Full disclosure, I grew up in Minnesota so any church that can keep me awake is already at least 3 stars. Also I am not a regular church-goer so I don't know what a regular Joe Church would look for.
As a first time visitor, I loved so many things about Westside:
-- The friendly welcome from the pastor
-- The modern and clean atmosphere
-- The unchurchily delicious coffee and snacks
-- The first half hour being devoted completely to good worship music played by the live band including Pastor Jeremiah on guitar
-- Intermission!
-- The way the sermon series was promoted with its own movie poster and props hung on the common room wall
-- The sermon, delivered by a couple of warm and intelligent established members sitting at a bistro table on stage (is this normal? IKEA comin' out for Jesus)
-- The mix of people of every age read more