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This is the most welcoming church, and one of the most welcoming places I've ever been to. I normally wear shorts and a t-shirt, or workout pants and a football jersey to church. I always feel comfortable here.
You may not be a Christian, and you may not consider yourself the best of people. This place will be welcoming to you. It's a great place to link with the community and meet people. You can blend in alone in a large sunday service like I do sometimes, and worship God/hang out quietly. Or you can link up with family/friends/strangers, and raise your hands in the air like you just don't care concert style! Plenty of event choices from larger scale to small group meetings.
Counseling options include an immediate free general intake counseling session that will provide you with non-judgmental listening and feedback, and refer you to appropriate subsequent action such as counseling or materials.
At church services they often give out krispy kreme donuts and coffee for free! The church also includes one of the nicest cafe's in Surprise, great food/drink options at very reasonable prices.
The sermons are 25 to 30 minutes, and include plenty of entertaining stories and jokes. Pastor Lee's comedic timing is as good as Jay Leno or any other pro comedian I've seen. A very warm, friendly, charismatic guy that possibly cries a little too often during sermons (his heart is honest and definitely devoted to people), but also definitely has an underlying "tough" guy edge.
The music is modern, and blends between slow heartfelt ballads to just completely rocking. The performance is on a professional, star level. No joke. It's almost always like being at a very good concert.
This is a Bible based, non-denominational Christian church. Some conservative characters may find the church too liberal. I'm a fairly conservative person myself, and this church is liberal in areas that line up with God's word. I feel strongly it is not liberal where it shouldn't be. For example, inappropriate attire (such as wearing a bikini) would not be judged, but dealt with as in any other public realm legally.
If you want to dress up in a suit, sit down during songs, and not sing- then no problem. Highly conservatives are welcome too. But if you want to listen to pipe organ music, mumble hymns from 1842, and listen to 3 hour sermons then this church isn't for you (not that there's anything wrong with that).
I find the church to be very Biblical grounded in serving, loving one another, and adhering to God's word.
I hope to become more involved in the church, along with my family. If you're ever looking to visit or looking to get more involved, holler @ me and we'll go for it together.
The kids care is on another level. Grouped by age and a label. Such as 6 to 12 month crawlers, or 18 month to 24 month walkers. The care is so good, I won't even get into details. My favorite part is the large windows in each care area where I can watch, but the kids can't see me. So cool!
I've listened to around 50 of Pastor Lee's sermons live or on mp3 available at the website.
www.radiantchurch.com
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