Church by the Glades Review

Blessed to be in the number! #NoPerfectPeopleAllowed

Today (Sunday, 8/27/17) was my first time attending CBG (the Sawgrass location).

The ministerial staff were very warm and friendly. I noticed the casual environment which is great especially if you're laid back, have children, or young adults that you'd like to attend church.

The Praise and Worship is very dynamic and contemporary. A guest pastor named Scott Thomas from Lakeland, Fl ministered an awesome message. I enjoyed the service. I will definitely go back and hope to bring a friend or two.

If you are ever bored at your church. Give these folks a try! They are unconventional with their approach but do rely on scripture for their sermons. I used to dread going to church and now I look forward to coming here weekly. Great place for kids too!

My experience has been watching it online but first chance I get I'm going to check it out in person. I love the Praise and Worship it's so alive though on some occasional services they put in some secular music that I don't care for. I like Pastor David because of the way he preaches not a bunch of screaming to get the point across. Watch live on Sat.nite and a few times on Sunday. Look it up I think you'll enjoy it.

Worst place to take your Kids, never let your kids alone at that church, on Wednesday it looks like they let kids alone and a 15 year old boy with a group of other boys bother my 11 year old daughter saying obscene words and one of him touch her shoulder they where saying bad word behind her to the point that they made her cry. This will not stay like that, everyone will know about this, THIS IS A CHURCH???
It shouldn't be a safe place?! What are you teaching the kids there! What kind of parents this kids have!!?
Unbelievable!!! THIS IS NOT WHAT GOD TEACHES!

a big whooping "I love" this place. I was once lost and now I'm found thanks to CBGlades. I never regret going to services, what I regret are days when I don't attend. One service a week (more is always better) is enough to recharge me. So much love and community there. You will never feel alone or out of place at CBGlades.

I have two teenage boys and they heard about this church from friends. We've loved it ever since. The music is modern and compelling. The pastor is engaging and the entire atmosphere is welcoming.

I thought I was going crazy when I heard them perform a hip hop song off the radio that had nothing to do with God. Not my kind of church. I go to be in God's presence to seek him and be in his word. If I wanted to listen to hip hop I would've stayed in my car with the radio on. Please keep the focus on God in all aspects especially when it comes to church.

I love this church. I've been attending since I moved to Florida 3 years ago. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

Great services, times, a lot of parking is available and the KidStuff area is awesome!! This is our second home. Camp for kids in the summer break is something that our kids look forward to every year and make so many beautiful memories. The energy in this place is great! Youth Group on Wednesday nights for Middle & High school students is AMAZING!!

Love my church family. They are so organized getting you in and out. Pastor David is so awesome and inspiring. The dance team is amazing!!

Great message, great church family, God is in this church. If you're looking for a church home, or are wanting to visit a church for the first time, come to CBG. Just one rule, No Perfect People Allowed.

church by the glades is an amazing church everything pastor says is just powerfull and leaves you feeling in good condition

Great down to earth people. Awesome sermons. Great children program

This Church has been my home for over 5 years. The worship is incredible and the messages are even better!

Very creative and friendly church. Lots of ways to plug in. You can grab a cup of coffee or tea for free or purchase snacks at the snack bar. They offer volunteer services and financial classes every couple of months and it's not old school. I never had to force myself to attend. It's very entertaining and the sermons they preach can be applied to modern life.

Even though I have reviewed over a hundred restaurants and stores I have held off on writing about the place closest to my heart for fear of not having the right words to show how much it means to me. The food places of South Florida might nourish my body but this church is the place that feeds my soul. Week after week I see cruelty and pain everywhere I look around me but this the place I come to see and feel the word of Jesus carried out. Kindness and inclusiveness is at the heart of everything everyone does here. This church lives Matthew 25:36, they feed the hungry and they minister to those who are sick and in prison. In addition to all of their good works the services are awesome. The music team always impresses me. Church by the Glades has some of the best singers I have ever heard. I have never failed to be moved while they are singing. I also always get something useful and applicable to my life from the service. Pastor David or whoever is preaching that day will hook into some pop culture moment and use it to preach a biblical message. The message will have practical implementation to your life. You will never fall asleep or be bored at this church.

To get the full experience you must serve or join a group. To me that is the point of church. You get biblical teaching and you use it to help serve others. Since I have joined the photography ministry I have meet so many great people who support each other both inside and outside of church. We meet at 7 pm every Monday night in the choir room, anyone who likes to take pictures is welcome to join. We have fun outings, for instance this Saturday morning to shoot the sun rise over Deerfield Beach. My daughter has joined the film team. Their has taught her so much. She is learning things about film and editing that are standards in the industry and will help her with pursuing her career. This is a creative church that values young people. The programs for kids such as Kidstuf, the Wave, and Camp United are top notch. Your children will love them and develop their own support networks. The people here really care about the youth that attend this church.

I could go on and on about my love for this church. They have the most dynamic guest speakers, they support women in ministry, they have life changing mission trips, they put on the best Halloween, Christmas, and Easter celebrations, it is full of creative and artistic people, and the pastors preach engaging sermons full of energy and biblical truth. And they do it at six different campuses every week. There are two prison ministries in Homestead, the main campus in Coral Springs, and campuses on Sample Road, Lake Worth, and down town Ft. Lauderdale. The church has the motto "No perfect people allowed". As Pastor David is fond of saying, God has used the some of the most messed up people to do some of the greatest things. I love how I continue to see and be a part of the great things done every week in God's name here.

This is now my home. If you're Christian you should come here and serve and learn to make some beautiful Christian friends here.

Amazing service! This church does things the way they should be done -- helping teach us how to be better Christians -- but teaches with a modern, fun, creative and relevant service so that everyone really enjoys going to church!

They keep you entertained and give you a good message.

This church changed my life. While attending initially during my high school and then on to my college years, I was amazed with much how multiple leaders here saw potential in me and gave me multiple opportunities to serve in various areas. But what got me hooked was actually the authenticity of the people (especially Pastor David Hughes).

These people have faith and really believe in what they preach; which is why I have been going since June 2009.

I love, love, love Church by the Glades and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a place to call your church home. Whatever your age or season life: you will grow, be challenged, and be loved.

Side note: "No Perfect People are Allowed". (You'll see what I mean when you get there) ;)

I'm genuinely grateful that I've been able to be a part of CBG for the past year. I and my family have experienced an unreal level of grace and kindness that met us in a time when we really needed it. Really glad that I get to call this place home.

Uplifting, Wonderful Church...You leave with a smile on your face and a warm feeling of Love in your heart.

This church changed my life!! So grateful to be a part of such a wonderful place. I am always encouraged every time I go.

Awesome service, great people very casual and uplifting.

I began to write this as I sat in the traffic getting out of the parking lot after a Sunday night service. I feel really bad. I went to visit because I wanted to familiarize myself with churches in the area that have a night service. Driving into the lot, one can guess that it is a megachurch. And unfortunately, megachurches are becoming well known for squeezing out the Holy Spirit by packing in bodies. Was this different? I wanted to see and hoped so. I have been seriously trying to find churches who are led by the Holy Spirit and strive to always lift up Christ. I wanted to see a church not focused on theatrics and themes, but to see them pause and wait to allow The Holy Spirit to fill the room. I wanted to see a church that instead of numerous announcements of vain events, I would see the leaders open up in prayer and then close with prayer at the altar for those who want it. Instead, the service I attended welcomed me with two leaders dressed in Harry Potter costumes. The stage and "sanctuary" seemed as if I were stepping into a small scale version of Universal Studios. After the announcements, a guy bursts onstage as if he was the main concert rock star singing an Imagine Dragons song. As quickly as the song ends, he is off stage and then begins the teaching. And from the teaching I am still confused. Was it wise to use Harry Potter to teach on friendship, haters, and family? Did I need to see large pics of Harry Potter and hear how great the books are and the author? Did her face need to pop up on the screen? Did I need to hear that "kids have discernment" so it's ok, but don't let them watch Deathly Hallows? Did I need to then see a clip from Deathly Hallows eventually played towards the end of the message with kids in seats all around me? I wondered if I missed a disclaimer or maybe the long justification at the beginning was supposed to make everything ok?

Whatever way I looked at it, I walked out of there missing Christ. I was yearning to see Him and truly worship Him with other Believers. Instead, I got another entertaining talk....and I've been to too many of those. If you feel you are part of the remnant truly seeking God and wanting to grow in depth with Him, this is not the place for you.

Amazing, creative church with an amazing message. No perfect people allowed. The worship is on another level and will get your heart pumping.

This review is strictly for the preschool and the director Leslie. My daughter has been in the Sample Riverside location since July 5th and has gotten bit 5 times. The teachers and director try to downplay it as a normal behavior but honestly she s the oldest in the 1 year old class so I personally feel she s being partially neglected. I requested her be transferred to the 2 year old class since she s 2 months away from being 2. I was given the run around and was told there s no room, then I was told there s 3 kids ahead of her, then I was told there s no physical way she can be moved until at least 3 weeks prior to her birthday. The director at the sample location asked me if I d like to set up a conference call with Leslie, the head director. After avoiding me and not calling me, I took it upon myself to call her. After 30 minutes of going back and forth saying there s nothing she can do, she ultimately says maybe I SHOULD teach my child to hit or bite back. This is absolutely asinine honestly. What director of a preschool would suggest that. My daughter wouldn t hurt a fly and the kids are taking advantage of that. She s gotten bruised, scratched and bitten even on her face and I ve given the benefit of the doubt time and time again especially since I attend the church but enough is enough. I would not recommend leaving your child in their care. Sincerely a very upset and hurt parent.

It is a beautiful place, but I really feel that the focus is more towards the show than God, I feel that God is not occupying the main place that he deserves, today I went and saw almost 70% of the service, about Harry Potter, I felt that it was more a tribute to him than to God. I love this church and I do not want to feel that it is moving away from the Holy Spirit, to give entrance to things that happen outside in the world and should not be so main, even people entered the temple with beer, today I did not feel comfortable.

This church has a kids area where kids can play and it also have starbucks.

Awesome music Awesome preachers Awesome church Period

Friendly, active, inspirational, refreshing gospel experience

I love my CBG family for what they do in South Florida and through the ministries that broadcast services to prisons, cable networks, and online communitys all over. Pastor David uses creative pop culture to make the bible understandable More

If you want to be entertained with secular music, lively costumes, light shows and hear motivational speeches, head on over. Otherwise run! Stay far away from this church of wolves. Touch up on the letters Jesus wrote to the 7 churches in Revelation. Church by the Glades is like the one Jesus said will get spit out! Incredible that there are places like this!!!

They should have counselors ready to take calls for prayer or just for some advice. I called here because I was going through personal stuff and I would have liked to take to a counselor or pastor or just someone who cared to listen .

I just want to thank you for your cooperation in going into the HCI that was something I prayed for before my return to Tennessee the state I was born and the girls say they are super impressed and may God bless and keep You all in all that you do Glory to Father of us all and for the Holy Spirit Whom directs each and every step we take together as we are all knitted together in Love as we worship in spirit and truth. Thank You Jesus for enduring the cross once for all...

Everyone is always welcomed and NO perfect persons allowed. Its fuel for the soul

Fantastic church. Pastor Dave and his staff are the best!

I don t feel the holy energy and I saw the performances of movies songs. The service is very short and the way the word is preached is also not so effective. Just my personal opinion.

Amazing worship experience and biblical truths conveyed in such an impacting way

Have been attending CBG for about 5 years and I can honestly say it is one of the best churches to be a part of. They do so much for their people and work continuously with the community. I am truly proud to be a part of a Church that does so much for their people and are truly about Jesus and his Word.

After church service there's a beautiful place to walk many people collect there and it's just nice to reflect on the service.

Great word ,music & creativity and felt like home!!

The praise and worship is awesome. Pastor David is a great teacher. Watching on line is almost as good as being there. I myself would love to make a trip from SC to Florida and visit live.

wow! after years this is the best church i ever been

My experience with CBG, as a visitor, is that the senior pastor David Hughes is an excellent expositor and Gospel preacher. The people of the church are warm and welcoming, the spirit is high energy and full of excitement, and the results are many, many souls coming to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Never found a better church than these one before. Pastors and leaders are great people, I found Jesus here thanks to a friend who invited me and my husband and after coming for the first time we never left! So many options to serve and give to your community, amazing bible studies and life groups. Love CBG

This church does allows not you to praise God in your moments. If you do you will be taken from your seat by one of the leader and you will be escorted through the door. It happen to me one month ago. I have not been back since this happen.

Best church I have ever been to. Mixes culture and scripture very well with popular music and movie themes. The motto of the church is " No Perfect People Allowed" which attracts a big, diverse group of people. The messages are all about two things: Jesus and His word.

This church has such a fantastic way to spread the word of God! The worship team was amazing the series Hooked is amazing and I will be back!

CBG reaches all people right where they are in all walks of life! This church is amazing! A must visit!!

Unique place, lot of positive energy and a team of very creative people. My family love the weekend services.

Extremely political, very Left wing church, with progressive liberal values.

Always engaging and the pastor does a great job of delivering the message.

The way that you feel upon entering the building says a lot about Church by the Glades! The positivity and the love you feel makes you feel validation in every possible way. The true life stories and how they connect it to the Bible versus makes you have a deeper understanding of the parables told! I love this church and what it stands for! Thank you Pastor David, Lisa and the entire staff at Church by the Glades!!!! Your stories move me!