In His Presence Church

This church makes Leap of Faith and the average Time Share hard sale look timid. Avoid. Their abuse is practically scripted from Walter Martin's Kingdom of The Cults. The pastors have FBI files on them. Can't state how I know that. The church is (shh) in bed with the mafia. Wall to wall deception. more

I went to the church as a first time visitor today.. I wanted to like it, I really did, but I just couldn't. And i've never written a negative review about a church, but felt i had to about this one Here's why: I didn't get a sense that the lead pastor was very humble and this is important to me in a church. He has a reserved parking space. They are friendly, but probably too friendly. I was practically accosted four times and welcomed excitedly. It was just TOO much. Someone practically met me at my car and then they gave me a brochure about the church, which then caused two more people to approach me. I quickly put that brochure away! Next up was entrance into the actual church. There were MANY seats open in the rear, but the ushers seemed intent on helping me choose a seat. I just wanted to say - geez leave me alone. Let me find a seat. Really I'm capable! AND there are SO many seats open. I did enjoy the music. Then a woman came out and asked the new people to raise their hands. I didn't dare raise my hand. I was afraid I'd be accosted by more people again. Then the pastor started preaching. Well I thought he was going to start anyway, but no, first up was a 'weigh in' like on the Biggest Loser. My mouth about hit the floor. I could not believe what I was seeing. WAY too over the top!!! It's great they are doing this, but it could have summed it up in a 3 minute video. This took about 15 minutes. They also asked for your donation at the beginning or the service. In fact, at this service, he asked for it twice - which he did say was unusual. Finally the pastor spoke. I was disappointed that they didn't give you any brochure to take notes. And the pastor must have said at least five times, that this was his best message yet. I just got the feeling he was very high on himself. He also had on what appeared to be a very expensive suit. Guess I'm used to my pastor who wears a nice shirt, jeans/khakis and sandals. I was also checking to see if they have bible home life groups or similar and I did not find this. I am a bible believing Christian and attend another church on a regular basis. I was checking this church out, but was gravely disappointed! I will not be back. Sorry. more

This place may fool you at first with their bright lights and modern facility but it would take long to see whats really going on. The Word is watered down and focused on getting you to believe that God lives in that building so all your time and money should go to it. Pastor and his wife are caught up into themselves and wanting to be the next superstar pastor. Go ask her how many assistance she has had in the last 5 years. They are good at pulling on your emotions to get you to do things and calling it the presence of God but dont be fooled. Its just another church ""business"" centered around making it possible for the pastor to drive a porsche and live in a multi million dollar home. Its quite disgusting that this is what churches are turning into. more