Gospel Defenders Church - Merced (CA)

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.

Juan Mercado L It is a spiritually relaxing place for all people of faith. because it doesnt matter what path you follow, as long as you follow the good, we all want to get to heaven

Denise Gwennap Wow, what a powerful message we received when we visited. The church served us breakfast, loved on us and sent us out with our cups overflowing!

christ dcruz Preaching the truth from the Word of God has changed my life. If you are looking for a life changing experience, Triumphant Believers Center is the place to be. Glory to God

julian Estrada Church of the living God

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!

Josue Esparza Blessed

Anna Dube What a beautiful church. I felt the love and welcome there. The singing was so beautiful I really felt as though true Angels were singing. I would like to go again.

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