I love Phoenix First! From the first service I attended I felt welcomed. I attended for about a month before I got involved. If you plug in to a group or begin helping, you will feel better connected in such a large church. My kids love it too! I have 4 that got involved in the Wednesday night programs. They are such a blessing. For a while, I sat in the same section and got to know some people that way. Once I was comfortable, I moved around a bit and met others. I became a Missionette sponsor many years ago. Met some really great volunteers and parents that way too. If you want a home church with many ministry outreaches, this is the place for you. They have over 200 ministries!
Now, about the negative comments, AG is biblically based. Pastor Barnett preaches straight from the Bible. He is not a wealthy preacher with a mansion and lots of cars and a plane. He is not a 'name it and claim it' preacher. He does not preach to tickle your ears and make you feel good. I began Phx 1st when Pastor Tommy was preaching and Pastor Luke was just starting out in LA. I remember Pastor Leo and is purple suit (may he rest in peace). All of the pastors are fantastic.
I do not know of anytime a child would be denied water in the summer in Phx. Please. She wrote her review in Nov.
Personally, I read the reviews. Positive and negative unless there are too many. I want to know something or someone before I go or do.
If you have made it through my whole review, thank you. Bottom line, you will love the move of the spirit at Phx 1st and you will love the church too. God bless!