Reader Recommended Churches

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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   1. Hi Lori- Are you on Facebook?

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      1. 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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4. 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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   1. Thanks! It’s great to have another recommendation for GBF! :0)

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   2. COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
      330-938-6201
      18146 US RT 62
      Beloit, Ohio

      http://www.thecommunitybiblechurch.com

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      1. Thanks, Noah! That one’s actually already on the list. :0)

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5. 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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   1. Yes! I’m familiar with Dan. Great suggestion! :0)

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6. North Johnson City Baptist Church, 305 Ferndale Dr., Johnson City, TN

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   1. Thanks, Miyoshi! :0)

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7. 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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   1. Thanks, April!

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8. 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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   1. Thanks so much, Paula. I’ve added it to the list :0)

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9. 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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   1. Added! Thank you! :0)

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10. 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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    1. 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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       1. 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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11. 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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    1. Thanks, Joice! That’s just a hop, skip, and a jump from me in Baton Rouge! Added. :0)

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12. 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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    1. Thanks, Diane! Added.:0)

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13. I can recommend Bethany Baptist Church in Oregon near Portland. 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Judy. Is it this one? http://www.bbcbethany.org/index.html

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       1. Yes that is correct link for the BBC 🙂

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       2. Got it. Thanks! :0)

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14. 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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    1. Added. Thanks! :0)

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15. i highly recommend, Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks. Located at 150 E. Butler Ave., Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

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    1. Thanks! Added.

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16. 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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    1. 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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17. I would love to recommend our church in Madison, Ga.
    http://remembrancecc.org

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    1. Added. Thanks, Mollie! :0)

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18. I would like to suggest our church in Dover, Ohio. Reformed Fellowship Church. (Reformedfellowshipchurch.com)

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    1. Added! Thanks, Tiffany. :0)

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19. I would recommend Calvary Chapel of Manitowoc, Wi. Doctrinally sound. Something extremely hard to find these days.

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    1. Thanks so much! What’s their website?

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       1. https://ccmanitowoc.org/

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       2. 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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20. I’d like to recommend Calvary Chapel Houston in Friendswood, TX with Pastor Ron Hindt.
    http://Www.calvaryh.org

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    1. 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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       1. Can you expand on the doctrinal issues with Calvary Chapel? Do you have an article on this somewhere?

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       2. 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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       3. 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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       4. 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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21. 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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    1. Thanks, Carol! Added!

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22. I would like to recommend New Life Baptist Church in College Station, Texas. http://newlifecs.net/

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    1. Got it! Thanks, Caroline! :0)

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23. 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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    1. Added! Thank you, Katherine!

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24. 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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    1. 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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25. 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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    1. Got it! Thanks! :0)

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26. I would like to recommend LifePoint Church in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

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    1. Thanks, Christine. Can you give me the church’s website so I can check it out?

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27. 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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    1. 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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28. 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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    1. Added! Thanks, Heidi! :0)

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29. AUSTRALIA- SOUTH AUSTRALIA
    Modbury/Clovercrest- New Community Church. Expository preaching, reformed, small loving congregation
    http://newcommunitychurch.org.au

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    1. Got it! Thanks, Elizabeth! :0)

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30. 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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    1. 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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31. Sun Valley Church
    2002 E. Mead Ave.
    Yakima, WA 98903
    (509) 965-6800
    http://www.sunvalleychurch.net

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    1. Thanks, Emily! :0)

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32. Refuge church in riverside..we are Continuatioinsts..

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    1. Thanks for letting me know, Karen. :0)

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33. I am grateful to be able to recommend cornerstone Baptist church in topsham maine.

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    1. Thanks, Glo! Could you give me the church’s website so I can check it out? Thanks! :0)

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       1. Sorry. I missed your question. With pleasure I share the church website. https://www.thecornerstone.com/home/

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       2. Thanks, Glo. I’ve added Cornerstone. :0)

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34. Hi Michelle,

    I would like to add Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ.

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    1. Thanks, April! Can you give me the church’s website so I can check it out?

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       1. Sure! http://www.fbcchurch.org

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       2. Thanks April. I’ll check it out as soon as I get a chance. :0)

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       3. Sure! http://www.fbcchurch.org/

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       4. Hi Michelle,

          I was wondering if you had a chance to look up my church yet?

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       5. 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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35. 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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    1. Added! Thanks, Erica! :0)

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36. 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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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. Added! We needed more church recommendations for Wisconsin.

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37. 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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    1. 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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38. I would like to recommend my church located in Macon, GA. North Macon Presbyterian Church. Website: https://www.nmpc.net

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    1. Thanks, Kim! Added! :0)

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39. 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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    1. 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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40. 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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    1. Thanks, Linda. Added! :0)

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41. 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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    1. 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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42. 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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    1. 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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43. 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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    1. Got it! Thanks! :0)

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44. Calvary Baptist Church Helena, MT

    Calvaryhelena.com

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    1. Added! Thanks so much!

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45. 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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    1. Added. Thanks, Debbie! :0)

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46. Solid Rock Bible Church in Plymouth, MIchigan
    Solidrockplymouth.org

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    1. Added. Thanks! :0)

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47. 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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    1. Thank you, Jan. I’ve added all three. :0)

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48. 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
    (the form isn’t recognizing

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    1. Thanks so much, Aaron! Added.

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49. 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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    1. Added! Thanks, Julie!

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50. Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas is a non-denominational
    non-charismatic evangelical Protestant Church.
    http://www.harvestbiblechurch.net

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    1. Thanks, Michele. Added! :0)

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51. Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan.
    redeemer.ch

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    1. 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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52. 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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    1. 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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53. I would like to recommend Carver Baptist Church in Douglas, Ga.
    Website: http://carverbaptistchurch.net/home

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    1. Thanks! Added.

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54. I would like to recommend Bible Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA area.
    https://bbcpittsburgh.com

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    1. Added. Thanks, Char. :0)

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55. 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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    1. 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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56. Redeemer Community Church in Keithville, LA
    http://www.lifeatredeemer.org

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    1. Thanks for the recommendation, Emily! Added. (And hello from Baton Rouge! :0))

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57. 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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    1. I’ve been hearing a lot about this church lately. :0) Thanks for the recommendation, James. Added.

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58. I’d like to recommend Grace Bible Church in Rolla, MO
    https://www.gracebible-rolla.com/

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    1. Got it! Thanks, Brandi! :0)

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59. 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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    1. Added. Thanks, Sarah! :0)

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60. 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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    1. Thanks, Lisa! Added.

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61. 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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    1. Already on the list, but thanks for the recommendation! :0)

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62. 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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    1. 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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       1. I apologize. I thought I pinned the website at the end of my comment.
          https://cfcoflouisville.org/

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       2. No worries. Thanks so much! :0)

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63. 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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    1. 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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64. Hi, Michelle! I’d like to recommend our church, Richland Creek Community Church in Wake Forest, NC. Thanks!

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    1. Hi Kerensa- If you can provide the website address for me, I’ll be glad to check it out. :0)

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       1. 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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       2. 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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65. Emmanuel Baptist Church
    Nairobi, Kenya

    http://www.ebcNairobi.com

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    1. Wow, our first church in Africa for the list! Thanks, George. Added!

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66. 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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    1. Thanks, Patrick. Added to both this page and my biblical counseling resource.

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67. 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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    1. 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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68. 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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    1. Added. I’m so happy for the work God is doing in your life! :0)

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69. 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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    1. Thanks so much, Debbie! Added.

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70. 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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    1. Thanks, Michelle! Added.

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71. 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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    1. Always looking for more churches in Canada! Thanks Ann! Added both.

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72. 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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    1. 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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       1. Sorry. I thought I did. It’s ripleychurch.org.

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       2. Our website is http://www.ripleychurch.org

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       3. Added. Thank you! :0)

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73. 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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    1. 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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74. 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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    1. 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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75. 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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    1. Thanks, Katya! Added.

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76. 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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    1. Thanks Holly. Could you get me the church website so I can check it out?

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77. 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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    1. 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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78. 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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    1. Added, thank you. :0)

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79. 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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    1. Added! Thanks! :0)

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80. 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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    1. Added. Thank you! :0)

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81. 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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    1. 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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       1. 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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       2. 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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       3. 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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       4. You are welcome. It is my joy to serve you in Christ. :0)

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