Living Word Christian Church

Bob Bott _{on Google}

Aug 31st, 2023

Ive attended this church for decades. My one word review is this: HOME!
If you are looking for a good Bible believing church in the area there are options but I believe God has set my family and I here with specific intent.
As a 40+ year veteran of working in the criminal justice system, I continually search for truth. Pastor Clements speaks biblical truth and applies teachings that help me apply Bible truths to my life. My walk with Jesus has changed during the seasons of my life but I have always been able to maintain my focus on Him, not on circumstances, man, nor situations.
Praise God for Living Word Christian Church, the pastor/teacher that is Pastor Clements, and for ever lasting life through our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Hannah Ritter _{on Google}

Aug 26th, 2023

I attended this church for 10 years. My one word review is this: RUN!
If you are looking for a good Bible believing church in the area there are much better options even if you have a charismatic bent.
A reading of their statement of faith on the website is very telling. First of all, it is very disorganized with limited defining of terms. Most notably, except for tacking a line at the very end stating God is 3 in one, there is no defining "who is God?" This is where all good statements of faith begin, with God and his character.
Also, although many true statements are sprinkled throughout regarding salvation (a free gift, not of works) remarkably there is no definition of what sin is and why we would even need saving and what we need to be saved from. This whole disorganized and shallow approach to the doctrine of salvation matches my experience with this organization. After all the time spent there, it was not until after I left there that I ever recieved a full teaching of the gospel.
There are many problematic second tier doctrines taught at this church but for lack of space we will need to move on to the next biggest issue: a high control group and personality cult around the pastor. Due to faulty doctrine and a heavy emphasis on authority and submission the pastor is treated like a mini god. He controls every detail, needs constant praise and admiration, and is accountable to no one for his own sin and actions.
An umbrella doctrine of authority (ie Shinny Happy People fame) was definitely practiced and taught. This high control authority structure extends to marriage relationships and parent child relationships leaving a trail dysfunctional, codependent, abusive relationships in its wake.
If you have ever been in this group or one like it know this: there is more freedom and joy on the other side than you could ever dream! This is not the gospel and this is not the way the Bible designed the church to function or Christians to treat each other. If you leave you might just find yourself, healthy relationships, and most importantly a life changing encounter with the gospel.

Traci Leis _{on Google}

Apr 29th, 2023

I love this church! Pastor Clements teaches plainly showing how the Bible applies to everyday life. A very caring and welcoming group of people.

Josh McGrath _{on Google}

Mar 25th, 2023

This church has changed my life in the best way. The word of God is preached here and you can trust what is being taught as the truth! The people here are so welcoming and I have experienced the love and presence of Jesus here. If youre looking for a church come to LWCC!!