Church should be a hospital for the broken-hearted, a refuge, a place filled with love and sincere…read morefellowship shared by those fed by and hungry for the lifeblood that comes only from Christ. Thrive church is the epitome of all of these things. When you walk in to Thrive, the first word that comes to mind is love. Every time I invite a guest, that is the first thing they tell me--"I just feel so much love in that church." Thrive Church is not a place to see and be seen, to show up in your most expensive clothing. At Thrive, you come as you are. At this church, you are in God's house, not the pastor's house or the house of "the first family." All are welcome. Just as it will be in Heaven, there are people of all different ages and backgrounds. There is true fellowship and love that, in many instances, goes deeper then even familial ties. There is such a strong bond within the family of God at Thrive because we truly do bear one another's burdens, encourage one another, and forgive one another in love, just as we are commanded to do in Galatians and Hebrews. So many lives have been transformed in that place. Never have I seen so many adults be baptized for the first time. Thrive is all about showing God's love and giving back. We are not just about showing up on Sunday, but about loving one another and the community every day. I love that each small group lasts a semester, and each one has a community service project that they do together. There is also a food bank where people receive nourishment for their bodies, but also for their souls because they receive the Word of God. In short, if you feel like you are missing something in life, if you want to learn more about God, or if you feel like church isn't for you, come to Thrive, feel the love of Christ, and come to know Him for yourself. Service time is 10AM in Chesterfield, and we are one church with two locations (one in Richmond - 11AM). Teachings are available online, if you would like to get a sense of what things are like. http://www.thrivechurch.me/

We are so happy to have thrive as our home church. Thrive has welcomed us with open arms from the…read morestart. The kids program is incredible. We love the worship music and the teaching is always great.

Christian Life does an awesome job of contemporary praise with practical messages on the life of…read morefaith! Central to the church are life groups which develop relationships that allow individuals to grow in Christ and with each other. The Pastoral staff geniuely care for people while encouraging people to trust in Christ for everything. So if you are tired of the stale and dry Christian Life is the place for you!

I was in the Fort Lee area for a month and needed to find a "church home" while I was in the area…read more I found Christian Life through yelp. I don't think it was by chance I decided on this church...I found the church to be welcoming and a great Christian atmosphere. My "soul" was fed during my time at Fort Lee. I was a bit thrown off by the loud upbeat worship team on my first visit and thought perhaps I stepped into the young adult service, but all services are the same. The worship team loudly, proudly, and full of energy sing their hearts out to Jesus! Great church!!!

My go to Church when I'm in town visiting family from Atlanta, Georgia. Juan and Keriann introduced…read moreme to your wonderful church. Keep reaching people for Jesus.

Love our church. the entire experience was wonderful. Super friendly and very welcoming, my kids…read moreloved their classes and the worship was amazing.

Incredible Church home. This church loves the community,…read morecultivates life giving community, and has excellent Sunday morning experiences that build your faith in God's presence.

Love this church. The staff is very inviting and the people that attend are friendly…read more The Pastor, Stan, is so relatable and down to earth. He is also entertaining during his sermons, which is great!. It's nice to be able to have humor and real-life examples that are applicable to the references made from the Bible. The have a great worship team that plays a good mix of slower and upbeat music. Highly recommend this church if you are looking for somewhere that you dress casually and feel welcomed while worshiping God.

I've been attending Journey since 2014. What has kept me coming back are the relevant messages…read morecommunicated on Sunday that give you applicable steps to real life situations all in a friendly, casual environment.There is a good mix of people from all different places and stages in life. The contemporary music is upbeat and fun to sing along with. My son enjoys the children's service because they get to do a project in their small groups each Sunday. I would recommend this church to anyone who is seeking a relationship with Christ our has no idea where to start in that relationship. There's a place for everyone here.

A dear friend convinced me to come to Journey in April of 2024. I was immediately impressed with…read morethe welcoming people at the door, the music, the casual atmosphere, but most of all, the wonderful message of Pastor James. Have been attending every Sunday since then and absolutely love it. I walked away from organized religion several years ago because of the church's progressive stand on social issues. I wanted to hear about Jesus and learn more about his teachings. And this IS the place. Journey is a blessing to me in my life and I am so grateful. If you are looking for an amazing experience and a closer relationship with Jesus, join us!!