Agape International Reviews

Agape was a gateway for me on my spiritual path. I stopped attending over 10 years ago. My main reason for not continuing I realized is I never felt "safe" there. My best way to describe Agape is "hootenanny". It's a big show. And people come for the show and to hook up (in every sense of the word). Men there are often on the prowl and it's couched in the guise of "spiritual" lest you must accept my extra long hug (yuk). Women often walk around in revealing clothes that aren't appropriate for anything with the word "spiritual" attached. There is a lot of ego floating around. It starts at the very top and trickles down. For all the years I attended it always felt "off". Then I realized it was my own inner guidance and sense of discernment that left me feeling that way. It felt inauthentic to me. Lots of talk about how you are beautiful and "life is good" blah blah blah. But there is no real grounding in how to achieve a good life. It's called a practice which Agape sadly does not promote. But if they did promote anything it would come with a big price tag (literally). And they have questionable people coming to speak and hawk their wares (psychics and shysters). Agape is like spiritual junk food - you go and it may feel good for the moment but it doesn't last. That's because it isn't rooted in anything except talk. But everyone is working out their own karma and on their own path. This may be fine for some, but not fulfilling for me.

Fantastic place for all faiths, creeds and colors. A place full of love. Best music ever!

I've only been twice and I don't normally write reviews, but I had to write about Agape. This place houses one of the most moving and powerful spiritual communities I've ever seen. I've literally cried at every single sermon. It speaks so deeply to myself as a student of spirituality and truth, and to find a space where people not only accept my ideas but preach them right back to me is one of the most welcoming feelings I've ever experienced. If you have any spiritual inclination and are reading this JUST GO! Dispel your doubts and give it a shot. I'm generally the OG skeptic but this place convinced me.

In the words of Shia LaBeouf: JUST. DO IT.

Pure love, joy and connection from the heart so meaningful and healing!

I attended Revelation 2016 at the LAX Marriott. The outpouring of Love is unreal. If you have not experienced this event, do so next year. It is life changing.

Best energy and best Rev. Michael with great messages and music!

Agape is a place for unconditiona love celebration and peace.

Always flowing always all around amazing and sn amazing leader. Who trickles down his wisdom unwavering conditional love.

I've been a member of Agape since 1996. Family friendly environment. It is about love.

Agape is a very special place. The music is world class, and Michael Beckwith is the real deal. I consider him a modern day mystic. He walks his talk and has a rigorous daily practice. I ve learned a lot attending Agape and have evolved into a better human being.

Such an amazing environment . To surround yourself with this loving energy it will lift you up and help you shine your light brighter . Please come and visit

I Agape has changed my life! Until now I have never felt the spirit and thought God did not love me! At 56 years young Rev. Beckwith and the Agape family has shown my wife and I different! Though I live in Illinois my heart is in California. Thank you Rev. Beckwith!

Love the spiritual energy of this fellowship, where God is glorified!

It was a pleasure to go to Agape and feel,see, experience true unconditional love it all it's form .

It's not a church!

It's a transdenominational spiritual center that actually teaches the truth of life existence and who we really are;

The music , vibes , and love there is incredible ;

What an inspiration Michael Beckwith and Rickie are true spiritual visionaries promoting the true message of realized and awakenings beings ....

If you are looking for a new place full of love to check out ; Agape is truly one of the thousands of spiritual centers around the world helping the global shift in human awareness.

Agape in Greek means Unconditional Love

Simply the best, Rev Michael Beckwith is a leader of leaders in the ancient wisdom new thought movement. It is an extraordinary congregation of loving compassionate people. Run don't walk to Agape.

I always feel lifted during and after having gone to Agape. I tend to vibe with the positive theology and teaching of Dr. Michael Beckwith. The thought provoking music usually lead by Ricky Beckwith fill the souk with meaningful lyrics.

Every one should go to Agape at least once. The blessing of first time visitors is so profound that it overwhelms the recipients with waves of LOVE unparalleled in the earth realm. Agape is a must visit for the spiritual seeker.

I've been a member at Agape since 1999 and still inspired to love, love, love everybody!

The best church I've ever been. The teachings are all about love, peace, your own spiritual growth while being a blessing to others. It's a special place that I pray I'll never take for granted. My perception and life has changed. The music is great! Rev. Michael Beckwith is truly amazing! It doesn't get any better than this!

I have learn a lot About the power we have within us

I went for the first time today. I truly believe I've found my spiritual home:)

This is gonna b long..Life changing, from self destructive to self love growth acceptance and success, even though some circumstances stayed tge same tge way I was to handle it, gave me peace I'd never known. Agape inspires love, activates truths motivates growth...thank u for opening this door to a new life, rather thank u for being exactly what I need at just the right moment ;))) thank u for ur service to God to us and to the mission to open shed and nurture our world. So much gratitude. Ps, the music is like a party Ricky bb and special guest choir and childrens chior usually brings me to tears. They also have so many adventurous affirming activities (local and international).

An inviting, dynamic community experience which ignites your Spirit, heart and mind. Nothing short of amazing when listening to Michael Bernard Beckwith's sermon and wisdom. The music is magical and I dare you to sit in your seat without moving or rocking - you can't! Inspired from the beginning meditation the to ending benediction. Thank you to the entire Agape congregation, staff and friends.

Michael Bernard Beckwith and his team of spiritual practitioners have built a wonderful and loving community. It s worth a visit in person or online via their livestreams.

Agape is for a big boys & big girls church no namby pamby teaching. No non-sense religiousness.
Come to agape to grow!

I will be honest, my background was conservative Christian Methodist And since attending Agape i have changed, in the expansion and growth of my body, mind and spirit. This spiritual community was here for me when a family member died and I would have had a real hard time if I did not see life with this type of awarness and to which, I am very grateful.
Since I moved from Texas I found so much fluff and unicorn thinking, but not here. I have found that Rev.Dr. Benard Beckwiths teachings are solid and powerful. No gerber baby food teachings here. High level learning and true practice living.

I have been married for 22 years, my work is as a child counselor, and my entire family has been attending this church for the past 4 years. I strongly recommend it if you are ready to grow.

Agape is life changing. It centers around compassion and lifts the spirit of all who attend. Not only is it motivational, it's also a place where you can let go, dance, sing, LAUGH and see the beauty in those around you. I finally found home.

To "A Google User". Your reading to deep into it. It's just that Michael needs to come back and put his foot down. With whatever is going on things are a little out of whack. Like the songs in worship beginning like a concert, introducing and soloing each band member and singer, Construction never finishing, and I can tell the leaders were uncomfortable as well as the dedicated members. It still can be great like it was four years ago when everybody wanted to go. Maybe they shouldn't "Go Live" and have more organization. The lady that just grabs the microphone and starts talking in the middle of everything sets the tone for the behavior. It's not really bad there but Michael adds gestalt to the whole service and it shows that he's needed.

Agape and Micheal Beckwith helped change my life. I am happier and more confident in my self and better connected to the good in the universe.

Very uplifting spiritual experience feeling the joy and love energy for one another.. filled my heart up

Saved my life and sanity after the death of a much loved one. Love the embracing inclusive acceptance of everyone at Agape and the beautiful music.

I find it interesting that the Greco-Christian word agape ( the highest form of love, charity) is used for this spiritual community, yet, on their altar are symbols of only eastern religions. They often take gospel music, and take out the name Jesus, and replace it with spirit or love. Why are they so afraid of the name of Jesus?

I've seen some clips of Rev. Michael on various talk shows, and ofcourse from The Secret, and always liked what I heard. I visited this "church" for the first time today , and it is very odd. There is a lot of mixture of various beliefs. In the lobby they have mostly eastern religion artifacts for sale, and other various literature. However Beckwith uses a lot of Christian references in his messages, but none are soundly based on any biblical scriptures. The people are very nice, but almost in a weird, cult like way. Everything that is spoken sounds really good, but there is no real basis for what they all collectively actually believe. It is actually very confusing, but it is a lot of motivational and feel good talk. It is definitely not a fit for me. A lot of entertainment, no real substance for true spiritual growth. Whether you're Buddhist, Christian, or Muslim they all have distinct beliefs and a basis for what they teach. It seems they mix a little of all of these religions together which for me made for a very odd and actually uncomfortable experience. It definitely feels like a cult.

Reconnecting with Agape during this pandemic has been a blessing for me. I attended Agape when I lived in Los Angeles, and it was a time of growth. I didn't realize how much I missed (or needed) to revisit. I am at a point in my practice, where I am just truly grateful for his perspective on a weekly basis.

The music is great, and the message is great, you come out feeling good!

What a wonderful congregation and such inspiring messages flow through Agape leaders and its guest pastors and lecturers. I always feel enriched and enlivened after I attend services at Agape. I love the diversity and warmth of the attendees and the staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

I've waited many years before posting this review.

I began attending Agape in the late 90s. By then, I was happily involved in Unity Church of Christianity as well as Ernest Holmes Science of Mind churches and teachings.

I'd started on the path to become a minister with Unity; when I moved to Los Angeles and started attending Agape (as well as a few similar-teaching churches) I considered becoming an Agape-ordained minister.

Overall, I've found the energy of the Agape staff, employees, representatives, volunteers, et al, elitist and at odds with each other.

Mostly I've enjoyed the music, meditation, dancing and good vibes. I've heard Jesus spoken of yet never understood why there were no Jesus visuals.

In 2006, at the end of a public service while people were hugging, Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith kissed me on the lips . At the time, this man didn't even know my name. We'd barely spoken to each other.

This was not appropriate. Yet neither was I scared to attend church. There had been other instances at all the churches I've attended, where men have been out of bounds--even in 2019.

But until then, no man--and certainly no Senior Minister--had ever touched me inappropriately.

Over the years, I'd witnessed many Agape volunteers showing hostile, aggressive behavior toward attendees - grabbing arms, fighting over seats - emotionally immature. Okay.

Then in 2007, Reverend Nirvana Gayle (now deceased) posed this question to me, "Where do you live?"

This was a week after the earlier incident. .

That's two big-time inappropriate back-to-back behaviors from two of the top Agape ministers.

I had an Agape Revelation

Seven or eight years later, I hear that Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith has been cheating on his wife Rickie Byars Beckwith for a number of years; this is the real reason why Tim Mcafee-Lewis was hired to be the Associate Director of the Agape Music Ministry and the Agape International Choir--so Rickie Byars Beckwith could travel with her "husband" Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith.

This revelation made a lot of sense and simultaneously, I felt sickened.

There have been many betrayals (of all kinds) within the Agape staff and practitioner community.

Sure, we're all human and it happens.

I'm happily no longer involved with Agape.

Rickie Byars Beckwith is divorcing Michael Bernard Beckwith (the divorce may even be final).

Transformational experience every time whether you live stream or go in person.

Very loving environment. The teachings are inspirational and life transforming.

This is a great place for those lost souls that do not have the strength of conviction to actually pick a religious faith and follow the teachings of that faith. Like most of these " spiritual centers " they cherry pick the aspects and teachings of different faiths that make people feel good ( never ever do anything that could be considered to : judge , blame , shame or criticisize ) call them their own and then convince the ignorant that they are new or original concepts and teachings. The good new is for these dithering folks is that they can remain flexible ( slippery ) and try to cover all the bases...this experience is like a low budget Oprah show...with all the buzz words...energy...vibration etc.

Everything I would want from a church. Love. Spirituality. Connection.

My spirit is filled every time I stand in the vibrational field of love at Agape. There s no other place on earth like this. Blessed to commune with every beautiful soul here and blessed to be nurtured by the great spiritual teacher Rev Beckwith who is so loving and kind. And who can forget the MUSIC! I love to lift my voice in praise with Rickie BB and the choir. Love the meditations and vibrational elevations. Blessed, blessed, blessed by Agape. I m only here for God.

Simply Amazing services ! A WELL TO DRAW & EXPERIENCE Depth .
KNOWLEDGE , GOOD NESS VERY POSSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS , MY LIFE HAS MOVED FOWARD IN A VERY POSITIVE DIRECTION , VERY MOTIVATIONAL AS WELL AS DYNAMIC SPEAKERS ,

Reverend Michael is a shining star and the words of wisdom I have heard him speak over the last twenty years ring through my head on a daily basis. He is the wisest, most compassionate man I have ever met.

If you're visiting the City of Angels and you're looking for the "must do" experiences, this is definitely one of the top things to do in LA. People travel from all over the world to feel the vibe and listen to Rev. Michael's transformational messages! This can be life changing so don't miss out!

This place is a complete hoax they bring you to their "stage" and "lift your spirits" then people play bongos and lastly while you walk out the door give you a hug THIS PLACE IS FOR HIPPIES AND GROUPIES ONLY!!!!! And I do not recommend a visit

Rev. Michael is always inspiring and the Agape choir is incredibile! When I attend live or watch online, I feel energized and motivated. The classes are excellent too. Thank you for Agape.

Prescriptions for "Feel Good" are filled here.
Some things in life are not to be missed. Everyone is welcome, come as you are, messages are delivered for all to understand.
A word of caution: YOUR SPIRIT WILL BE UPLIFTED, SO IF YOU NEED TO SNAP OUT OF IT, COME IN AND BE ENLIGHTENED.

It was my first time on Sunday. I brought my 25 year old niece with me. We really enjoyed it. The self talk was great. I was just disappointed Mr. Beckwith wasnt there. he was teaching somewhere. It felt a little odd. But it could have just been me. I didnt hear the name Jesus one time...So Maybe that was it I dont know. But overall. I was great! I will go back next week.

I have been a live streamer and tither for years. My life has evolved a new career in writing and my Blood Dilemma book on Amazon is getting 5 star reviews. I modeled 2 characters from Ricki and Michael and will forever be grateful for these teachings!

We listened on Youtube to a few of his spiritual talks yesterday and they are so dynamic and uplifting. I was blessed to meet him some years ago when he gave an inspiring talk at Unity North in Marietta Ga. Very joyful and inspiring to my soul and heart. Love all you do for us. Thank you form my heart.

An inspiring atmosphere to be in. Credit goes to Rev. Michael Beckwith for his sincere commitment & vision for a world that works for Every One. It is a privilege to visit whenever I m in Los Angeles. Friends in Colorado love to see him when he s in Denver. There are 3 services on Sunday, with live streaming. Also hear him on KPXK Santa Monica radio Fridays, 1-2 pm. An extraordinary experience.

Agape is a very welcoming sanctuary, they welcome anyone and everyone from different walks of life and religion. Highly reccomend to check it out! You will not be disappointed. Michael Bernard is a real OG

I felt a lot of love and warmth from the congregation and a good sense of reassurance from Reverend Beckwith's message. Music was uplifting and heavenly, and i left with a sense of purpose, the snacks, and foods from the food vendors that were outside was great, mind blowing ambience and homely atmosphere. I can't wait to go back to spiritually tune in and acquire the knowledge to materialize my vision.

I no you're not a Christian but check this out it's really me spiritually my name is Amy falletich it I'm using my friend's phone the whole time my name is Amy

Great spiritual centers ! Meditation before service too

Reverend Michael was the rainbow of sweet water rain skies today! I never connect when it s political or focused on what I should be doing.... he rocked my world today and I was catapulted to the golden nineties when he was the crackling fire of sweet excitement! He was that today. I can relate to being a woman who wants to manifest and how to get there there must be cultivation of light... I just don t relate when I leave feeling I m not doing enough or I m selfish to want to manifest. Today there was such beauty about embracing the light and accepting the harvest.

You are like a greeting card ... Open with love the one can feel the precedence of grace.

The best day ever experience happens every time! Magical...

This is a place to enrich your spiritual practice to reach a calm balance and release judgement and joyfully become more aware of how our God uses us for Divine purpose. My experience as a Christian believer has always been open to the many possibilities to renew my mind and the Holy Spirit gives me discernment with teachings that are in alignment with clean clear practical applications for peaceful living for myself and others.
Agape is unique experience when ever I visit and I am never disappointed in what I can apply to enrich my spiritual life.

This is a beautiful place where everyone is welcome and the message is basically to love each other and ourselves. I feel lifted and light every time I leave here.

Christian Cristiano

Agape means unconditional love and that vibration is the primary vision you will feel which is the core of any spiritual center! I love it here!

The Agape experience is one that is non-denominational. It is not a cult, people come and go as they please. No one is brainwashing anyone. Since it is inter-demoninational teachings of love are taken from many paths of spirituality. Agape means spiritual love-no one ever claimed this is a Christian church although Christ consciousness is frequently referred to in services; as Christ's message was one of Love. I can say this without reservation that these are loving accepting people promoting inner peace to manifest outer peace in ones life. Rev. Beckwith's sermons are an encouragement for each person to look within and grow spiritually. The nice thing about this organization is that the sermons are streamed live, and with Internet connectivity a person can watch from home. I love listening to Rev. Beckwith, Pastors Joyce Meyers, Joel Osteen because they all breath life into my spiritual growth. But Rev. Beckwith resonates more with my style overall since I want to embrace meditation as part of my life style more and this is something Agape encourages. If someone shows up at Agape once, doesn't care for it; how about taking responsibility for ones reaction, and just say It is not for me at this point in my spiritual development? Get honest with oneself, and let each individual have their path to God be valid unto itself.

It's a very good path to be on.
No matter your faith you are accepted as a Divine and perfect being.

My spiritual home. If you seek a spiritual center in Los Angeles come here. Meditation, service, choir, outreach, prayer, spiritual university classes, community. It's in Culver CIty. Come!

Agape has been transformative and a positive impact in my life and the one of my family. The community has embraced us in such a positive loving way. Coming from a Christian background, it has been wonderful to understand the meaning of Christ consciousness living as me, as we are all emanations of God. These principles are Availble to anyone willing to accept their own divinity and embrace the truth of their faith. This community leads with love kindness and compassion. I am grateful to have found this wonderful church.

I love this place and space because It's all about LOVE!

I look forward to my visits to LA just so I can have an excuse to go to services!

I especially appreciated the opportunity and space to meditate before the service. :) I felt loved.

Uplifting, inspiring, and positivity marinating in new age/ancient wisdom. Get your internal batteries recharged here. The vibe is through the roof!

Imagine a world where you see what God sees, every face, every race, every choice embraced and loved. If you are close go see it...feel it...love it.
I miss all of you. I get the message every week . I miss the view of love so I keep the view in my head. Much love to all

I love Agape. It is welcoming to all and Rev. Michael Beckwith brings the most fruitful, spirit-led lessons and teachings each week.

And So It Is... Awesome Church, Awesome People, Awesome Choir.

Agape is an amazing Place full of amazing people with amazing missions with spiritual mental physical appreciation for one another and every moment.

I was a a minister of Religious Science in the nineteen eighties at the Montebello Church of Religious Science. Today Sunday a fabulous day in July my son Vinny brought, my wife, himself, his girlfriend and my youngest daughter Desiree to the Agape Service. My God, my God, Minister Doctor Michael is such a Profound being of light. I had not attended Religious Science Services in many years probably a couple of decades. Dr. Beckwith took me back to my roots. I remembered when I was a practitioner, then a Minister for fifteen years. I am a Former Marine, a Vietnam veteran. Throughout the years after my service in Nam I have suffered from severe ptsd. All in all I would love everyone to know that I am so very blessed and honored go Agape. Doctor Beckwith is Spiritually a way shower for all of humanity. His message of gratitude, love, and light is what this world needs. The fabulous Dr. Beckwith is a world renowned traveler and Spiritual Light. I love the messenger of God, Reverend Beckwith. We all were so very blessed by Agape today. Peace and Love, Vincent E. Medina

A place to restore your soul, nourish your spirit, checkin with your heart. A magical place.