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We are originally from NYC and belonged to a mega chuch which we absolutely loved. You may have heard of it. Christian Cultural Center aka CCC. Anyway, since moving down to NC we have prayed that God would lead us to a church that teaches the bible, has a great childrens/teens ministry, and where my husband and I could connect with other christian brother's and sisters. Since coming down almost a year and 1/2 ago, we have been to several churches, but none where we felt compelled to join. If the word was good, the praise and worship was lacking, or there is no childrens ministry. We just have not connected yet.
If anyone knows of a church where the praise and worship is great, the teaching is amazing, and has a thriving children's ministry, please let me know.
The theology there is pretty traditional as far as I can tell. The pastor gives great sermons and the music is very well done.
However, if you're looking for a church that feels like home I don't think you'll find it there...it's so big the pastor probably doesn't know but a couple hundred of people who were there in the beginning (as we were). We moved on years ago, but I happened to listen to a sermon online and had a question about it, so I emailed the pastor. I received a "thank you for writing" form letter email from his secretary but no personal response ever.
The church we attend now has about 250 people and the pastor knows everyone, responds personally to emails, and will meet you for coffee to talk over personal problems, theological questions, or whatever you want to talk about. It's a nice change of pace.
I know this is probably a bit in the opposite direction but an amazing church is Richland Creek on Burlington Mill Rd. They have an awesome music ministry and awesome childrens program. You should really check that one out.
We attend Hope Community Church in Cary off of Buck Jones Rd and love it. I think Pastor Mike Lee makes the church and they have a wonderful area for kids in Kid City.
We are originally from NYC and belonged to a mega chuch which we absolutely loved. You may have heard of it. Christian Cultural Center aka CCC. Anyway, since moving down to NC we have prayed that God would lead us to a church that teaches the bible, has a great childrens/teens ministry, and where my husband and I could connect with other christian brother's and sisters. Since coming down almost a year and 1/2 ago, we have been to several churches, but none where we felt compelled to join. If the word was good, the praise and worship was lacking, or there is no childrens ministry. We just have not connected yet.
If anyone knows of a church where the praise and worship is great, the teaching is amazing, and has a thriving children's ministry, please let me know.
Check out Connections Church. It is non-denominational. It is big enough to have the great teaching, worship and kids programs you want without being so big that everyone is a stranger.
I'm not a church goer, so I can't speak from experience here. From the grapevine, I have some friends who really enjoy C3 Church in Clayton, but that might out of your range.
Just south of Raleigh is Mid-way Baptist, where I know several of the congregation. They seem very happy there.
It really depends on what you're looking for. There are plenty of old-fashioned Southern churches here, as well as more modern, celebratory type worship as well. It would be helpful too to narrow your geographic range a little more. How far are you willing to drive for services and church activities?
Another vote for Hope Community Church. Love Pastor Mike!
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