
One of the great joys of this ministry is helping people find doctrinally sound churches to get plugged into. An awesome resource for finding good churches is my readers, especially my Facebook followers, whose recommendations I continue to add on to the list below.
If you’re looking for a church in a certain area, scroll down to find the particular location. Click on the names of churches for the church web site. I’ve also included any comments added by the reader who recommended the church.
If you’ve got a personal connection to a doctrinally sound church and would like to publicly recommend it, you can do so in the comments section of this article. Please include the website of the church you’re recommending. (Churches submitted without websites will not be considered for inclusion on the list.)
DISCLAIMER: I cannot personally vouch for the theology of any of the churches recommended nor the people who recommended them. Please use this list only as a suggestion of churches to check out using biblical wisdom and discernment.
If you see a church listed below that you know for a fact isn’t doctrinally sound, please post a comment to let me know and provide specific evidence.
Examples of “isn’t doctrinally sound” include, but are not limited to: holding/practicing an unbiblical view of homosexuality, allowing women to serve as pastors, elders, or other positions of teaching/holding authority over men, a pattern of using Bible study materials authored by false teachers, New Apostolic Reformation, Critical Race Theory, social justice tendencies/teachings, etc.
Due to doctrinal issues, at this time I am not accepting recommendations for:
- United Methodist Churches
- Calvary Chapel churches
- Continuationist churches
- Churches that consider Calvinism/Reformed theology to be false teaching
- KJV Only churches (Churches which consider the King James Version to be the only acceptable and/or inspired translation of the Bible. Churches which merely prefer using the KJV are fine.)
- Any church that does not have a statement of faith (“What we believe,” “Doctrinal statement,” etc..) on its website.
- Any church that uses music from Bethel, Jesus Culture, Hillsong, Elevation, anyone connected with these groups, Catholics, non-Christians, or any other musician who isn’t doctrinally sound.
In addition to the listings below, if you are looking for a new church, be sure to check out the church search engines and other resources at the “Searching for a new church?” tab in the blue menu bar at the top of this page.
Let’s see how many people we can get connected to doctrinally sound churches!
United States
Alabama
Birmingham- Crestway Baptist Church
Florence- Ransomed Community Church
Fort Payne- Grace Presbyterian Church
Huntsville-
Grace Community Church
West Huntsville Baptist Church “A community of believers focused on Jesus Christ and intentionally committed to loving our neighbors.”
Mobile- Christ Fellowship
Muscle Shoals- Grace Life Church of the Shoals
Remlap- Providence Reformed Baptist Church
Talladega- Faith Worship Center
West Blocton- Camp Branch Baptist Church “Christ as head, elder led, expository preaching, Reformed theology, statement of faith: the 1689 London Baptist Confession of faith.”
Alaska
Anchorage-
Anchorage Grace Church
Church in the Wildwood
Big Lake- Faith Bible Fellowship Church
Chugiak- Peters Creek Baptist Church
Kenai- Calvary Baptist Church “Not affiliated with SBC.”
Arizona
Gilbert-
Redeemer Bible Church (Costi Hinn’s church)
San Tan Bible Church
Southeast Valley Bible Church
Goodyear- Redeeming Grace Church
Overgaard- First Southern Baptist Church
Phoenix-
Northwest Community Church
Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church
Arkansas
Beebe- The Bible Church of Beebe
Bryant- First Southern Baptist Church
Cabot- Bible Church of Cabot
Conway- Conway Missionary Baptist Church “Preaches the Truth. Doctrinally sound Church.”
Fort Smith- Oak Cliff Baptist Church
Greenwood- First Baptist Church of Jenny Lind
Heber Springs- Little Red River Bible Church
Jonesboro- Central Baptist Church
Little Rock-
Midtown Baptist Church
The Bible Church of Little Rock
Marshall- Marshall First Baptist Church
Nashville- Maranatha Baptist Church
Perryville- Perryville Second Baptist Church
Rogers- Trinity Grace Church “PCA”
Russellville- CrossLife Church
Van Buren- Lee Creek Baptist Church
Witcherville- Fellowship Baptist Church
California
Alhambra- Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles
Aliso Viejo- Compass Bible Church
Anaheim Hills- Kindred Community Church
Apple Valley- The Community Church at Jess Ranch “Both pastors are graduates of Westminster Theological Seminary.”
Arcadia- Arcadia Bible Church
Arroyo Grande- Berean Bible Church
Bakersfield-
Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield
Sovereign Grace Church
Burbank- Calvary Bible Church
Castaic- Lake Hills Community Church
Duarte- Berean Bible Church
El Cajon- Faith Community Bible Church
El Monte- Chinese Congregational Church
Fontana- Summit Bible Church
Glendale- Lighthouse Bible Church Los Angeles
Glendora- Cornerstone Bible Church
Huntington Beach- Compass Bible Church
Inglewood- Fairview Heights Baptist Church “Pastor is a graduate of Master’s Seminary, taught at the Master’s Seminary.”
Irvine- Irvine Community Church
La Canada- La Canada Korean Church
Menifee-
Faith Bible Church
Menifee Hills Bible Church
Valley Christian Fellowship
Mission Viejo-
Resonate Church
Reverence Bible Church “A really solid church. They only play reformed worship music and hymns. Most of staff went to Masters Seminary.”
Modesto- Grace Baptist Fellowship
Murrieta- Faith Bible Church
Newhall- Placerita Bible Church
Pasadena-
Emmaus Community Church
Redeemer Bible Church
Trinity Baptist Church
Rancho Cucamonga- Grace Rancho
Redding/Palo Cedro- Cow Creek Community Church
Riverside-
Cornerstone Fellowship Bible Church
Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside
San Clemente- Outpouring Church at Surfers Row “Church plant”
San Diego-
Barabbas Road Church
Pacific Hope Church
San Gabriel- San Gabriel Community Church
Santa Clarita- Santa Clarita Baptist Church “Our pastor is a Master’s Seminary grad.”
Santa Maria- First Baptist Church
Santa Rosa- Christian Family Fellowship
Sierra Madre- CrossLife Community Church
Sun Valley- Grace Community Church (John MacArthur’s church)
Trabuco Canyon- Trabuco Canyon Community Church “Smaller, old school, Bible-teaching church.”
Tustin-
Compass Bible Church
Mission Bible Church
West Covina- Christ Community Church
Vallejo- Community Bible Church
Yankee Hill- Calvary Concow
Colorado
Austin- Surface Creek Community Church
Centennial- Southside Bible Church
Colorado Springs-
Mesa Hills Bible Church
Denver- Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Grand Junction- Heritage Church
Greely- Grace Church “Our pastor is a graduate of The Master’s University.”
Mancos- Summit Lake Community Church
Morrison- Red Rocks Baptist
Parker- Parker Bible Church
Connecticut
Coventry- Presbyterian Church of Coventry
Hamden- Westminster Presbyterian Church
Manchester- Presbyterian Church of Manchester
Moodus- Harvest Church (Orthodox Presbyterian)
Newtown- Newtown Bible Church “Our pastor is a Master’s Seminary grad.”
West Hartford- Christ Community Presbyterian Church
Windsor- Christ Proclamation Church
Delaware
Clayton- CenterPoint Church
Milford- Berean Community Church
Wilmington- Grace Community Church
Florida
Brandon- Grace Bible Church
Chuluota- Cornerstone Baptist Church
Clearwater- Lakeside Community Chapel “Verse by verse teaching.”
Destin- Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
Dunnellon- Springs Presbyterian Church “This is a wonderful Reformed church preaching the full counsel of God, kind, caring members and a Pastor who sat under Dr. RC Sproul. We have guest pastors from St Andrews Church in Sanford on occasion and you know they don’t just go anywhere.”
Gainesville- The Chapel of Gainesville
Glen Saint Mary- Glen Baptist Church
Jacksonville-
Paradise Church “A Reformed church that teaches expositionally, verse by verse, through scripture without compromise.”
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
Jupiter-
Beacon Baptist Church
Grace Immanuel Bible Church
Melbourne- Harbor City Baptist Church “Reformed.”
Miami- New Testament Baptist Church “Biblically bound and doctrinally sound.”
Navarre- First Baptist Church
Ocala- Olivet Baptist Church
Orange Park-
Community Bible Church of Orange Park “A solid theological, Reformed church.”
First Baptist Church
Orlando-
Liberty Church
Orlando Bible Church
University Presbyterian Church- Lake Nona
Ormond Beach- Riverbend Community Church “Reformed preaching, Christ-centered in ALL things.”
Palm Harbor- Grace Community Church
Panama City- Covenant Presbyterian Church
Pensacola- McIlwain Presbyterian Church
Sanford- Saint Andrew’s Chapel
Sarasota- Bethel Community Church
Seminole- Christ The King Presbyterian Church “PCA”
Steinhatchee- Fellowship Baptist Church
Tallahassee- Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Tampa-
Christ Central Presbyterian Church
The Church at Tampa
Georgia
Atlanta- Berean Bible Baptist Church
Douglas- Carver Baptist Church
Douglasville-
Arbor Heights Bible Church
Prays Mill Baptist Church
Dublin- Jefferson Street Baptist Church
Duluth- Providence Church
Fayetteville-
Fayetteville First Baptist Church
Heritage Reformed Baptist Church
Lilburn-
Cornerstone Bible Church “We are told over and over there isn’t another church in Atlanta like ours for Bible teaching, being doctrinally and theologically sound, as well as really friendly!”
Killian Hill Baptist Church
Macon- North Macon Presbyterian Church
Madison- Remembrance Community Church
Marietta- Grace Community Church
Oxford-
Church at Haynes Creek
CrossPointe Church
Rockmart- Victory Baptist Church
Sandy Springs- Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Sharpsburg- Faith Bible Church
Villa Rica- New Georgia Baptist Church
Woodstock- Faith Community Church
Hawaii
Haleiwa-Sunset Beach Christian Church
Honolulu-
Hawai’i Kai Church
Huikala Baptist Church “a Bible believing, Bible teaching church. They are full of God’s love for the heart of the city, and Pastor King is great at walking through the Bible scripture, verse by verse.”
Kapolei- Makakilo Baptist Church
Mililani- Island Grace Church
Wahiawa, Oahu- The Lords House “Strictly adheres to Scripture. Loving, small church.”
Idaho
Boise- The Well “Reformed. The very best teaching we have ever been blessed to sit under.”
Burley- Calvary Baptist Church
Driggs- Teton Valley Bible Church
Hayden- Hayden Bible Fellowship “Not to be confused with Hayden Bible Church. Master’s Seminary grad pastors and 9-Marks church.”
Kootenai- Kootenai Community Church
Meridian-
Compass Bible Church
Faith Community Bible Church “Solid doctrine, expository teaching and pastor graduated from The Master’s Seminary.”
Nampa-
Kindred Bible Church
New Hope Baptist Church “Always grounded in Scripture, believers challenged to keep in the Word. Reformed Baptist, dispensational.”
Illinois
Alton- Heartland Baptist Church
Arlington Heights- First Baptist Church
Ashton- Ashton Bible Church
Chicago- Garfield Ridge Baptist Church
Elgin- Northwest Bible Baptist Church
Frankfort- Peace Community Church “PCA- Solid expository preaching.”
Freeport- Park Hills Evangelical Free Church
Joliet- New Covenant Community Church
Mackinaw- New Castle Bible Church
Matteson- Hope Reformed Baptist Church
Mattoon- Providence Church
New Lenox- Cornerstone Church of LincolnWay
Oak Forest- Grace Fellowship Church
Paxton- The Upper Room Bible Church
Peoria- Bethany Baptist Church
Princeton- Princeton Bible Church
Sparta- Calvary Church
Springfield- Southern View Chapel
Washington- First Baptist Church
West Chicago- West Chicago Bible Church
Indiana
Anderson- Grace Bible Fellowship “FIC & DoG”
Avon- Harvest Bible Chapel “Not affiliated with James MacDonald’s church”
Brownsburg- Bible Church of Brownsburg
Fort Wayne- Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran Church
Greenfield- Hancock Reformed Baptist Church
Indianapolis- Cruciform Bible Church
Paoli- First Baptist Church
Roselawn- First Baptist Church “We LOVE their commitment to hold Scripture highly.”
Shelbyville- Blue Ridge Christian Union Church
Sheridan- Christ Covenant OPC
Valparaiso- Faith Evangelical Bible Church
Winona Lake- Christ’s Covenant Church
Iowa
Ankeny- Grace Life Church of Greater Des Moines
Orange City- Cornerstone Baptist Church “Expositional, reformed, mostly hymns, and small.”
West Des Moines- Redeemer Baptist Church
Kansas
Junction City- First Southern Baptist Church
Kansas City- Mission Road Baptist Church
Meade- Countryside Bible Church
Wichita-
Heartland Community Church
The Bridge Church
Kentucky
Bowling Green- Grace Community Church
Campbellsville- Friendship Baptist Church
Frankfort- Buck Run Baptist Church
Lexington-
Porter Memorial Baptist Church
Todds Road Grace Church “100% sovereign grace”
Louisville- Anchor Bible Church
Mt. Sterling- Living Water Church
Murray- Redeemer Community Church
Louisiana
Baker- Reformation Church
Baton Rouge-
Central Bible Church
Christ Covenant Church
Community Bible Church
First Baptist Church
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Denham Springs- New Covenant Church
Franklinton- Richardson Baptist Church “Reformed (1689) Baptist, expository preaching/teaching”
Gonzales- First Baptist Church
Keithville- Redeemer Community Church
Shreveport-
Grace Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church
Maine
Ellsworth- Faith Community Fellowship
Hancock- Hancock Eastside Baptist Church
Portland- Redeeming Grace Fellowship
Standish- Living Stone Community Church
Topsham- Cornerstone Baptist Church
Windham- Windham Baptist Church
Maryland
Baltimore- Baltimore Bible Church
Bowie- Belcroft Bible Church
Columbia- Hope Bible Church
Hollywood- Truth Bible Church
Oakland- Grace Reformed Church
Massachusetts
Chelmsford- The Shepherd’s Church
West Boylston- Bethlehem Bible Church
Westport- Calvary Bible Church
Weymouth- First Baptist Church
Michigan
Allendale- Lighthouse Community Church
Ann Arbor- Fellowship Bible Church
Battle Creek- Faith Baptist Church
Calcedonia Township-Whitneyville Bible Church
Comstock Park- Maranatha Bible Church
East Lansing- University Reformed Church
Grand Rapids-
Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church
Hamburg- Hiawatha Bible Church
Hudsonville- Trinity Protestant Reformed Church
Livonia-
Bell Creek Community Church “Doctrinally sound and great expository preaching. Non-denominational.”
Berean Baptist Church “We are an expositional preaching church.”
Mt. Morris- Mt. Morris Community Church
Niles- Redeemer Church
Plymouth- Solid Rock Bible Church
Roseville- Cornerstone Baptist Church
Southfield- Highland Park Baptist
Three Rivers- Verse by Verse Church
Trenton- Community Bible Church
Waterford- Oakbrooke Bible Church “Reformed Baptist”
Westland- Harvest Bible Church “Excellent verse by verse expository preaching!”
Ypsilanti- Calvary Baptist Church
Minnesota
Burnsville- Berean Baptist Church
Eagan- Conquering King Fellowship “Exceptional biblical preaching and teaching. Active biblical fellowship and encouragement.”
Missoula- Sovereign Hope Church
Oslo- Kongsvinger Lutheran Church
Rochester- Redemption City Church
Saint Paul-
Beacon of Hope
Faith Bible Church Twin Cities
St. Louis Park- Gospel of Grace Fellowship
Mississippi
Brandon- Castlewoods Baptist Church “CBC is a Reformed (1689 LBCF) church.”
Gulfport- Bayou View Baptist Church
Hernando- Oak Grove Baptist Church
Jackson- Grace Baptist Church
Lakeshore- Lakeshore Baptist Church
Meridian- Northpointe Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Olive Branch- Grace Bible Church
Missouri
Branson- Branson Bible Church
Jackson- Grace Baptist Church “Reformed Baptist”
Lee’s Summit- Summit Woods Baptist Church “Expositional preaching, Master’s Seminary Grad, Elder led”
Liberty- Liberty Baptist Church
Nixa- First Baptist Church “We’re SBC, but teach Reformed theology. Very sound expository and exegetical preaching.”
Rolla- Grace Bible Church
Sedalia- Bethany Baptist Church
Springfield-
South Creek Church “We’re SBC but Reformed in theology and practice.”
Trinity Lutheran Church “Conservative, doctrinally sound, LCMS.”
Wildwood- New Community Church
Montana
Bozeman- Grace Bible Church
Ekalaka- Ekalaka Bible Church
Helena-
Calvary Baptist Church
Reformed Baptist Church
Kalispell- Central Bible Church
Missoula- Sovereign Hope Church
Nebraska
Lincoln-
Faith Bible Church
Indian Hills Community Church
Omaha- Omaha Bible Church “Expository preaching. Nothing but Bible.”
Papillion- Grace Baptist Church
Nevada
Carson City- Fellowship Bible Church
Las Vegas- Trinity Reformed Church
Minden- Grace Community Church
Reno- Community Bible Church “Sound expository teaching. We love it.”
New Hampshire
Gilmanton Iron Works- Harvest Bible Church
New Jersey
Corbin City- Corbin City Baptist Church
East Millstone- Calvary Community
Hamilton Square- Faith Baptist Church
Matawan- First Baptist Church
North Brunswick- Christian Fellowship Church
Ocean City- Ocean City Baptist Church
Trenton- Fellowship Capital City “We are a Christ-centered, multi-ethnic church plant. Expository preaching, warm & welcoming congregation.”
Wayne- Bread of Life Fellowship “Excellent systematic teaching through the Scripture. Reformed Baptist.”
New Mexico
Albuquerque-
Desert Springs Church
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
–SGBC also maintains a directory of like-minded churches throughout NM.
Roswell- First Baptist Church
Santa Fe- Gospel Life Community Church
New York
Coram- Hope Reformed Baptist Church
Elmira- Elmira Christian Center
Ridge- Missio Church
North Carolina
Apex- Faith Bible Church
Cary- Colonial Baptist Church
Creedmoor- Promised Land Community Church “Excellent expository preaching!”
Fayetteville- Veritas Church
Fuquay Varina- Redeemer Community Church
Greensboro-
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Westover Church
Nags Head- Gospel Community Church
North Wilkesboro- Word of Grace Baptist Church
Raleigh-
Friendship Baptist Church
Vintage Church
Selma- Thanksgiving Baptist Church
Waxhaw- Rehobeth Presbyterian Church
Willow Spring- Fellowship Baptist Church
Wilmington- Cornerstone Baptist Church
Winston-Salem-
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Tapestry Church
Twin City Bible Church
North Dakota
Fargo- Community Baptist Church
Minot- Harvest Reformed Church
Ohio
Beavercreek- Grace Covenant Church
Beloit- The Community Bible Church
Canton- Faith Bible Church
Carlock- East White Oak Bible Church
Chillicothe- Chillicothe Baptist Church
Cincinnati- Truth Community Church “Pastor is Don Green, a Master’s Seminary grad and formerly worked at Grace to You and Grace Community Church.”
Columbus-
Calvary Bible Church
Covenant Bible Church
Dayton- Arbor Church
Delaware- Delaware Bible Church
Greenwich- The Ripley Church
Liberty Township- Liberty Heights Church
Loveland- New Hope Baptist Church
Ontario- Westwood Alliance Church
Peoria-
Bethany Baptist Church
Fellowship Bible Church
West Chester- Providence Bible Fellowship
Wilmington- Wilmington Reformed Fellowship
Winchester- Grace Bible Church
Xenia- Cornerstone Bible Church
Oklahoma
Broken Arrow- Grace Community Church “Susan Heck’s church”
Chattanooga- First Baptist Church
Edmond- Fairview Baptist Church
Mustang- First Baptist Church
Owasso- Bible Church of Owasso “Faithful and expository teaching of the Word; very loving church family.”
Tulsa-
Christ Reformed Church
Grace Community Church
Oregon
Albany/Tangent- Grace Bible Fellowship “A conservative, bible teaching verse by verse every Sunday.”
Beaverton-
Beaverton Grace Bible Church
Southwest Bible Church
Southwest Hills Baptist Church
Bend- Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church
Enterprise- First Baptist Church “Expositional preaching, conservative Baptist, Master’s Seminary Grad.”
Hermiston- Victory Baptist Church
Hood River- Faith Bible Church “Expositional preaching, Elder led, Master’s Seminary graduate pastor.”
Klamath Falls- Immanuel Baptist Church “A conservative, reformed Baptist church that adheres to the 1689 London Baptist Confession, expository preaching verse-by-verse elder led, and sermons that are Christ-centered and the gospel is proclaimed clearly.”
Lebanon- Cornerstone Bible Church
Mt. Angel- Mount Angel Bible Church
Portland-
Bethany Baptist Church
Hinson Baptist Church “Reformed and doctrinal.”
Sauvie Island Community Church
Salem-
Morning Star Community Church
Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church
Pennsylvania
Ambler- Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
Annville- GraceLife Church
Brogue- Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Carnegie- Bible Baptist Church
Chicora– St. John’s Reformed Church “Not Catholic”
Downington- East Brandywine Baptist Church
Harrisburg- Grace Bible Fellowship Church
Larksville- High Point Baptist Church
Newtown/Richboro- The Master’s Church
Seneca- Seneca E.C. Church
Uwchland-Windsor Baptist Church
Rhode Island
Bristol- Mount Hope Church
South Carolina
Beaufort- Community Bible Church
John’s Island- New Life Fellowship
Lexington- Grace Bible Church “A church planted by The Master’s Seminary.”
Simpsonville-
Temple Baptist Church
Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church “We are a 600 member PCA church. Doctrinally sound, conservative, and the preaching is deep to grow you in Christ.”
Taylors- Grace Baptist Church
Travelers Rest- Bethany Baptist Church “Independent Fundamental KJV Bible. Amazing music and preaching. Great family church!” (This is a KJV Only church.)
South Dakota
Canton- Solid Rock Bible Church “Our pastor preaches expositorily.”
Chamberlain- St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Hartford- Central Valley Community Church
Sioux Falls- First Evangelical Free Church
Spearfish- Faith Bible Church
Tennessee
Bartlett/Arlington- Providence Baptist Church “Definitely doctrinally sound. Seminary trained pastor, expository preaching through Scripture.”
Bristol- Liberty Baptist Church
Chapel Hill- Smyrna Baptist Church Our pastor “preaches expository sermons and does not compromise the Word”
Eads- Crossroads Baptist Church
Jackson- Pleasant Plains Baptist Church
Johnson City-
Grace Gospel Church “Expositional teaching, reformed, small.”
North Johnson City Baptist Church “Expositional teaching, Reformed, mostly hymns. Small, loving, Biblical.”
Knoxville- His People Church
Lawrenceburg- New Prospect Baptist Church
Lookout Mountain- Christ Reformed Baptist Church
Maryville- Grace Community Church
Munford- Cornerstone Community Church
Powell- First Baptist Church
Smyrna- Grace Christian Assembly
Texas
Austin-
Dayspring Fellowship
Grace Community Bible Church
High Pointe Baptist Church
Radiant Church
South Austin Presbyterian Church “OPC church plant”
Boerne- Grace Bible Church “The pastor is a Master’s Seminary graduate.”
Bonham- Grace Reformed Baptist Church
Bryan- Emmanuel Baptist Church
College Station- New Life Baptist Church
Corpus Christi- Corpus Christi Community Church
Cypress- Harvest Bible Church
Denton-
Denton Bible Church “expository preaching — large mission outreach — reformed background — solid teaching”
The Church at Pecan Creek
Diana- First Baptist Church
Duncanville- Faith Baptist Church
Elgin- Grace Community Baptist Church
Forney- Grace Reformed Baptist Church of East Texas
Fort Worth- Glenview Church
Frisco-
Heritage Grace Church
The Parks Church
Garland- New Liberty Baptist Church
Harlingen- Covenant Presbyterian Church
Houston-
Bridgepoint Bible Church
Christ Community Church
Copperfield Bible Church “Dan Phillips, pastor, is a writer on the Pyromaniacs blog, along with his close friend Phil Johnson. Fantastic reformed church. Non denominational.”
Faith Memorial Baptist Church
Grace Family Baptist Church
Harvest Bible Chapel
Kerrville- Kerrville Bible Church
Lindale- First Baptist Church
Lubbock-
Fellowship Church
First Baptist Church Roosevelt
Marble Falls- Providence Reformed Baptist Church
Mesquite- Lake Ridge Bible Church “Expository preaching.”
Pasadena- Providence Baptist Church
Pflugerville- Providence Presbyterian Church “(OPC)”
San Antonio-
Believers Fellowship
Crossway Bible Church
Grace Community Church
Southlake- Countryside Bible Church “Sound Bible teaching in the pulpit and in the Sunday school classes.” “Tom Pennington is the pastor and spent many years as John MacArthur’s executive pastor. They also have a Master’s Seminary extension at the church.”
Spring- Founders Baptist Church “Our pastor is Master’s Seminary grad, expository preaching, elder led church.”
Stephenville-
Rocky Point Baptist
Shiloh Church
Sugar Land- Sugar Land Bible Church
Tyler- New Harmony Baptist Church
Watauga- 116 Bible Church
Weatherford- Weatherford Presbyterian Church
Willis- Grace Covenant Baptist Church “A Reformed Baptist Church and member of ARBCA.”
Wylie- Cornerstone Baptist Church
Utah
Draper- Corner Canyon Church
Ogden- Refuge Church
Roy- Roy Bible Church
Salt Lake City-
Christ Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Evangelical Free Church of Salt Lake City
West Jordan- Jordan Valley Church
Vermont
Middletown Springs- Middletown Springs Community Church
Rutland-
Green Mountain Baptist Church
Redemption Church Rutland
Virginia
Tysons, Arlington, Loudon, Montgomery, Prince William- McLean Bible Church
Broadway- Broadway Baptist Church
Chesapeake-
Redemption Church
South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church
Fredericksburg-
Christ Fellowship Bible Church
Trinity Bible Church
Hampton- Reformation Christian Fellowship
Harrisonburg- Providence Baptist Church
Haymarket- Piedmont Bible Church
Lynchburg-
Grace Assembly
Redeeming Grace Baptist Church
Timberlake Baptist Church
Midlothia- Grace Bible Church “Pastor graduated from Master’s Seminary.”
Norfolk- Trinity Presbyterian
Purcellville- Loudoun Valley Baptist Church “Expository, reformed Baptist church. Located in the same town as Patrick Henry College, a college tailored to home-schooled kids specifically, so many of our attendees are college kids, while school is in session.”
Springfield- Immanuel Bible Church (see comment from Linda in the comments section)
Stafford- Pillar Church
Suffolk- Westminster Reformed Presbyterian
Virginia Beach-
Colonial Baptist Church
Grace Covenant Church
Green Run Baptist Church
Warrington- Covenant Reformed Baptist Church
Williamsburg- Grace Church
Washington
Bellingham- Spring Creek Bible Church
Bremerton- Faith Community Bible Church
Carnation- Snoqualmie Valley Bible Church
Kent- Eastridge Baptist Church “Expository preaching every Sunday. The Gospel is preached and the word of God is honored. The worship is biblical.”
Keyport- Keyport Bible Church
Lynnwood- New Beginnings Church
Morton- Morton Community Bible Church
Olympia- Littlerock Community Fellowship
Port Orchard- Calvary Church “…absolutely committed to preaching the Word in an expository fashion. The pastor is solid and had no problem speaking out about much of the problematics that we are seeing in churches today.”
Puyallup- Edgewood Bible Church
Soap Lake- Redeeming Grace Church
Spokane- Faith Bible Church “Larger and slightly more contemporary.” “Associated with The Master’s Seminary, and the pastors are TMS grads. Their doctrine would be eye for eye with Grace Community Church.”
Spokane Valley- Dishman Baptist Church
Stanwood- Emmaus Road Church
Veradale- Valley Bible Church
Yakima- Sun Valley Church
Washington D.C.
West Virginia
Bluefield- Covenant Reformed Baptist Church
Wellsburg- First Baptist Church “Pastor Michael D. Martin (Master’s Seminary grad). Excellent/careful expositor of the Word.”
Wisconsin
Franklin- Cornerstone Bible Church
Richland Center- Grace Life Church of Richland Center
Wausau- Highland Community Church
Wisconsin Dells- Rock of Hope Church
Wisconsin Rapids- Liberty Bible Church
Wyoming
Casper- Sovereign Grace Church
Cody- Cody Bible Church
Jackson Hole- Cornerstone Church
Laramie- Laramie Faith Community Church “16 years of vibrant expository preaching.”
Pinedale- Grace Life Church
Thayne- Emmanuel Bible Church of Star Valley
Outside The United States
Australia
Keysborough:
Dingley- Village Church
South Australia:
Modbury/Clovercrest- New Community Church “Expository preaching, reformed, small loving congregation”
FIEC- Please also see the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. There are several member churches throughout Australia.
Canada
Alberta:
Calgary- Calvary Grace Church
Edmonton-
Grace Life Church
Meadowlands Baptist Church
Lethbridge- Lakeview Bible Church
Medicine Hat-
Evangelical Free Church of Medicine Hat “Committed to expository biblical preaching, complementarian, plurality of elders”
Grace Family Reformed Baptist Church
British Columbia:
Mission- Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
North Vancouver- Westlynn Baptist Church
Manitoba:
Brandon- Faith Fellowship Baptist Church
Ontario:
Cambridge- Hespeler Baptist Church
Killaloe– Calvary Baptist Church
Quinte/Madoc- Madoc Baptist Church
Toronto- Grace Fellowship Church “Tim Challies’ church”
Walsh- Walsh Baptist Church
Saskatchewan:
Saskatoon- Fellowship Baptist Church
Germany
Munich- Munich International Community Church “English speaking, International Church, Reformed, Bible preaching.”
Hong Kong
Admiralty- Ambassador International Church “About 200 + people – two services, house groups, and women’s groups. Being an international church it has a mix of English speaking people from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US along with many local Chinese who were educated abroad and prefer English services. You’ll meet godly people from many different nations and there is a core group of long term members from the local community.”
Kuwait
Bible Believers’ Baptist Church (contact church for specific location)
Kenya
Nairobi– Emmanuel Baptist Church
Philippines
Paranaque City, Moonwalk- Moonwalk Community Bible Church
Quezon City- Cubao Reformed Baptist Church
Other Areas- Churches recommended by Cubao RBC (above)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Dubai-
Covenant Hope Church
Redeemer Church “Gloria Furman’s husband, Dave Furman, is pastor.”
United Christian Church
United Kingdom
FIEC- Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. Nearly 600 member churches in the UK. Includes church search engine.
London- Enfield Town Community Church “A humble, personal, Bible-centred church. They teach systematically and thoroughly through the books of the Bible and we go through large chunks of it throughout the week.”
North Yorkshire:
Blossomgate/Ripon- Zion Evangelical Baptist Church
Oxfordshire:
East Hanney- Hanney Chapel
Suffolk- Wattisham Chapel
I want to recommend my church in Bremerton Washington. They are committed to expository teaching of the word. It is an absolute gem that is tucked away in a run down neighborhood near the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It’s called Faith Community Bible Church, and the pastor’s name is Mark Barrett. My family used to attend church is that were more charismatic, but the Lord opened our eyes up to the truth, and this church has been phenomenal. No church is perfect, but we know that we are getting the truth here.
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In addition to the church that we attend regularly, I would also like to recommend a church that we visited while hunting in the area. It was a little too far away for us, but they are absolutely committed to preaching the Word in an expository way. The pastor is SOLID and has no problem speaking out against all the false teachings that we see running rampant in the church today. https://calvarypo.org/about/ Calvary Church in Port Orchard Washington
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I attended Michelle’s conference in New Jersey today and would like to find a new church. I now realize the Catholic Church is not right for me. I live in Levittown,PA 19057. Thank you
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Hi Lori- Are you on Facebook?
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Lori- A reader named Grace who lives in your area had the following suggestions:
A reader in Pennsylvania shares these recommendations:
“http://www.cornerstoneopc.com/
Carl Trueman’s church in Ambler, PA
http://www.fbc-jackson.org/default.asp?sec_id=180011753
*Faith Bible (a Grace Advance church) in Jackson NJ*
https://www.calvaryem.org/
Calvary Community (Grace Advance) in East Millstone, NJ
http://www.graceadvance.org/graduate-churches.php
I live nearby and I am sorry to say there is nothing closer that teaches the whole counsel of God. We are in a dry area of the country. Try them all and pray for wisdom:) Thanks! Grace”
*A pastor friend of mine in the area tells me that Faith Bible has either closed or been taken over by another church. Might want to check that out.
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We attend Grace Bible Fellowship in Tangent, Oregon (outskirts of Albany, OR) it is a Conservative, Expository teaching, verse by verse teaching church, our worship is a mix of new songs and hymns. http://gbfalbany.com/
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Thanks! It’s great to have another recommendation for GBF! :0)
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COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
330-938-6201
18146 US RT 62
Beloit, Ohio
http://www.thecommunitybiblechurch.com
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Thanks, Noah! That one’s actually already on the list. :0)
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Copperfield Bible Church. Pastor is Dan Phillips. It is located in Houston, Texas. Dan is a writer on the Pyromaniacs blog, along with his close friend Phil Johnson. Fantastic reformed church. Non denominational.
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Yes! I’m familiar with Dan. Great suggestion! :0)
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North Johnson City Baptist Church, 305 Ferndale Dr., Johnson City, TN
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Thanks, Miyoshi! :0)
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Here’s one for WV: First Baptist Church of Wellsburg. Pastor Michael D. Martin (Masters Seminary grad). Excellent/careful expositor of the Word.
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Thanks, April!
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Here is a doctrinally sound church in South Carolina. It is one of the churches planted by The Master’s Seminary due to so many asking John MacArthur where one can be found. My family and I travel 45 minutes to attend.
Grace Bible Church
Pastor Jason Gillespie
Lexington, SC
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Thanks so much, Paula. I’ve added it to the list :0)
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Trinity Lutheran Church of Springfield, MO is a conservative, doctrinally sound LCMS (Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod) church I can recommend. http://www.trinity-springfield.org/
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Added! Thank you! :0)
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Michelle,
I am thankful for this resource. I have a Catholic friend that visited my church, Beth Haven Baptist Church, Cheat Lake area in Morgantwon, West Virginia, and heard the doctrines of Grace, a solid preaching by Pastor David Coe, and now she is back to the area where she works in Romney, West Virginia. She desires to go to church but I am not familiar with the area or if there is any reformed church even 25 miles away. Does any of the members here has any info? thanks so much!!
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Hi Nadua- Be sure to have her check out the “Searching for a new church?” tab up at the very top of this page. There are lots of church location search engines there that could help. Also, I have a Facebook friend who lives in WV, but I’m not sure which city. I’ll ask her if she has any suggestions.
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Nadua- I checked with my friend, but she is not familiar with the Romney area and didn’t have any recommendations. I hope your friend can find a good church through the search engines. :0)
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Hi, I would like to recommend Richardson Baptist Church in Franklinton Louisiana. They are on Facebook and sermon audio. It is a reformed Baptist Church that holds to the 1689 Baptist confession. The preaching and teaching is expository. We are a small church out in the country of Franklinton Louisiana.
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Thanks, Joice! That’s just a hop, skip, and a jump from me in Baton Rouge! Added. :0)
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Bread of Life Fellowship. Meets in Wayne, New Jersey at Calvary Gospel Church.
http://www.bolfellowship.org/
Excellent systematic teaching through the scripture. Reformed Baptist.
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Thanks, Diane! Added.:0)
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I can recommend Bethany Baptist Church in Oregon near Portland. 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. Is it this one? http://www.bbcbethany.org/index.html
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Yes that is correct link for the BBC 🙂
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Got it. Thanks! :0)
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I would like to recommend Christ Reformed Baptist Church in New Castle, Indiana. Confessional ~ Holds to the 1689 LBCF. http://www.crbc.faith
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Added. Thanks! :0)
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I would like to recommend Safe Haven Church at Big Sandy in Tuscaloosa, AL (soon to be Covenant Church as we are changing our name at the first of the year). Their website is https://www.shcbigsandy.com/ ☺️
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Hi Sarah- Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend Safe Haven/Covenant. I regret that I can’t add it to the list as it holds to continuationism. As mentioned above, I don’t recommend continuationist churches. Thanks again! :0)
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i highly recommend, Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks. Located at 150 E. Butler Ave., Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
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Thanks! Added.
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Please add Grace Church Of Tallahassee in Tallahassee, Florida to your list of recommended churches. Justin did a conference at our church several years ago.
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Hi Nan-
Could you please let me know what the church’s website is so I can check it out? Thanks! :0)
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I would love to recommend our church in Madison, Ga.
http://remembrancecc.org
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Added. Thanks, Mollie! :0)
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I would like to suggest our church in Dover, Ohio. Reformed Fellowship Church. (Reformedfellowshipchurch.com)
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Added! Thanks, Tiffany. :0)
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I would recommend Calvary Chapel of Manitowoc, Wi. Doctrinally sound. Something extremely hard to find these days.
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Thanks so much! What’s their website?
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https://ccmanitowoc.org/
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Thanks so much for taking the time to make a recommendation. Due to some doctrinal issues, I’ve decided not to recommend Calvary Chapel churches at this time.
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I’d like to recommend Calvary Chapel Houston in Friendswood, TX with Pastor Ron Hindt.
http://Www.calvaryh.org
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Hi Mandi-
Thanks so much for taking the time to make a recommendation. Due to some doctrinal issues, I’m not recommending Calvary Chapel churches at this time.
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Can you expand on the doctrinal issues with Calvary Chapel? Do you have an article on this somewhere?
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Here are some of the more recent issues with Calvary Chapel that have caused me to err on the side of caution and decline to recommend them. I realize that some CC churches disagree with the unbiblical direction CC leadership has decided to go in and have broken away from the CC organization, which is fine. I’m totally OK with recommending former CC churches that left for this reason. However, some CC churches that have broken away have kept “Calvary Chapel” in the name of their church. They’re certainly welcome to do that, but it makes it impossible for someone like me to tell simply from their website whether they’re in agreement with CC leadership or not, and I do not have time to track down each of these churches and interview the pastor about their doctrine. So if they still have “Calvary Chapel” in the name of the church, or if it’s clear that they’re still in partnership with the CC organization, I’m going to decline to recommend them.
A second issue is that I have looked at some of the founding documents establishing the CC organization (provided by a CC church), and it seems that one of their basic doctrines for the organization is continuationism (the belief that the sign gifts continue today). If a church is a member of the CC organization, I have no choice but to assume that church embraces continuationism. I believe that continuationism is unbiblical, so I do not knowingly recommend continuationist churches.
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Thank you for pointing me to this information. I did not know this…I have had inklings of misgivings after attending a Calvary Chapel for about 12 years but couldn’t really put my finger on the issue until our pastor went off the deep end committing adultery and stepping down. I hate to say I have not been able to trust ANY church since then and haven’t been attending anywhere. I know I need to be in fellowship and am so torn. I live in Arizona now and see only three recommended churches in this huge state. One is near me so will try to give it a go.
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I’m so sorry that happened. I’ve experienced similar things in churches. It can be very devastating. It’s great that you’re going to give that church a try! I hope everything will go well and that it will be a wonderful worship experience. Don’t forget to click the “Searching for a new church?” tab at the top of this page- there are several church search engines linked there and you will probably be able to find more good churches near you. Blessings on your search for a new church home! :0)
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I can personally recommend Walsh Baptist Church, 10 minutes southwest of Simcoe, in the village of Walsh, Ontario Canada. Our pastor is like a modern day Charles Spurgeon, right on down to the heavy beard, but more importantly of course, he preaches doctrinally sound, theologically robust sermons, all the while drawing his congregation’s focus to the gospel of Jesus Christ in all it’s fullness. Website is: https://walshbaptistchurch.weebly.com/
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Thanks, Carol! Added!
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I would like to recommend New Life Baptist Church in College Station, Texas. http://newlifecs.net/
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Got it! Thanks, Caroline! :0)
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I would like to recommend:
Bethany Baptist Church
500 N. Park Avenue
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-826-8743
http://www.bethanybaptistsedalia.org/
The Pastor is a Master’s Seminary Graduate and a regular attendee to the Shepherd’s Conference, T4G Conference, and Iron Men’s Summit.
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Added! Thank you, Katherine!
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Grace Baptist Church, Columbus, MS
A small, friendly, reformed congregation where the Word is taught and hymns are sung
https://www.gbccolumbus.com
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Thank you so much for taking the time to make a recommendation. I’m sure it’s a fine church, but I only recommend churches with men in leadership positions such as minister of music (or whatever that position may be titled). I’ve explained a bit more about that here in case you’d like more information.
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I have a church you can add for the 25 churches for Christmas. We have been going to this church for a couple of years now and are so thankful for the pastors commitment to preach the full word of God. It is on Brandon Manitoba canada. It is called Faith Fellowship Baptist Church. Web address is https://faithfellowshipbrandon.com.
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Got it! Thanks! :0)
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I would like to recommend LifePoint Church in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
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Thanks, Christine. Can you give me the church’s website so I can check it out?
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I would like to add my reformed church, Grace Community Church in Broken Arrow, OK, to your list of recommended churches. The website is:
https://gccoftulsa.org/
Our Pastor is Doug Heck and he is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary where Dr. John MacArthur is president. I also highly recommend his wife, Susan, for her bible studies and also as a speaker. You can read about her on the above website, as well as her own website: http://www.withthemaster.org/
To date, she has memorized every book of the New Testament except Luke which she will memorize this year.
Pastor Doug is an accomplished expository preacher and preaches one book of the bible, one verse at a time. Our church is full of the love of Christ and has been a wonderful blessing to my husband and me. We have to drive an hour to get to our church, but it is well worth every minute.
Thank you for considering this addition to your list.
Linda Collier
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Thanks, Linda! Added! I’m familiar with Susan. I have her listed at my “Recommended Bible Teachers” tab at the top of this page. :0)
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I know 2 that are walking in truth and love!
“Ashton bible church”
Ashton Illinois
Pastor Stauffer
http://www.ashtonbible.org
Southern View Chapel
Springfield, Illinois
Pastor Gary Gilley
https://www.svchapel.org
They both walk in sweet truth to the word of God!
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Added! Thanks, Heidi! :0)
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AUSTRALIA- SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Modbury/Clovercrest- New Community Church. Expository preaching, reformed, small loving congregation
http://newcommunitychurch.org.au
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Got it! Thanks, Elizabeth! :0)
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I would like to recommend my church, Heritage Baptist Church, in Salem, OH. https://www.facebook.com/HeritageBaptistChurchSalem/ We are in the process of putting together a website. Thank you for this resource! I would also like to recommend if you haven’t listened to it already the G3 Conference. My husband just got back from it and there is a lot of great teaching there every year. Some of this years speakers included Paul Washer, Todd Friel, Conrad Mbewe, Voddie Baucham, Phil Johnson, Steven Lawson and Tim Challies to name a few. You can listen to past conferences at G3conference.com. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you so much, Amy! Can you let me know when the web site is up and running? There are a lot of things I like to check out about churches that a Facebook page can’t provide.
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Sun Valley Church
2002 E. Mead Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-6800
http://www.sunvalleychurch.net
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Thanks, Emily! :0)
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Refuge church in riverside..we are Continuatioinsts..
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Thanks for letting me know, Karen. :0)
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I am grateful to be able to recommend cornerstone Baptist church in topsham maine.
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Thanks, Glo! Could you give me the church’s website so I can check it out? Thanks! :0)
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Sorry. I missed your question. With pleasure I share the church website. https://www.thecornerstone.com/home/
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Thanks, Glo. I’ve added Cornerstone. :0)
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Hi Michelle,
I would like to add Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ.
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Thanks, April! Can you give me the church’s website so I can check it out?
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Sure! http://www.fbcchurch.org
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Thanks April. I’ll check it out as soon as I get a chance. :0)
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Sure! http://www.fbcchurch.org/
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Hi Michelle,
I was wondering if you had a chance to look up my church yet?
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April, I’m so sorry! It must have slipped my mind, but I have added it now. Thanks for the reminder! :0)
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I want to recommend my church, Redemption City Church, located in Rochester, MN. Website here: https://www.redemptionrochester.com/
Redemption is a new-ish church plant, SBC-affiliated. I’m thankful for their exegetical preaching, their unwavering devotion to Scripture as the only source of truth, their desire for the name of Jesus to be made known among the nations, and their continual declaration of the gospel of Christ as our only saving grace. After moving to Rochester (straight out of college, from a different state!) for a new job, it took me months to find a church. One Sunday here, and I was done searching. Like any church, we are not without our issues and conflicts. But doctrine is sound, and for that I’m grateful.
I’m also new here and have been greatly convicted by some of what I’ve found here. Thank you for your devotion to truth and ultimately to Christ!
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Added! Thanks, Erica! :0)
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Hearty recommendation for our church of almost 30 years in Wisconsin Rapids, WI:
https://libertybiblechurchfellowship.org/
Thank you for your perseverance and dedication to the sisters of our Lord!
Jenni Thames
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Thanks, Jennifer. Added! We needed more church recommendations for Wisconsin.
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I would.like to recommend Oak Cliff Baptist Church in Fort Smith, AR, a very doctrinally sound church under the leadership of Dr. Kent Sweatman. http://www.oakcliffbaptist.com/
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Brenda- It looks like a great church. Would you happen to know if Oak Cliff has a statement of faith online that I can read?
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I would like to recommend my church located in Macon, GA. North Macon Presbyterian Church. Website: https://www.nmpc.net
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Thanks, Kim! Added! :0)
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We attend http://efreemh.com
Evangelical Free Church of Medicine Hat, in Medicine Hat, AB Canada
Committed to expository biblical preaching, complimantarian, plurality of elders.
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Thanks, Rob! The “staff” page is blank, but from everything else I read, I’m assuming there aren’t any women in unbiblical positions of teaching/leadership?
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I would like to recommend Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, VA: https://immanuelbible.church. The lead teaching pastor, Jesse Johnson, is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary. Pastor Jesse has edited a number of publications, including the John MacArthur Pastor’s Library Series book entitled, “Evangelism”. He also regularly blogs at the “The Cripplegate”. He is an excellent expository (not topical or textual) preacher.
Immanuel Bible Church is located in the Washington, DC, metro area. It can be very difficult to find biblically sound churches in this area, and IBC has been such an incredible blessing for many (my family included)!
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Thanks, Linda. Added! :0)
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I would like to recommend our church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in Canada. We have been attending since January this year but have known some people including the Pastor there for a while. It is an hour away from us but is the closest church that we feel is Biblical. This is their website. https://moosejawbaptist.com/
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Added! Thanks, Susan, and kudos for doing everything you can – even if it means driving a bit – to get yourself to a solid church! :0)
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I showed our pastor that our church is on your list. He wondered if you could include our daughter church, even though their website is a branch of ours so doesn’t have a separate doctrinal statement. Here is the link:
https://www.fbcaa.org/ministries/Howell
Thanks.
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Hi Susan- I’d be delighted to include the Howell campus. Just a couple of quick questions for my own clarity:
1. The Howell campus has the same doctrinal statement as the Ann Arbor campus?
2. Are there any women serving in pastoral positions on staff at the Howell campus?
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My recommendation is Gospel Community Church in Nags Head, North Carolina.
https://gospelcommunityobx.com/
We are followers of Christ in the Outer Banks of North Carolina planting a new church for the glory of God and the salvation and sanctification of others. We began *officially* in March of 2017. We welcome vacationers as well as locals!
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Got it! Thanks! :0)
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Calvary Baptist Church Helena, MT
Calvaryhelena.com
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Added! Thanks so much!
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Windham Baptist Church in Windham Maine. Pastor Mark teaches reformed theology and he is a brilliant teacher with a pastors heart for his Lord’s sheep.
http://wbcministries.com/home
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Added. Thanks, Debbie! :0)
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Solid Rock Bible Church in Plymouth, MIchigan
Solidrockplymouth.org
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Added. Thanks! :0)
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Michelle I have three churches to suggest.
One is in Texas where I attend called Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Bonham TX http://grbcbonham.org
The other two are in UK. I have either attended or have dear friends who do:
In Yorkshire
http://www.zionripon.org.uk
In Oxfordshire
http://hanney-chapel.org.uk
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Thank you, Jan. I’ve added all three. :0)
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Hi Michelle, I just heard your interview with Andrew Rappaport on the Rapp Report. May I suggest a solid church in Washington for your list of recommended churches? It is pastored by a Master’s Seminary grad and I would assume the pastor is “Rappaport approved” as he has spoken here twice.
Snoqualmie Valley Bible Church
Carnation, WA
http://www.svbible.church
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Thanks so much, Aaron! Added.
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Please consider adding calvarykillaloe.com for anyone visiting the Ottawa Valley area.
My husband is the pastor, so I can vouch that it is doctrinally sound!
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Added! Thanks, Julie!
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Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas is a non-denominational
non-charismatic evangelical Protestant Church.
http://www.harvestbiblechurch.net
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Thanks, Michele. Added! :0)
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Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan.
redeemer.ch
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Thanks, Miranda! I’ve added Redeemer to the list. I notice y’all have a biblical counseling ministry. Would you happen to have any information on that? I would love to add Redeemer’s counseling ministry to my Biblical Counseling tab (at the top of this page), but I’d like to verify that all of the counselors are certified by a reputable program. If you or someone at your church has a moment to e-mail me that info (MichelleLesley1@yahoo.com) that would be awesome. :0)
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You might want to add these two in Mississippi:
Grace Bible Church
7145 Malone Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
662.895.1190
http://www.gracemessenger.com
Pastor Brian Daniels
Community of Grace Baptist Church
20183 Highway 8 West
Aberdeen MS, 39730
Abstract of Principles
https://m.facebook.com/CommunityBaptistFellowship/
Pastor Mark Thornton
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Hi Gary-
Thanks so much for the recommendations! I’ve added Grace Bible. Do you have a website address for Community of Grace? I can’t find it on their Facebook page and I need to check out their statement of faith, staff, etc.
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I would like to recommend Carver Baptist Church in Douglas, Ga.
Website: http://carverbaptistchurch.net/home
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Thanks! Added.
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I would like to recommend Bible Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA area.
https://bbcpittsburgh.com
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Added. Thanks, Char. :0)
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I recommend Hilltop Bible Church in Bergton Virginia. I am the pastor there. We are sound in doctrine. Don’t have a website now, but we have a Facebook page entitled Hilltop Bible. Also on Twitter as Hilltop/Mt Zion Bible Churches.
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Hi Bob- Thanks so much for the recommendation! One of the reasons I require a website is that I vet every church as best I can to make sure they have a solid statement of faith, no women in improper positions of teaching/leadership, and aren’t using materials authored by false teachers. When y’all get your website ready, just let me know, and I’ll be delighted to look it over for inclusion on the list.:0)
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Redeemer Community Church in Keithville, LA
http://www.lifeatredeemer.org
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Thanks for the recommendation, Emily! Added. (And hello from Baton Rouge! :0))
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Placerita Bible Church is a great church in Santa Clarita, CA. Pastor is a graduate from the Master’s Seminary and has many leaders and members who have been associated with John MacArthur’s ministries and Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. Many TMS grads there as well and some in training.
https://placeritachurch.com/
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I’ve been hearing a lot about this church lately. :0) Thanks for the recommendation, James. Added.
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I’d like to recommend Grace Bible Church in Rolla, MO
https://www.gracebible-rolla.com/
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Got it! Thanks, Brandi! :0)
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Hi, I would like to recommend First Baptist Church Paoli in Paoli, Indiana. Stephen Tate is the senior pastor, and he does a wonderful job of expository preaching of God’s Word. Our website is https://firstbaptistchurchpaoli.org. We do have our statement of beliefs on the website, which is the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
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Added. Thanks, Sarah! :0)
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When we wintered in Sarasota, Florida, we found this little gem. They are Reformed in their theology and affirm the Doctrines of Grace and the 1689 London Baptist Confession! If you visit, tell them Larry & Lisa from Michigan sent you!! Such dear folks there.
https://bethelcomchurch.org/we-confess/
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Thanks, Lisa! Added.
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I’ve not actually visited this church, but they make moving to San Antonio Texas very tempting! They are Reformed in their theology, they actually understand and practice church discipline and you’ll be HARD-PRESSED to find a statement of faith that is as exhaustive as this!! (Pages upon pages). If you’re familiar with the FB page “I’ll Be Honest”, these are the fine folks who run that page. Sermons can be listened to online by more than a couple of their preaching elders. Be blessed!!
https://gccsatx.com/our-beliefs/statement-of-faith/
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Already on the list, but thanks for the recommendation! :0)
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I highly recommend Christ Fellowship Church in Louisville, KY. The Pastor and elders are tied to Southern Seminary and have very strong doctrine. CFC is a 1689 Second London Baptist Confession church.
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Hi Becca- Would you happen to have a website address for the church so I can check them out and consider them for inclusion on the list? Thanks!
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I apologize. I thought I pinned the website at the end of my comment.
https://cfcoflouisville.org/
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No worries. Thanks so much! :0)
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San Diego, CA:
Barabbas Road Church
http://www.barabbas.com
Austin, TX:
Wells Branch Community Church
http://www.wellsbranchchurch.com
Corpus Christi, TX:
Corpus Christi Community Church
http://www.cccommunitychurch.com
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Hi Elizabeth- Thanks so much for the recommendations! I have added Barabbas Road and CCCC.
I’m sure the people at WBCC are lovely and kind, but I’m going to decline to add WBCC at this time for two reasons: a) I can’t seem to find a statement of faith page on their website (maybe my eyes are tired and I accidentally overlooked it?) and b) the worship playlist on the “New Here?” page indicates that this church uses Hillsong, Elevation, Bethel, and Jesus Culture music almost exclusively. (If you’re not familiar with the heretical {literally} nature of these organizations, you can find more information at the “Popular False Teachers” tab at the top of this page.)
Again, many thanks for the recommendations! :0)
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Hi, Michelle! I’d like to recommend our church, Richland Creek Community Church in Wake Forest, NC. Thanks!
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Hi Kerensa- If you can provide the website address for me, I’ll be glad to check it out. :0)
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Hi Michelle – Please remove my recommendation. There are a lot of changes going on right now in our church and I don’t feel comfortable recommending it at this time. Thanks.
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Hi Kerensa- I never added it to the list because I never received the church’s web address so I could check it out. Did you mean you’d like for me to delete your comment above?
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.ebcNairobi.com
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Wow, our first church in Africa for the list! Thanks, George. Added!
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Absolutely excellent post. And really excellent that your discernment is such that you will not accept Calvary Chapels. So many deceived there.. I would like to recommentd Parker Bible Church in Parker Colorado. Excellent teaching, sound and glorifying music ministry, and the pastors wives are sound, loving, and faithful.. https://www.parkerbiblechurch.org/
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Thanks, Patrick. Added to both this page and my biblical counseling resource.
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Hi Michelle, I would like to recommend Valley Christian Fellowship in Menifee http://www.vcfmenifee.org California. we meet your theological criteria and are like mind when it comes to the doctrines of grace and the sovereignty of God. There is a church on your list that does not meet your criteria as they are both on your “not allowed” list they are continuationists and against a reformed soteriological position. Anyway, I appreciate your blog keep up the great work. Blessings!
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Thanks! Added. I’m so intrigued by the Women’s Health Drive. What a unique way to minister to these ladies who need a little help!
Can you please let me know which church (including the name, city, and state, so I can find it easier) you’re concerned about being on the list so I can check it out? You can either reply to this comment (I’ll keep your reply hidden) or e-mail me at MichelleLesley1@yahoo.com. Just to clarify, it’s OK if a church is not Reformed itself or doesn’t agree with Reformed theology. They just can’t be on the list if they’re teaching that Reformed theology/Calvinism is false doctrine or heresy.
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I left a NAR style church 6 months ago after watching “American Hospel” film. Extremely hard to find a biblically sound church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Praise God I found Trinity Reformed Church…finally being fed!
http://www.trinityreformed.church
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Added. I’m so happy for the work God is doing in your life! :0)
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Now that I have moved from Maine to Florida I would like to recommend Springs Presbyterian Church in Dunnellon Florida, http://www.springspca.org/
This is a wonderful reformed church preaching the full counsel of God, kind, caring members and a Pastor who sat under Dr RC Sproul. We have guest Pastors from St Andrews Church in Sanford on occasion and you know they don’t just go anywhere.
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Thanks so much, Debbie! Added.
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David Platt is the pastor of McLean Bible Church in Northern Virginia; we attended the Tysons Campus. We’ve since relocated to Florida for a job.
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Thanks, Michelle! Added.
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Hi Michelle,
I am a little late joining in here, but noticed that you don’t have any churches listed for British Columbia. I would like to add Westlynn Baptist Church in North Vancouver, my son and his family attend and we love visiting it. https://westlynnbaptist.com/
Also in Mission, BC there is Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, https://www.sovereigngracebaptist.ca/
Ann
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Always looking for more churches in Canada! Thanks Ann! Added both.
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I’d like to recommend The Ripley Church in Greenwich, Ohio. We’re small, independent, but biblically sound. We’re also a 9 Marks Church.
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Hi Janna-
Thanks for the recommendation. Could you please provide me with the church’s website so I can check it out? Thanks!
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Sorry. I thought I did. It’s ripleychurch.org.
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Our website is http://www.ripleychurch.org
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I would like to recommend my church be added to your list. We are Parkview Reformed Baptist Church, located in Athens, TX. My husband, Cody Kohlman, is currently our sole Pastor/Elder. We hold to the 1689 London Baptist Confession. We don’t have a website, but we do have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parkviewbaptistchurchathens/
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Hi Casey- Thanks so much for wanting to add your church. Could you do me a favor and leave me another comment once you get your website up and running? Thanks! :0)
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We have found two great churches during our military moves (which can be hard to do) and we rely on opinions of other mature believers and sound resources for every new location. We have been blessed in two different churches since our conversion:
Ocean City, NJ — Ocean City Baptist Church : oceancitybaptist.org
Mobile, AL — Christ Fellowship Baptist Church : cfmobile.org/
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Added both. Thanks for jogging my memory about CFBC. I know Clint Archer through social media/blogging and I’ve been meaning to add his church for a few months now, but kept forgetting! :0)
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I was sulking after not finding anything on this page near me. I decided I would just be happy with a church with no rock music smacking me in the ears upon entry.
Or one that teaches the bible? at least one.
I found both at http://cbcfranklinwi.com/
If you like, ask to meet me and I’ll love to help you feel comfortable.
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Thanks, Katya! Added.
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Hi,
I would like to recommend a Protestant church we attended while stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
New Post Chapel on the base (Fort Sill / Lawton Oklahoma) is amazing. Full of wonderful biblically sound Chaplins.
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Thanks Holly. Could you get me the church website so I can check it out?
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I highly recommend Crossroads Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. They have a very transparent website that can help you navigate who they are and what they teach. It may seem like they are a large church because they have a well developed site, but it’s not. They honor God’s Word and preach the Sovereignty of God and the Bible’s sufficiency. I’m so thankful to have found them!: https://crossroadsetown.com/
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Hi Carey-
Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend your church. I’m sure your pastor and church family are wonderful godly people, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to lovingly and respectfully decline, at this time, to add CBC to the list.
There are two reasons for this: a woman serving as the minister of music (I’ve explained about this in this article), and several problematic authors on the recommended discipleship resources list (Richard Foster, Bill Hybels, Ronnie Floyd, Lauren Chandler, and Raechel Myers are the ones I’m familiar with). I hope you’ll understand that this is in no way meant to be a slight against you or your church, and should these issues change, I’ll be glad to reconsider CBC in the future.
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Would you consider adding Grace Church Williamsburg (Virginia)? Our is still under construction, but our doctrinal statement would completely align with that of Grace Community Church (John MacArthur). My pastor/husband attended TMS and is currently working on an MABC through TMU. He is also a member of FIRE.
http://gracechurchwilliamsburg.org
(If this is a duplicate post, feel free to delete! Had a little technical issue on my end…)
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I’d also like to recommend San Tan Bible Church in Gilbert, AZ. The pastor is a TMS grad.
https://www.santanbible.org/
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I would like to recommend my church. It is a small church with elders and people devoted to God, with a high view of God and His Word, and living out the doctrines of grace. A lovely place to learn and live out the Christian Faith.
http://www.calvaryopc.net/
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Hi Michelle,
I am new to your website and am finding my way around. I’m utilizing the links for finding a new church, and wondered if any of your followers on Facebook would have recommendations for doctrinally sound churches in/near Rockford, IL. I’m not on social media so my access is a bit limited in that regard. Through your blogs, I’ve recently come to realize just how false my two former churches have been. I’m discovering just how ignorant I’ve been and how easily “duped” I was in Bible studies that were suggested by friends who preach about expository teachings and “true doctrine” but all three studies I went to with them were Beth Moore, Priscilla Shier, and Ann Graham Lotz. I honestly had no clue. I’m just sick over how little discernment I’ve had (and have even questioned if I’m truly saved) because my foundation has been thoroughly rocked after reading through numerous pages on your website as well as the links you’ve included. I am SO thankful for finding your site, but boy, has it been a painful journey realizing just how far off course I’ve been.I desperately want to find a church that has sound biblical teaching, as I am literally starting from scratch. Thanks so much to you and your readers if they have any recommendations that I could research.
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Hi Shannon-
Welcome! I rejoice with you at the work God is doing in your heart and life, and I’m so glad you’re looking for a good church. Have you had a chance to work through all of the church search engines at the “Searching for a new church?” tab? I did a quick spot check and I’m seeing a couple in Rockford at the Founders link and at The Masters Seminary link (so there are probably more listed at the other church search engine links).
I love my social media followers, but anybody with any sort of beliefs could be following me and could recommend a church that’s not good (and that has happened a few times in the past). I have much more trust in the doctrinal standards of the church search engines I have listed, so, I always recommend thoroughly exhausting those first before resorting to asking my followers. If you check out all of those search engines and still can’t find a good church, let me know, and then we will touch base with my social media followers.
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Thank you so much, Michelle, for your response! I was able to find a couple of churches via the Founders link and one I’m considering is Rock Valley Bible Church. I looked at all the sections on their website and there were two things I wanted to ask you about. I fully admit that I’m new on this journey so my questions may not be issues at all, but I wanted your guidance on them, if possible. One was I looked at the music they had listed and I did see some names you had listed as doctrinally sound, but a couple of other names came up that I saw that I’ve seen on some of your resources links as being a problem (Matt Maher being one, and Phillips, Craig & Dean). So I hesitated when I saw that. I also went to the church’s “Resources” link and it had a link for Bible teaching of John MacArthur (great) and also a link for Bible teaching of John Piper (uh….); this is what gave me pause. I wondered if you could look at the site and see if it’s one you’d would add to the recommendation list of fellow readers as above? After what I’ve been through with the last two churches, I admit I’m very unsure of myself at this stage in the journey on recognizing both the red flags as well as the subtler nuances. Website is
rrbc.cc
Thank you so very much!
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Hi Shannon-
Matt Maher and Phillips, Craig, and Dean are musicians (for anybody reading this who might not know), not theologians, but I completely understand why seeing their names would give you pause. Although I don’t proactively recommend John Piper, he is a generally doctrinally sound brother in Christ, and he’s not someone I’d dismiss a potential church over.
If you think this church is otherwise a viable possibility for you, what I would recommend doing is visiting for a month or so, including visiting Sunday School, to see if it seems like a good fit. You may find that it’s not, for whatever reason, which would make their music and book recommendations moot. But if you visit for a while and it feels like it would be a good fit, set up an appointment with the pastor to lovingly discuss your concerns. And keep in mind that many pastors are ignorant of the biblical issues with popular Christian musicians and pastors. It may have been an honest mistake. Or he may be aware of the issues and is trying to move the church toward more doctrinally sound resources. But you’ll never know until you talk to him.
Hope this helps. :0)
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Hi Michelle,
This helps tremendously and I deeply appreciate your feedback. I’m going to do as you suggested and give this church a try and give it a bit of time to see if it’s a good fit and will take notes on the good as well as any questions or red flags that pop up and proceed from there. Thank you so much for your guidance on this! I feel a spark of hope for the first time in a long time. =o)
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You are welcome. It is my joy to serve you in Christ. :0)
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I would like to Recommend Covenant Bible Church in Columbus, Ohio – http://www.covenantbibleohio.com
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Could anyone recommend a Spanish church that does expository teaching?
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Hi Ruiz- I’m sure there are several. What area are you looking for a church in?
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I would love to recommend Huikala Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a Bible believing, Bible teaching church. They are full of God’s love for the heart of the city, and Pastor King is great at walking through the Bible scripture, verse by verse.
https://huikala.church/
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I would like to recommend Shiloh Christian Union Church in Delta, OH. I am an elder there and can attest that we are unwoke and doctrinally sound. Our most commonly used resources are anything ACBC, J Mac, AIG, etc. Preaching ministry is primarily verse by verse exposition.
shilohchristianunion.org
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Thanks, Matt. I think I’d like to add Shiloh to the list, but I have a couple of questions:
I see you have a couple of elders named Marion and Stacy. Is it safe to assume they are men?
I’m not familiar with the Christian Union denomination. I clicked on the link to their website, but it doesn’t provide a detailed statement of faith. Can you give me a brief description of Christian Union’s doctrinal distinctives on things like baptism, the role of women in the church, cessationism, and anything else that’s pertinent? (You mentioned JMac. Would you say Christian Union’s theology is pretty much in line with his?)
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Hello,
I would like to recommend Abundant Life Baptist Church in Lees Summit, MO, and Blue Springs. There also have a strong young adult ministry on Tuesday nights at the Lees Summit campus called Paradigm which is based like The Porch in Texas. https://livingproof.co
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Hi Alyssa- Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend Abundant Life, but I’m afraid I can’t include it on this list. In case you might be interested as to why, here are a few reasons:
The women’s group is currently doing a study of a book by Jackie Hill Perry
There is a Spiritual Formation department listed on the staff page
The counseling ministry uses worldly and unbiblical therapeutic approaches (I say this as someone who has a degree and a half in secular psychology and counseling, so I’m familiar with the methods they’re using) rather than biblical counseling.
The pastor’s book is endorsed by New Apostolic Reformation heretics Samuel Rodriguez and Rod Parsley
Again – sincerely – thank you for taking the time, but this is probably a church I would discourage people from attending.
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We love our church! Christ Covenant OPC near the small town of Sheridan, Indiana, which is about 30 miles north of Indianapolis. It’s been our church home for the last 12 years! http://www.cc-opc.org/
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Thanks, Leah. I’ve added it to the list. Just out of curiosity, what is your pastor’s name? It was not listed under his picture on the “About” page of the website. (Whoever manages your church’s website might like a heads up about that. :0)
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Thank you! I hadn’t even noticed that! Our pastor is Tim McClymonds.
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Thanks! I thought he looked a little familiar, but I don’t recognize the name. Maybe he just looks like somebody I know. :0)
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I would like to add The Shepherd’s Church, Tewkesbury Massachusetts to your list of Biblically sound churches. Led by Pastor Kendall Lankford. I have been praying for years to find a truly Bible believing and preaching church. So thankful for the teaching at Shepherd’s!
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Hi Wanda- Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll be updating this list over the next few weeks, so I’ll need the church’s website so I can check it out. :0)
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theshepherd’s.church
Web address of The Shepherd’s Church
Tewkesbury Massachusetts
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I wholeheartedly recommend Grace Bible Church in Granbury, TX. All of our pastors/elders are doctrinally sound (have very thorough doctrinal statements) and are committed to God’s Word and expository preaching/teaching. And the music is theological excellent! We have an ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counseling) counseling ministry, are an official ACBC training center, and our Director (an elder) is a graduate of Master’s University.
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Hi Lynda- Got a website? :0)
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The Grove
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
http://www.thegrovesp.com
I found my church home by searching your site first, so it’s only fitting to have it added here now. Thank you!
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Hi Natalie- Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend your church. I’m so glad my site was helpful to you in finding a church home! Unfortunately, The Grove’s website has no statement of faith, and as stated above, I don’t list churches whose websites don’t have a statement of faith. If they ever add one in the future, please do comment again with a recommendation and I’ll be glad to take a look. Thanks again! :0)
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Hi Michelle! I enjoy reading your page very much and get great encouragement from your postings. I was excited to see that someone submitted our church and it is on the list…however there is a typo. In the Ohio list it is recorded as Grenwich The Ripley Church. It should be Greenwich. Could you make a correction here so that people can find us on the map? I thank you and look forward to more encouraging posts and the proper handling of scripture. It is refreshing. Bonnie
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Oh no! I’m so sorry! I have fixed it.
Thanks for your readership and your kind words. :0)
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We have been attending “Branson Bible Church” for over a year now. Our pastor “Jeff Griffis” does a very good job of preaching God’s word. He is an expository preacher. Website: bransonbible.com Address: 533 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
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https://www.timberlinebc.org/
A close friend of mine moved out to Washington state from Virginia and had been searching for a church. Her and her family recently found this one! It has sound doctrine though the music is more contemporary.
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Hi Kimberly- Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend Timberline. I’m so sorry, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to decline to list them at this time. Reasons include: a woman in the position of minister of music, which is a pastoral position; recommended authors include Jackie Hill Perry, and LifeWay Women.
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Soap Lake, WA
Redeeming Grace Church
https://www.redeeming-grace-church.org/
Roseburg, OR
Covenant Life Fellowship
https://clfroseburg.com/
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Hi Alysa- Thank you so much for your recommendations. I have added Redeeming Grace to the list. Unfortunately, I was unable to add CLF per my policy (above) on continuationist churches, as they are continuationist.
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Hi, I would like you to consider adding Olivet Baptist Church in Ocala Fl to your reader recommended churches. This is an expository preaching, elder lead church, reformed, 1689, church. Website is Olivetocala.com. We know Susan Heck (tell her I said Hi, if you see her) and do her studies as well as Martha Peace. We are very careful what we read and teach in our women’s studies and we check your list as well as Justin Peter’s for false teachers. However, mostly study from the bible. Thank you for considering our church. Melanie Davis, Olivet Ocala
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Added. Thanks! (Just FYI- Being a book nerd, I was excited to peruse the “Library” page of the website, and among the many wonderful resources y’all have, I noticed there was a Beth Moore book {Esther}, and several Max Lucado books. I thought somebody might want a heads up about that. :0)
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First off, thanks for including Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield.
Four churches that I can highly recommend all pastored by Master’s Seminary graduates (except Faith Bible Fellowship, but definitely TMS approved… I served there for a number of years) and all men/churches I’ve worked with personally.
Big Lake, Alaska
Faith Bible Fellowship
https://www.biglakefaithbible.org/
Mackinaw, Illinois
New Castle Bible Church
https://myncbc.org/
Larksville, Pennsylvania
High Point Baptist Church
https://highpointbaptist.church////
Elgin, Texas
Grace Community Baptist Church
https://gracechurchtx.org/
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Got ’em! Thanks! :0)
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Ambassador Bible Fellowship. Great doctrinally sound church and we have a great pastoral team. We love our church!
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Hi Marlee- Got a website for me?
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Another church for you. Located in Papillion (Omaha suburb), Nebraska. Grace Baptist Church
So very thankful for a church where the Word of God is preached faithfully, joyfully and unashamedly.
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Hi Melissa- Got a website for me? :0)
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Ha! I can’t believe I didn’t include it. Sorry about that!
https://www.gbcpapillion.org/
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Wow, Michelle Lesley! I can’t believe that you’d recommend that last church since they have an AWANA program. Maybe you should check out the following articles from Lighthouse Trails over the last few years about how they’re teaching children the
“contemplative teachings” that are not Biblical at all. https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?s=awana
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Lighthouse Trails considers Calvinism to be heresy, so they’re not a doctrinally sound source. My own children were in Awana years ago, and it was perfectly doctrinally sound at the time, but I will look into it and see if there’s a problem.
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Hi Michelle I would like to update the address for The Shepherd’s Church in Tewksbury Massachusetts
New address: 10 Jean Ave Chelmsford, MA 01824
Thank you!
Wanda Poudrette
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Got it. Thank you!
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I would like to present my church and the church we planted out of for consideration for your list of recommended churches.
https://redemptioncalgarynorth.ca/about/our_beliefs/
https://redemptioncalgarysouth.com/what-we-believe
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Hi Johanna- Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend your church. I regret I’m unable to add them to the list as the playlist for RCC North indicates that music from a number of heretical sources (including Audrey Assad {Catholic}, Phil Wickham {Bethel}, Kari Jobe, Hillsong, Kim Walker-Smith {Bethel}, Pentatonix {not a Christian group, promotes homosexuality}, Matt Maher {Catholic}, and possibly others since I’m not familiar with all of the artists) is used in worship. Perhaps this is some sort of innocent oversight or just a matter of the pastor not realizing it’s necessary to vet the source of the music a church uses. If, at some point in the future, all music is from doctrinally sound sources, I’d be delighted to add both churches to the list as this was the only error I encountered, and I actually found the statement of faith and doctrinal distinctives very strong and impressive. Thank you again.
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Thank you Michelle for your service. I am recommending Weatherford Presbyterian Church, Weatherford, Texas. http://www.weatherfordpca.org. It is a member congregation of the PCA and is Biblical, Reformed and Evangelical. The worship is solidly God-centered and includes much Bible verses and readings. I attend and a member of this congregation and can attest to its soundness.
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Atlanta, Georgia: The Church of the Apostles. https://apostles.org/
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Hi Iff- Thank you so much for the recommendation. I spent quite a while vetting Michael and the church, and while I don’t see any huge red flags with either of them (though there are some more minor issues), there’s something I can’t put my finger on that makes me spiritually uneasy about putting this church on the list. I’m going to decline to do so at this time, but will keep an eye on Michael and may change my mind in the future. Thanks again. :0)
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Hello Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to review this. I can not tell you how much I appreciate your blog and how much it has helped me with filtering out false theology. Women’s ministries always have one or the other.
I have been going to this church for a year and a half. I have been having some doubts myself mostly because they still play hillsong music etc. Would you mind listening to one or two of the sermons when you have a chance? I am very new at all this and I was saved only about 1.5 years ago.Thank you and God bless you!
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Hi Michelle, under churches your readers have recommended, The Shepherd’s Church in Massachusetts is now in the city of Chelmsford, not Tewksbury. They just moved to their own building in December!
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Fixed. Thank you! :0)
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