Antioch Baptist Church - Merced (CA)

Sherri Ramirez I of need of a small church came across this church and one Sunday I was praying for sister in crist and the pastors wife went too me I had my eyes closed but I had too open my eyes because pastors wife pinch my arm I ask pastor I want his wife too tell me why and sorry he said no theres always too sides too the story now they said in order for me too go back v I k z a

Shaina Lara Let me just say a few things about this church. First I came to this church in my teens and loved the music but I wasn’t deep in my walk and I left due to the woman and girls not wearing pants. Four years ago I tried to take my family but one of my daughters who has epilepsy covered her ears and screamed, we left and I’ve been taking my family to Yosemite church since then.I love pastor Jeff and his preaching but lately the music was hard to listen to. I was asked by my step mom to attend a Wednesday bible study, I went and remembered I’d been there before. The youth choir was singing and the moment I walked in their singing touched my soul. It was so beautiful, great beat and when it came time to listen to the word of god , I was soo sleepy , (enemy of course) but there was one sentence that got me and I’ve been going every Wednesday and Sunday since. (No more sleepiness) The people are so nice and welcoming all the people . There’s Sunday school for the kiddos and I’ve had the absolute blessings to watch four of my pre teen and teenage daughters receive the Holy Ghost. I my self many times have received the Holy Ghost. I never knew a relationship with god could be so personal and the preaching and the sermons just are so relatable every time. If it’s too much for you,well then your not ready to get Rid of the enemy living rent free in your life. Grateful and blessed

Kerri Jonas What a BLESSING this CHURCH and Congregation/Volunteers. Such a kind community of people. Food Box + has HELPED my family Tremendously though out the years. Wonderful morning service given by the Pastor. Thank You !!!

solohoh My visit there on 4/13/2025 was a soul nourishing experience

Torrey Moe Gateway Community Church is a special family of believers comprised of many of my friends and dear siblings in Christ. I can honestly encourage seekers and followers of Jesus to gather together her and call this family of believers THEIR VERY OWN family of believers. The local church is a gift God gives each of us, and its our opportunity to either accept this gift or reject it. As a pastor of a very small church in Merced, I deeply appreciate knowing where I can point people looking for a larger church family and context to worship our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Gateway is one of those families of believers I can encourage folks on toward seeking out and joining. Al and I have build some friendship as well as Mark and several others. Some of my closest friends including Charles P are also a part of this family. May there be more and more unity among believers in Merced as we TOGETHER follow the Lord Jesus Christ in His mission to rescue sinners from themselves and draw them into His eternal embrace in the true and life-changing story of Jesus death in our place!

Mireya Rodriguez Ive been living in Merced over 4 years now and this has been my church. My 2 older kids went to CCD here and the program was wonderful! My 2nd to youngest will be attending this year. The sound system is much better now and the restrooms are clean and large. Everyone in the congregation is friendly and they always have fun things for the kids on holidays like a Easter egg hunt sometimes a BBQ. I really enjoy the statues and the flowers around the church, they are so beautiful and make for beautiful pictures with your family when doing a communion or a special event. They do have a hall and a parish office. Very clean and inviting church. It does get packed on holidays. So I suggest coming a bit early if you want a seat. Today was the blessing of the children on Sunday 4/24/2022 it was so touching watching them all gather around the priest as he playfully sprinkled them with holy water. I wish my children were with me today for that. But I said a prayer for them. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen

Marcos F. Carrillo It is a place where they helped me, when I did not find a solution to my problems elsewhere.

Mateo Rodriguez Jr II Made my First Communion Here N my Confirmation. It will always be Home.

C Jones Great Bible based church; I love how everyone is loving and kind and welcoming. Pastor Joel and Co Pastor Tony really dig into the words of God. Another thing when it comes to communion they read from the scriptures and let the congregation know that everyone can’t take communion if you haven’t received Christ as your lord and savior And that’s so important. Because you must understand the significance of communion first. I was glad to see/hear that. I recommend this church to every unbeliever and believer. Oh and the children’s ministry is awesome. Bring your kids.