Flatirons Community Church Review

The slickly logo covered pod people of Flatiorns are an odd and diverse bunch. I have lived in Arvada for last 18 years. Colorado is so booming with people and so unprepared for the growth. I first visited Flatiorns Community Church in 2009. They do not knock on doors, pay to advertise and I believe are shocked at their size and growth. They have been open hearts and open books (by books I mean $ in accounting and pages of the Bible). I have seen and heard what they teach and do. I am not a Lafayette community resident who has watched my home town explode with negative things impacting my life, like traffic and strangers. I am a 4th generation Coloradan, raised a military dependent, and exposed to life all over the world. My home of Arvada (since 1998) is crowded and expensive and full of new people. What I have learned from the teaching and programs (available for no admission charge) at Flatirons Community Church, from a variety of teachers, pastors and volunteers, is life changing for the good. Difficult and painful the path has been. I Love Colorado and have learned much about who God says he is. The humility and honesty of the pastors on stage impresses me. The punchline for me is if I want to place what is of Ultimate importance to me (better knowing my creator and how to better leverage my time, treasure and talent, to serve) then I need to leave Colorado and attending services and programs at FCC.

Amazing come to hear the Word from Jim and Scott they hit the nail on the head every time.

A great church! More oriented to younger crowds with louder and sometimes secular music

Thank you Flatirons for making the word of God easy to understand and for focusing on the positive.

Great message from each service, delivered in a non-traditional atmosphere that is welcoming and energetic.

I have been going to Flatirons church off and on for the last 8+ years. My husband and I recently started going every weekend. My faith has been growing and I get so much out of each service from pastor Jim, Ben, and Scott. (I miss Scott)
I absolutely love the worship teams at Flatirons. It's funny because a year ago I would come in late to church because I wanted to miss the singing part. Now I don't want to miss it! So thank you to all of those that lead us in singing.
Thank you to pastor Jim and Ben! I always appreciate your messages and how God is using you as a tool to speak to us. Every Sunday I feel like the message was written for my ears. Thank you both for always being so open and honest with us. Pastor Ben, you had me crying a couple weeks ago when you were talking about your own faith and struggles. I cried because I have never heard two pastors be so open and raw about their walk with God. Keep up all your hard work, you are reaching so many people with your teachings.

Nice, not judgy community. Coffee available before service. Laid back, come as you are kind of place.
People here will tell you they haven't got it all together, but they are trying.

Christian experience, this is where solice and peace are alive and well through Him.

Great atmosphere, fantastic music, and the only church I actually feel comfortable in.

Really excellent production quality. In terms of modern music, coupled with high-budget lighting, atmosphere, and facility, it's one of the best anywhere in the world, no exaggeration. For a casual attendee, it's a very welcoming place that accepts you as you are. Once you take the next step, though, and try to volunteer on a team or connect with a group, it becomes apparent that there are hidden expectations that can lead to conflicts. As a parent of four kids, two of whom are LGBTQ+, this is not an accepting (let alone affirming) church. They're good at giving the right first impression, but once you dig below the surface, a lot of old-school, American-evangelical ideology is still at the foundation of what this church is about. A few high-dollar donors have a lot of influence here. Staff turnover is high, and while I never worked here, I befriended several people who worked there. When the church decides they are done with you, you're immediately dismissed and ghosted by all your former coworkers. No one will ever even say your name for fear of being next on the chopping block. It's not a bad church, really. It's just that, for all its good points, it's ultimately a massive, religious corporate engine, and can operate with all the ruthlessness of its non-religious counterparts.

LOVE THIS CHURCH! Was going to hell, until I learned about Jesus here.

I am from South Africa, and I absolutely love Flatirons. I watch online every Sunday.
Jim and Ben are great teachers, I ALWAYS leave feeling hopeful, inspired, grateful, and loved. I have not skipped a sermon, for it is food for my soul. Oh and the music is so good it always gives me goosebumps.

Come and see. Great community. Teachers that speak Grace AND Truth.

OMG!!! Pastor Jim is such an incredible speaker, talks from his heart. I have to that say that EVERYONE on the staff is GREAT and you can absolutely feel their love!

What an amazing place to worship our father! The fellowship,and the worship team was hype! Can't wait to come back!

I am over 60, born, raised and an active Catholic up until an unfortunate appointment of a selfish priest to my parish 2 years ago. We were invited to attend a service at Flatirons and could not believe the feeling of fulfillment when we left. Tried it the next week and loved it even more, needless we have been attending every week since. Jim and Scott bring today's life and its temptations to the microphone and help us to apply the Bible's teachings to them. No pressure ever, every single person sitting in that auditorium has 'something' that they are struggling with and the talk, music and friendship finds it's way into you to make you feel not so alone---"Me Too! The parking is such a small headache to overcome, please don't give up because you can't find a place to park, it is REALLY that good and so worth the effort to arrive a little early. But even if you come late, come in, sit down in the gathering area and listen, it is always on the big screen and you can always leave when ever, no questions asked!! God Bless Jim and Scott and their ministry! Thank you Flatirons for picking me up!

My husband and I go to their service every weekend, we love Flatirons Church

Great messages and Jim's a great pastor. Christ centered, relevant, and thought provoking --all by the grace of Jesus.

We just started going here about 6 weeks ago but loving it. With 3 small children, this is such an amazing place for all of us. Excited for the future and to see what friends and family will come and celebrate the Lord with us.

I would go to this place everyday if I could. This is now the real reason I cant wait for the weekend!

I love this place! It is my go-to place to worship and listen to the amazing band!

Amazing experience every time. Feel so at home here. No judgement, all love. Praise God for places like this.

Amazing!! I love the Sermons music is great and leaders are extremely kind.

Great preaching, supreme worship, and wonderful greeters and volunteers. They also bless you with a hot beverage and a sweet treat before and /or after service. If you don't already own a Bible you can grab one in the back. While you're there, if you feel moved, partake in communion.

My husband, our four teenagers & I have attended Flatirons for 3 years. We originally tried Flatirons because it was cool & we thought our kids could relate. And, yes, the kids love it. But my husband & I have been incredible blessed too! He was raised Church of Christ & was accustomed to taking communion every Sunday. So he felt right at home. The music is phenomenal. The messages are great. I have attended Flatirons women's retreats & have come home blessed and inspired. I find the people are open and authentic. Our family is grateful to have found such an amazing church.

I truely enjoyed my first visit ... I am a T-girl and was welcomed with open arms ... It is hard to find such a nice place to wurship god as I am ... Music is a bit loud for my taste, the ear plugs do help ... LOL ...

Love this church you can hear what they're saying and see it

Beyond excellent, completely 'real', and totally relevant! Unlike any other church I have been to and that's a GOOD thing! Welcoming to all, excellent in Biblical interpretation and modern day application as well as explaining in detail. Loving, inviting, friendly, Godly. Very well done! Thank u!!!

I have been all over the country, to many churches and there is not a better "Me Too" family that I have been apart of.

My experience here is amazing. It is uplifting and so encouraging. I go every weekend, and every single service is so very helpful to every day life. On top of that, every day they offer free coffee, bagels (on Sunday), and cookies (on Saturday). There is Wendy's and Taco Bell right next to the church. So even if you don't want to go necessarily for church, the food will definitely make you listen. The preachers are amazing and so relatable. Even though I'm not actual friends with them, just listening to them a couple times will make you feel like you knew them your whole life. This church is not judging. We literally wear whatever we want. We even have a wall full of tattoos. We celebrate are differences, and take in the broken. We will take in the broken, the drunk, the addicted, the teen parents, the atheists, the homosexuals, the transgenders, and pretty much EVERYONE, when no one else will. We welcome them into our family, when others reject you. They're ministry is growing, and sometimes people joke about Flatirons taking over the world. Our pastor, Jim, always replies, "I don't want Flatirons to spread, I want the name of Jesus to." My life revolves around Jesus. And this church helps me stay grounded in Him. I would rate this 100 Stars if I could! It is recommended to anyone and everyone!

when i think of flatirons, i think of koinonia. fellowship. family. a church welcoming everyone with open arms, an outpouring of love, all founded on a wellspring of truth. i started going to flatirons almost a decade ago, and although it has grown exponentially since then, at its core, it has not changed. i feel just as welcome now amidst thousands of people as before when they met in the much smaller, old location across the street. jim and scott continue to tackle tough subjects while staying true to scripture when it comes to the fundamental things, rather than giving in to today's culture of tolerance. and all the while, they emphasize and re-emphasize love and grace. loving and embracing those who are different from us, those who have a messed up past or a messed up present. because "me too"-- we are all sinners, all in the same boat, and we all fall short of the glory of God. but in all of us coming together as broken people, community happens, and as we all join in to do life together, there is beauty from ashes. some would say that flatirons is too watered down, or only for baby christians. that their messages are too basic and that they just keep repeating the same concepts and teachings over and over. but i think that these fundamentals are the building blocks and i would much rather attend a church who gets the foundation right and teaches us how to apply these basics to life day in and day out than a church that gives detailed seminary-level lectures every sunday but isn't necessarily as genuine, united, or hospitable. furthermore, for those who want to dive more into their understanding of the faith, flatirons provides the opportunity to delve deeper though local small groups and various events and retreats throughout the year. flatirons is the type of church that i love to bring friends to. it fully embodies the idea that a life in Christ is a richer life, not a life about being a slave to rules or a life where you have to miss out, be boring, or never have fun. flatirons knows how to be loud in celebrating the good news and floods the community as salt and light, making lasting, positive impacts in the 303 and to the corners of the world, ultimately making people wonder what that spark is-- what this life in Christ is all about. even though i haven't lived in colorado for years now, i still attend flatirons whenever i'm back to visit, and can still feel connected through their video messages online. and every time i spot an orange and white sticker on the back of someone's car or a 'me too' shirt, i smile. because God is on the move and He is doing great things.

this is the best church with an awesome message for everyone
and the music is amazing We like to come early so we don't miss a thing

What a great event for our daughter. The evening was magical for her. The organaization from the time we entered the line of cars until we picked her up at the end of the evening was phenomenal. Thanks to a great group of people.

Although a good church for beginner believers. It is too big for you to be notice. I went several times and never once was asked if I was new or if I needed information about how to get to places. I know it is hard for the staff but still. Worship felt more like a concert rather than a worship service.

Got hear early and plenty of parking love this place

Sermons are from the bible, with applications for today. Feels like a small church.
Absolutely love the church, people and messages.

Best church I've ever been too! I love it soooo much and Jim is just amazing.

My family and I visited Flatirons last fall (2014) and loved it. Since then, we have continued to listen to/watch services on YouTube. So much daily living, real-life advice and encouragement to be gained. We are hoping to go back when we get in the area again.

EMERGING CHURCH. They played Pink Floyd as a worship song last weekend. Absurd and shameful. People go there hungry for Christ and get lucifer's music?! CAN'T SERVE BOTH GODS, NOW CAN WE? They get continuous complaints about this which they admit on YouTube, yet still defend their satanic music. There is an undeniable, foundational problem when someone is willing to fight for satan's worldly music. God does not want us to conform to the world, but come out from it and walk as children of the light.
You don't have to be a bible expert to know this is morally wrong. God was very clear on how we are supposed to behave and be separate. Any megachurch that actively teaches any different is in disobedience and not truly centered on Christ or saving. These are black and white areas. There is no room for grey. God is clear on that and I would encourage anyone that is currently going here or thinking about it to research the word of God themselves before blindly following along with any questionable behavior.
They say they have an open book policy on their extrodinary finances, except for pastor's salaries. Why? We know how much the President of the United States makes. What's with all the secrecy? They are knowingly leading people astray with secular music, and the defense is "to bring more people into the church." I think they mean to make more money?
They are fully aware that they cause problems in their community and still do not make an effort to help or take responsibility. What kind of "christian" institution does that?

Jim and Scott are great teachers. Music and atmosphere is awesome. I wish it was closer though. It's a long drive from Dallas, TX to Lafayette, CO... :(

Just an awesome Church and community. The people of this church understand what it means to emulate the love of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome and the child care is awesome.

Best church we've ever attended! Love all our pastors.....love our church!

Good place. I think you feel very welcomed here. I liked the place and the experiences you get here.

Most amazing place, it is a breath of fresh air to go there and listen to Jim. I would not trade this church for any other, my husband and I drive there every Sunday regardless of how far it is. Thank you for welcoming everyone with open arms Jim :)

Positive, uplifting - I've learned that I am a treasure to my Father, my Savior. I have been saved by Grace through Faith.

Connecting worship, amazing music, phenomenal teaching by Jim and Scott. Their kids ministry is above all others, including Wii, zip line, and the Lego room. Anthony heads up Circle of Friends, which is the perfect safe environment for our daughter with special needs. I can't imagine a better fit for our family.

Love this place. There services are amazing. I get here almost an hour early and it is always worth it

I am from Iowa, but absolutely love coming here when we visit our daughter and family

Flatirons is a great place to learn about a real life with Jesus. My life has been changed by attending Flatirons and allowing Jesus to use those golden nuggets of wisdom we get hear weekly, to mold me into the woman He meant me to be. I applaud the courage, strength & wisdom of Flatirons Staff!

I came here when they first opened and it seems like nothing but a money pool now, music is great sure, but wrong considering church is not for making money but should be for worshiping the lord. Def. won't ever return. A disgrace for my daughters first time in.

I'm very sorry to read the impressions that Amber is observing in her review of Flatirons. My impressions and experiences have been almost completely the opposite. Amber, have you considered having a direct conversation with some of the church elders to review your points and concerns?

I offer this because I have never heard of the Flatirons leadership rejecting an opportunity to discuss differences. Perhaps there are some misunderstandings that can be discussed and resolved...after all, that's what all of us are called to try to do with our brothers and sisters in Christ prior to shaking the dust off our shoes, true?

Peace,

Bill

Awesome service! Thanks from an out of towner. "Family isn't easy" love yall. I sang so loud. Shed a tear or 2

I love Flatirons I always feel like the message is directly for me and what I needed to hear
I've moved out of Colorado but I can still enjoy church on live stream!!

Flatirons has been my church for over 10 years. It s changed my life by bringing me closer to Jesus. So many great people and the outreach programs Flatirons has helps people all over the world.

Great church and great messages . Especially relate-able to the 20'S age group.

Open baptism open communion great environment live the fireplace.

Introduced to Flatirons in 2012. Call it my home church.

Last night (Saturday 6pm) was our first time. The kid ministry is decked out and inviting. The service last about 70 minutes (which is perfect).

Based on their actions, a fair amount of this church s congregation will definitely not be going the heaven.

The church I had looked for for years...has now been my home for several years. Love <3

I love this church so much. So relatable, and you dont have to worry about the way you dress, you can just be yourself. Great examples on how to live your life better and be a better person like Jesus! Check it out. They also have such beautiful modern music, really amazing environment!

We have been going on and off for 15 years. Havent found a Church that fits us better. Love it here.

What an amazing service and great place to visit for church.

Come and listen to great teachers. Come as you are.

If you are looking for a "traditional" church, this isn't it. If you are looking for a church that preaches GOD's word, you found it. The messages are clear and concise, and directly from scripture. The detail that it is explained in leaves no doubt that this is the message that Christ and his followers were trying to convey to us. It is a place of love and acceptance, not of condemnation and judgement. But it is not a place that gives license to take advantage of grace by condoning sinning. The music is loud, but beautiful and professional. Many folks don't care for the music that much, but they can't stand to miss the messages so they accept it. So the music is a draw from some of the folks, but the message is the hook for almost EVERYBODY. I knew the first time I went (even though not crazy about the music at the time) that this was the place to be if I wanted to learn about God and grow as a Christian. It has become an even more amazing place as the years go by. Their involvement in the community and hurting people's lives is validation that they don't just say the words, they live the truth they preach. I saw an update that indicated that not all Flatirons folks are perfect in every way. That would be correct. I don't know anybody that is except Jesus. The only pure, clean and perfect people are in the presence of our Lord. They don't live here on THIS earth. But we do the best we can to try to reflect the image of Christ to those around us, through our imperfect selves. I love this church. If you tried it, you probably would too if you are looking for truth, God and Jesus.

Bible based. Straight talk. Love of Jesus is authentic.

Amazing! Love it beyond words! The music is great, the messages are great and the pastors are great! I have nothing negative to say about this church. I've never loved a church more! It feels as if you're in the presence of God when you're there! I don't miss a weekly service unless I'm out of town. There is no other place I would rather be! I highly recommend Flatirons Community Church if you're searching for a new church and a place to meet and know Jesus!!! Thank you, Flatirons!!

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I am so grateful for the sermon on 6-29, the nailing of what holds us back
, our sins, and the fact that we hold ourselves accountable and not letting
go; keeps us a slave, and keeps us from being fully with God. The act of
facing it, nailing onto the cross was amazing ! It has permeated into my
life today! I am forever changed , in Gods name, Amen.

The spirit is present here and moving throughout us sinners by the minute...

This church truly fallows Jesus. U dont have to be perfect or even close, u dont have to clean up. Come as u are philosophy. Truth with out grace hurts, this place is full of grace an mercy. Thank u God for leading me here.

This is the " me too" church. I agree that the parking is very crowded and crazy..That is why I volunteer in that ministry. When Jesus walked the earth, the crowds were so big that one short guy had to climb a tree to see him. I recommend getting there 15 to 20 minutes early and enjoy some coffee in the lobby. There are free Bibles by the doors..Feel free to take one home and read it. If the music is too loud, grab some free ear plugs. I love the loud music since I love to sing praise songs but I don't sing well so I don't offend anyone's ears around me. Yes, many people are struggling with sin...Me too! What better place to learn about the love of Jesus and work through your stuff. I have personally seen spiritual growth in my life as well as many others I have invited to come and see...I have made some close friends which will require you to get involved with ministry. There is always a need for volunteers in Kid's ministry;Hospitality;Parking; just to name a few. You won't find things that have crept into Christianity over the centuries that really don't matter but make no mistake that the Bible is taught here. No apologies for the truth but always with grace. No one here is going to try to " convert" you. That is the job of the Holy Spirit...Way above our pay grade!

ALWAYS LOVE COMING HERE TO WORSHIP OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!!!!

Love, love love this church. The message is always clear. It's a big place, but really doesn't feel that way once you're inside.

very shallow, very light weight christianity. loud music, fancy videos. Its all "we love everyone" yada yada. no mention of anything negative , no mention of hell or judgement. jesus is our homeboy , right? not really. matthew 10:34 ""Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."