You take the good with the bad
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Westminster Chapel is lovely, non-denominational church with a huge congregation and a lot to offer the community. http://www.westminster.org/
Pastor Gary Gulbranson is a dynamic speaker, and his sermons are always given in a Bible study fashion with a "study guide" (for lack of better word) for the congregation to fill in and take home with them. His series on the End Times a couple of years ago was especially compelling.
The children's program is well-staffed and well-organized. The church has phenomenal Christmas programs and concerts. I understand the women's ministry is wonderful as well, although I had no direct experience with it.
All this being said, there were a few drawbacks to Westminster for me. First of all, it was TOO big. It's easy to get lost in the shuffle, especially on Sundays. Second, I found it a bit too fundamental, and that's what led me to continue my search for a church...