I came here for the Chonda Pierce Comedy Show and wondered what Birchman Baptist Church was like. I…read moreattended Church Sunday and made a lot of discoveries. The parking lot was full but, I was still able to find a good spot despite the car next to me was a bit overlapped. They had Three Women greeters who were engaged in conversation. One gentleman got right in front of me and said hello? Noone ushered me to my sit. That's ok. I found the perfect spot! Everybody kept to themselves and they were all spread out in groups on the first floor and balcony. There was never an opportunity to say hello to one another. The majority of the Parishioners are elderly. The music was like I've never heard before. So beautiful and on a professional level, like an Orchestra with a Choir. I believe the worship team has a degree in Music Ministry. The very first song was beautiful Violen Piece. The Worship Team did such a good job that the Music Conductor smiled and beamed with joy as he held his hands up motioning strength to his worship team as a way of saying, Thank you and I'm proud of you! Such a proud moment. The have several singers but one Singer stood out to me. He was a healthy average height Asian male who spotted a nice suit. He stood talk and sang with confidence knowing that Jesus is King! It's as though, he was like, look at me, this is how God has made me to be! Such a powerful performance! The Pastor was a nice looking Silver Fox with a sense of humor and a great exegis of scripture. His sermon was easy to understand. He talked about your favorite game show. The favorite game show is the blame game. He talked about how not owning up to your sin can lead you down a destructive path. There were notes on the screen but they were taken down too soon. If your a Senior, this would be a good Church for you. You will love the music and preaching.

Well all I really should say is unless you drive a BMW you probably won't work here. Or maybe…read moreworking here you'll get one paid for by the people. If you don't have money you should choose another church to attend. They don't help people here it's just a place to worship and give your money to them. They do after all have payments on those BMW's. I personally didn't need their help but someone I know needed some help and even offered to pay it back but she was denied. All their money is put in their own pockets. Not real Christian like...

I've attended this church many times, and my experience has been consistent. The service usually…read morefeels more like a concert for the first half, followed by a sermon that heavily emphasizes tithing. Week after week, the main focus seems to be on giving money rather than exploring the full depth of the Bible's teachings. Of all the virtues Scripture highlights--love, mercy, forgiveness, justice, humility, faith--this church tends to return again and again to financial generosity. Even verses that have nothing to do with money, such as "storing treasures in heaven," are reframed as calls to tithe. That kind of interpretation is misleading, one-dimensional, and self serving. I attend church to be spiritually challenged and encouraged in my walk with God, but I often leave feeling like the central message is simply "give more." A church should cultivate growth in faith, character, and community--not reduce discipleship to weekly fundraising. Until the teaching broadens to reflect the richness of the gospel, I can't recommend this church to those seeking balanced, Christ-centered instruction.

Very friendly and welcoming church. Meaningful worship songs. Loved the sermon straight from…read morescriptures . They have ministry for kids and youth !! Loved being there.

This is an Amazing church, the staff and pastors are very welcoming and inviting, theres always a…read moregreat message from the lead pastor and he makes each service feel as if we're in his living room chatting.

My family and I have felt so much joy at this church. The pastors here are great and the church…read morereally has a welcoming atmosphere. I know this is where we will be going for many years to come!

Our family had been part of this church (from a distance, as we moved a few years ago) for the…read morebetter part of the past 30+ years. The pastoral staff is amazing and the church is a vibrant community of worship, discipleship, ministry and fellowship - as well as growth together in the Lord. Thank you NFWBC for the investment in the souls of this community. God bless this church and the family.

Haven't attended in awhile due to work. The pastor, along with a few other people, were glad to see…read moreme and asked where I had been. The Noon lunch and study were spot-on concerning the resurrection of Jesus. There was a short time of fellowship both before and after the study time. Please check out NFWBC if you're looking for solid Biblical teaching.

Jesus floods this place. pastors are amazing the presence of God is everyone best church in…read morespringtown

Pastor Gary does a great job on the pulpit. And his wife Shannon has a God-Given talent for…read moresinging. I would have given Outreach of Love 5-Stars, however I cannot recommend the youth program (based on when we were there) if you have middle-school or high school students. To be honest I would have given the church 3-stars based upon the youth program. Just saw way too many overlooked issues. Not to mention... A youth pastor should never be contradicting or questioning the teaching of a students parents. One thing that stood out for me, was based upon the very first thing I learned when going into ministry. And that's to be careful of perceptions. Here you have the Senior Pastor... then the associate pastor being his daughter... Not to mention another daughter being the student pastor. There is a huge red flag that there is an extreme conflict of interest for how things are handled. Let's just leave it at that. In the end... Pastor Gary and Shannon are what carries this church. Therefore I have to give it an extra star because they are so great! As you read this I want to be clear that I can't write a review of this church based on untruthful accolades just because I love the Senior Pastors. I had to write it based on what my family experienced. In the end we left this church, not because of the Pastor Gary or Shannon (IN ANY WAY). Gary is probably the most UNDER-rated pastor I've ever met. Why some mega-church hasn't grabbed him I don't know. He is one of my top 3 pastors of all time. And I mean that! Pastor Gary and Shannon are the backbone of Outreach of Love... It will be a shame the day they decide to retire from ministry.

People directing parking at the beginning of the service were reserving closer parking for their…read morefriends is what it appeared like. I prefer first come first serve for parking. No one really greets you when you come into the service either which was also unusual. But it's not really something you need to have people doing. It's probably better not to allow people get seated quicker. I give them credit though they did not ask for money the entire service like most churches do which is a very nice surprise. I didn't really like the opening music. I prefer low-key just a guitar or just people singing. I don't care for a concert type atmosphere. Just one or two songs really is better. I didn't come to church for the music segment. Pastor seemed nice and also the person who started the Service speaking was extremely nice. They seemed really genuine. If it wasn't so crowded i would probably come back. I don't know if they offer three services in the day but that might help the crowding problem and I would've probably came to an earlier service. Went at 9:30 but I couldn't really tell from their page what time the service is started. I just assumed 930 because that's when most church services in this area start. Even though it's only a couple miles from my home probably will continue looking for church that feels a little more traditional less new age.

I heard about this Church from a few people. My friend invited me so, I was happy to attend!…read moreThe Creek is beautifully designed with friendly volunteers, a good Worship band and a humble Pastor. Check the Creek out some time. They have a Saturday service too!

It's been a decade since anyone has reviewed the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Festival and I…read moream more than a little surprised. You feel the dedication of this 100 family church and their volunteer effort because this 50th Anniversary Festival is really all about the food. There are no imported dance troupes or an extensive vendor presence here. There is authentic handmade and homemade food. When you pull onto 21st street on the North Side of Fort Worth from Jacksboro Highway, you can actually smell the cooking food. Herbs and meat wafting across their parking lot as you move on to find a place to park. North Side High School allows the Church to use their lot and the Church has a shuttle van. Thank goodness. What a hilly area! Built on a bluff, there's a beautiful view to the west behind the grills that are active with souvlaki, shrimp and pita and the rotisseries of lamb and beef gyro meat. It's only $1 admission and then the decision is what to eat. The festival offers a lunch and dinner sit down plate with Greek salad, green beans, Greek-style rice, spanakopita, and home-baked roll. Children's plates are two chicken drumsticks, green beans, Greek-style rice, and home-baked roll. Lunch entrees are Athenian Chicken or Vegetable Moussaka with the above sides for $13. At dinner, for $16, it's Lamb Leg slices, Chicken or Moussaka. Kids plates $8. We opted for the food booths. Payment is by $1 or $5 token. The food is a bargain and by the size of the crowds coming and going and filling their auditorium, the word is out. We had tender skewers of grilled marinated pork tenderloin souvlaki first. $6 for the pita sandwich and $4 for a skewer. We went back for Dolmas. $5 for 3 fat, tasty, beef and rice, tender grape leaf wrapped Dolmas. Savory! An enormous Greek Salad with meaty Greek olives was just $5. Gyros with supple buttery grilled pita bread were $8 and absolutely delicious. I saw the portions for spanakopita, moussaka and pastitsio and they were hefty for $4, $8 and $7 respectively. There was a small Taverna counter; other sodas, drinks and water were $2. The huge array of handmade desserts and breads were sold inside. Assortments to go were also available. This small church had also frozen all your Greek favorites, in large and small quantities, to take home with you. The moussaka went fast. It was Sold Out, in both sizes, by 3 p.m. on Saturday. Unhappy face! I'll know to take a lightweight cooler and buy it first thing next time. Yes, there will be a next time. Modestly priced and enthusiastically worked by church members, I thought the food festival was terrific. Their young people have Folk Dance teams who are fun loving - they've obviously been practicing - and dance on the auditorium stage. I didn't get to see the smaller children. It can be elbow to elbow inside; but the dining room empties out after the dancing stops for awhile and it was a great place to eat. There are also some tables and chairs outside. I think remembering that this is a fundraiser is key here. I sat in their sanctuary and could see the fruits of their labors. It's really a rewarding and enjoyable experience and they pour themselves into it and you can reap the rewards! It's Good food! Go! On through Sunday 11A - 3P.

This church is great. Great people and great theology. Orthodoxy has the fullness of the truthread more

A wonderful and traditional Latin Catholic Mass. The church was full of Catholics who appreciate a…read moremass in its pure form.

My family has been going here for years! We love how all the sacraments are offered! The people…read morehere are serious about their faith.