are not welcomed back here unfortunately. Such a bummer. I would seriously not recommend a church less. How awful you have no solutions and you're not allowed to speak to anyone, you just don't care about your guests and kick them out. Because of this expiernce its affected us going back to church in general that we will be kicked out again at another church and caused us to feel as if someone is always watching to judging us like they did here. Super unfortunate And unprofessional.........

Christ Church Peoria is one of the most incredible churches I've ever been too! You can feel the…read moreLord moving every Sunday! Pastor Seth Kleeberger preaches Biblical truth and the gospel of Gods unconditional and sacrificial love for us. They have a wonderful kids program, nursery all the way to highschool students. They have a young adult ministry of 18-29 year olds every Tuesday. They offer small groups and an ability to get connected with those around you! If you don't have a Bible they keep one in the seat in front of you at all times that you can take home with you! Christ church Peoria is a wonderful congregation and I couldn't recommend it enough!

Been attending for years. We are a Bible church focused on reaching the lost in our community and…read moreproviding weekly discipleship opportunities. The word is preached every Sunday and you are expected to bring your Bible. Kids ministry is wonderful. They have a nursery and provide a Christ-centered lesson each week for kids ages 2-5th grade. There is also a youth group and college ministry.

It is a wonderful church, not too big or too small. Pastor Tom's messages are always on point and…read moredraw me closer to Christ. He gives a lot of scripture to back his teachings. The congregation is friendly as well. I have already made some wonderful friends there too. This is a good , solid church. I love it there.

Every time I have attended a Sunday service at this church, I have left more frustrated than when I…read morearrived. After multiple visits over the years, my concerns haven't changed, they've only become clearer. The Pulpit here feels more like a feel good ego booster than a place of Biblical Authority and Accountability. Topical preaching, as it is consistently delivered here, feels shallow and misaligned with what people truly need in this season. We are living in a time where the world is loud, chaotic, and spiritually heavy. Scripture makes it clear that we are in a battle, not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12) and people are walking into church desperate for truth, clarity, and spiritual equipping. Instead, the messages often revolve around surface-level topics like saving money, managing anxiety, or even personal anecdotes that feel disconnected from the weight of what believers are facing. There is a real hunger right now for solid, biblical teaching. People are not just looking for encouragement, they are looking for transformation through The Word of God. With biblical literacy at an all-time low, the responsibility of a pastor is not to entertain or lightly motivate, but to teach, correct, and equip (2 Timothy 3:16-17). I have yet to hear a message here from Pastor Tom that reflects the depth, authority, or conviction that pastoral leadership requires. 1 Timothy 3 lays out clear qualifications for church leaders: self-controlled, respectable, able to teach, and above reproach. Leadership in the church is not a platform for personal preferences or casual storytelling, it is a calling that demands humility and accountability. John 3:30 reminds us, "He must increase, but I must decrease." When that posture is missing, it shows. At any given moment, someone can walk through those doors completely broken, searching for something real, something eternal. That is not a small responsibility. That is a weight pastors are called to carry with reverence and seriousness. Messages should point people to Christ, confront sin, strengthen faith, and prepare believers to stand firm in a spiritually dark world, not simply offer life tips or light encouragement. After giving this church chance after chance since 2021, I can confidently say this is not a place where I have found that kind of leadership or teaching. It often feels like there is more emphasis on comfort than conviction, and more desire for agreement than accountability. My prayer is that leadership takes a step back, examines Scripture honestly, and realigns with what biblical shepherding is truly meant to be. The church is too important, and the times we are living in are too serious, for anything less.

Great church. The staff it's great and people are true…read moresurvents. We should all stand up for what is right and support the true ministries and let the light shine so the world will see and be changed.

For one who is a true believer I left feeling a bit off, music was so loud that when I went for the…read morerestroom I could not hear..very very very loud, maybe to loud. Full of theatrics,

I'm not a regular member of this church so I can't give a full opinion…read more I'm writing my review solely on mom.co This church offers an amazing group for moms to come together for 2 hours every other week for fellowship, breakfast, crafts and more. I'm very grateful for it.

I hold Desert Springs Church and Taylor responsible for the role I believe they played in the…read moredevastating breakdown of our family relationship. I repeatedly tried to reach out because I was a mother watching her relationship with her daughter deteriorate, desperately seeking answers and hoping someone would take my concerns seriously. I also attempted to speak directly with Taylor, but she refused to have a conversation with me. What made this even more troubling was being told by the church that its volunteers are not permitted to speak with parents. As a mother, I found that deeply concerning. How can parents raise serious questions about the influence a youth volunteer is having on their minor child if they are not even allowed to have a conversation with that volunteer? I believe the church had a responsibility to take my concerns seriously, examine what was happening, and address the situation rather than leave a distressed parent feeling shut out. Instead, I felt dismissed by leadership and left without the meaningful answers or accountability I had repeatedly sought. The consequences for our family have been heartbreaking. I believe Taylor's influence and the church's failure to adequately address my concerns played a significant role in the loss of our relationship with our daughter. I cannot understand how a church that teaches love, compassion, and family values could leave a parent feeling so unheard when asking for help. I am sharing my experience because I believe other parents deserve to know about the concerns I raised, the response I received, and the importance of asking serious questions about volunteer boundaries, accountability, and parental involvement in a church's youth ministry. This experience changed our daughter in such a crucial time in her life , turned her against her own parents told her words she didn't even know and completely ruined our relationship . Not sure why a grown adult wanted to hang out with a 17,18 year old so much either when there was no home problems . This Taylor volunteer , They hung out outside of church alone constantly !! Please parents be advised

My wife and I absolutely love PureHeart Church! We are blessed by the solid biblical teaching and…read morethe genuine love demonstrated by the leadership team. Pastor Dan has a huge heart, and the entire leadership team demonstrates a true servant's heart. We are proud to call PureHeart our church home. I say this from personal experience. To those who feel the need to make negative comments about this beautiful church, I would encourage you to do something different. Instead of expressing your frustrations here, be part of the solution. Have a conversation. Talk to someone. Give people an opportunity to listen and respond. As members of the family of God, we should seek to protect, encourage, and strengthen one another. The world already does enough to tear down the church, whether it's PureHeart or somewhere else. We shouldn't contribute to that division. Don't be like the world. Be like Jesus. Are we perfect? Absolutely not. But I can personally testify that there are people at PureHeart who genuinely love and care for others. And here's something else worth considering: Make sure you're extending the same grace, love, and understanding that you're asking others to give you. That's a hard lesson I've had to learn in my own life. We are all growing, and we all need grace. God bless!

Pastor John and Dan are wonderful teachers and preachers. However having a female in charge of a…read moreservice is just not my cup of tea If all were truly honest I'm sure more would speak up.

Great Family Church! We have been blessed ever since joining this church! I highly recommend this…read morechurch!

There isn't a real speaker and this church has nearly the same message every time. It would be nice…read moreto be interacting with an actual pastor instead of watching a video of a guy talking.

I do miss going to this church since we moved to alabama .. we did not have a church home and my…read moreniece went to this one , so we tried it and it is very laid back and so comfortable.. The pastor was very warm and welcoming.. We loved going to the kids programs and I esp loved the Christmas breakfast the ladies put on each year.. I went with my sister , my nieces were there and we had an awesome time.. I have been so sad i could not attend these anymore but this year they are having a zoom one and i couldn't be more excited to be included in this.. I will be back to review that...

Listened to the teaching from May 1 on the website before deciding to check it out in person…read more 4-person worship band: two guitarists, 1 drummer, 1 female keyboardist/vocalist. 4-song opening worship set. Communion was taken at the beginning. Pastor Dennis Templeton made reference to the Passover meal and the 4th cup of redemption. Points for bringing it back to the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith! Teaching by Pr Templeton was on Hebrews 11:4-7. His delivery was not showy but is quiet & confident. (Reminiscent of Roger Barrier of Casas in Tucson.) Teaching was very well researched & methodical, providing several biblical cross-references as well as timely quotes from John MacArthur and Billy Graham. Opened with a personal anecdote to introduce the topic. I found the teaching to be stimulating & engaging. Teaching was approx 20 min in duration. He concluded with the Aaronic blessing, which is sadly rare in contemporary churches in my observation. Visited in person 5/22/2022 9:30 am. This is a small congregation, so this is their only weekend service. Cozy sanctuary was maybe half full. Greeted at the entrance by a lovely woman named Kim who immediately knew we were visitors and invited us to fill out prayer request and connection cards if we wanted. There's a menorah on display on the front left wall of the sanctuary. Points again for the nod to Hebrew roots! Same 4-person band I saw on their video, except this time the pastor filled in on bass guitar. Six songs total. Announcements were delivered by a young man wearing a ballcap. Minor bugaboo: men should not wear hats in church. It's one thing if attendees are not convicted of this, but church leadership should set the example and not take the stage wearing a hat. (1 Cor 11:7) Before the message, Pr Templeton took a moment to recognize a recent high school graduate in the congregation and make him "honorary usher" for the day. Very sweet. Pr Templeton reviewed the past few messages to provide context before launching into today's (Hebrews 11:8-16). Provided a ton of Scriptural cross-references, a handful of Greek word translations & a Hebrew word translation. I was geeking out in my YouVersion app alternating between English, Greek and Hebrew translations. There's no reason God's word can't be stimulating to the intellect as well as to the soul. Soft altar call at the end, an invitation to meet pastor in the back after the service. Points for that as well. Church is not the place for a hard altar call IMHO. His message was well-researched, doctrinally sound and styled to equip the saints. Delivery was measured, calm, not gimmicky, and not in the annoying exaggerated preacher intonation typical in some seeker-sensitive congregations. Service was 90 min from start to finish. Husband and I are visiting several churches over the next few weeks to find a church home, so we don't know yet if we will land on this one, but it gets a thumbs-up from me. What this church lacks in light & sound effects, fog machines, flamboyant worship leaders and other flashy gimmicks, it makes up for in sound and sober teaching.