Before being a member of GCCC, I was church hopping for 2 years. I feel like there aren't enough…read moreinfos or perspectives about churches nowdays, hence, here's my quick thoughts about this church. GCCC's denomination is under Christian & Missionary Alliance that typically specialize about missionary efforts. About 200sh people show up every week - mostly young Koreans and Chinese working professionals (20s to 30s) + some families (15-30 kids) + college students. Coming from a legalistic church, I've been blessed with the pastors here & their grace based sermons. Pros: (1) The community aspect's great. The members are quite active & are always down to hang out. A lot of the members tend to move here from other cities. Due to this, they don't have much safety blanket to fall on, hence, they tend to give more efforts to get to know people / make friends in their new environment. (2) Small groups are a great way to find accountability as well as getting plugged into the church. (3) Currently, GCCC has both local mission partners & international mission trips opportunities (Spain, Cambodia) with ample serving opportunities at the church as well. (4) Metro accessible; This church's located inside Hilton Doubletree hotel & service starts at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Cons: (1) With this church being close to DC & filled with the younger professionals, some of the people do tend to come and go (temporary positions, internships, etc). At the same time, we do have many people that've stayed here for a long time. (2) Some of the more popular small group locations can be more packed than others. Tips: If you're a newcomer, just tell that to the ushers (we wear tags) in the welcoming table. I know it can be awkward / intimidating being the new guy in a church - you're not sure who to talk to, especially since many people break in convo groups. You can always just approach the ushers after service; We can answer any questions you might have, help you get plugged in, introduce you to our pastors or just chat & get to know you.

Finding this church was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I would be so lost without…read morethe people in this wonderful community. They are so caring and thoughtful. The pastors and sermons are intelligent, relatable, inspiring. Thanks to them all, I finally have hope, faith and peace.

Awesome church and pastoral staff! I love their messages they feed my spirit. They have great…read morefacilities too!

Love the sermons. Mike Kelsey specifically is so relatable. Childcare is phenomenal also.read more

Great church and very welcoming. looks like they are doing some renovations right now and I'm…read morelooking forward to seeing how its looks when finished. good spot to check out near Tysons and Mclean

I had the privilege of preaching at Lewinsville PC while on a trip to the DC area. What a warm and…read morewelcoming community. Traditional in style it was a great group of folks that are seemingly eager to move into the future with great energy. What a blessing to also have such rich history as part of the community. I met quite a few folks who had been there for a while as long as many who were recent additions. Always a good sign. As of this post, they have an interim pastor and are looking for a new Head of Staff. Give them a try as good things are surely ahead of them. Disclaimer: I give every church a five just because not every church is perfect but it is a five to someone AND I will never review a church that I wouldn't try myself if I were looking. No need to bad mouth freaky churches because they are uh, well, freaky.

My husband and I do not attend Providence Baptist Church in-person, but we view online. (We live in…read moreSouthern California and met Daniel and his family when he was a pastor at Harvest.) We were privileged to be in a small group in Daniel's home where he led studies in Romans and 1 Corinthians. Also, Daniel oversaw the Deepening Your Faith/Apologetics ministry that gave us a solid foundation for our Christian worldview. Daniel takes to heart 2 Timothy 2:15 and carefully and correctly explains God's Word. God has used him to teach us how to study the Bible - exegesis/seeking the original intended meaning of text. As believers, we should steer clear of those teachers who make the Bible say whatever they want (eisegesis). With Pastor Daniel, you will get God's Word carefully taught for His glory. (The hubby says, "Daniel teaches deep biblical truth in a way that it is easy to understand - truly an anointed teacher.") During a Bible study, I remember Pastor Daniel saying, "Much of the New Testament is about loving the brethren." Loving the brethren can't be done in isolation. You will be loved well and will be able to love others at Providence Baptist Church.

The make you fell very welcome. Come visit and give it a try. Great place for families.read more

Great service! I love the sermons and the choir. Enjoy and learn something new weekly.read more

If you are a young adult, this is the place for you. If you have young children, there are a LOT…read moreof programs and activities for them. The sermons are always xcellent, but very long. (Most adults lose attention after 15 minutes.). The only problem for me is the emphasis is on younger families and individuals. Senior citizens have fewer opportunities. It is surprising there is no church bus to help area people without cars or drivers.

I love Fairfax Church! I'm 29 years old and I have been going here since high school wow ! On and…read moreoff of course before I returned to God full time :) after graduating high school I spent most of my years away from God and Religion. About three years ago I decided to give my life back to God and I was trying different churches out but something always pulled me back here because it felt like home. Now years later I have made this my home church, gotten baptized and also committed my three children to Christ. Such a great community.

I wasn't a big fan of Grease (the movie), but I do appreciate the gang warfare portrayed in ballet…read moremoves by groups of slick-haired men. Reviewing churches is definitely a dicey area, because so many people could be offended or forced to relive childhood spiritual trauma. I'm trying to stay away from divisiveness. I want to help local church hoppers. Fairfax Community Church reminds me of a "mocha choco ya ya latte" (as my funny friend S would say). From the parking lot traffic control, to the dome-shaped coffee lounge, to the public text-message screen in the lobby, and even the mostly white families in attendance, I got the feeling we were at Fair Oaks Mall. But instead of a store, I found a snazzy Christian soft rock performance and a suburban dad preacher guy. I was really impressed with the computerized daycare/Sunday school pickup. The website boasts a pizza night - which is honestly something that drew me: free food (regardless if one tithes). The church is affiliated with the Church of God (of Anderson, Indiana), and hosts activities that feature Willow Creek megalo-church's Association. Not to say that God is Left or Right of some theological/political/social divide, but that the people who organize religious activities have certain inevitable biases. I can't figure out where to put this church, but it's probably moderate to conservative, at least compared to me. It was definitely an interesting and entertaining experience. No adult education on Sunday, at least that I could tell. From the website, it seems there are multiple small groups. This is a good place to be an anonymous churchgoer, because it's pretty crowded and there are two contemporary services in a row.

The pastors really live out the gospel. If you hear how much they have sacrificed for God and where…read morethey have served, you can see they really live out a life of service and love sharing the gospel to people who have been neglected. They use to live in the ghettos of Boston where there were as many funerals there as there are wedding in DC. They opened their house to the neighborhood children who often didn't have enough to eat or needed a safe place. On a side note regarding the post on Chinese New years, all the Christians I know in China and Taiwan celebrate Chinese New Years because it's a time to connect with family and friends and to share and tell them how much you love them. It's not easy being Christian in China and some of them have given up professions, suffered persecution, and are barely scrapping by, but they celebrate Chinese New Years....maybe differently from others....like with prayer and church services along with visiting family, feeding and helping the poor and witnessing to them. Chinese Christians definitely celebrate and share Christ's love during the two week national celebration!

When we walked in the door, I was struck by how the pastor greeted us, walked us up to "kid city"…read morewhere we could drop off our kids, and then found us seats. As a campus minister, it challenged me to think about how when we are in positions of leadership we can think we are "above" normal tasks such as ushering and welcoming people at the door. However, are there ways I can live out my faith and service in doing humble tasks as the pastor of this church modeled out? Thanks District church, for helping my faith to grow from that visit!

I found my new church home! It only took two services for me to realize this is where I need to be…read more The praise and worship is moving, the word always seems to be on point, they have a mix of younger with the older and families, are actively involved in a global and community way, and have various groups and events for you to get involved in. I always feel warmly welcomed when I come, and the Pastors always make time to speak with members after service. Having 3 different services is a plus too, and I haven't had any issues finding parking on the street. There's free coffee and snake before and after service, and an overflow area outside the sanctuary for watching services as well. Next Saturday is their Do Good Global Meal Pack, where we'll be packing 275,000 to send to children in the Dominican Republic along with Kids Around the World.

This is one of my favorite churches! The messages hit home, the understanding of the Bible is well…read morerelayed, they're fun, catch and keep your attention and overall the service goes by so fast cause it's enjoyable. Grace does not 'pressure' you to be part of it and accepts as you are when you are part of it. Easy to find, friendly servers and good layout with screens. I genuinely look forward to Grace on Sundays!

A friendly church with a welcoming atmosphere. The pastor speaks using the Bible as the framework…read morefor his messages, so it's always clear that he is preaching Biblical truths. There are also a variety of community group options for those looking to connect with others over certain activities, common interests or demographics, and various Biblical topics.

Visited once, and it became my home church. Such an amazing, beautiful, diverse and Jesus filled…read moreenvironment. You will find the most amazing & authentic community of believers here. The pastors are so personable and in touch with their congregation.

The pastors of all campuses are so kind and wonderful! The community is very welcoming during the…read morepandemic as well!

Love this church. I found a great community that I can grow in and met some lovely people - one of…read morethem is my current fiance.