J Carey I go to get fed. The Summit Point leadership puts together a nice buffet.
Starter/appetizer:
Music worship is different than I grew up with, but after a few weeks one knows some songs. Its contemporary. Theyre seemingly passionate. I dont feel like Im learning a new song every week, but sometimes.
Main course:
Senior pastor Tim Harkness is generally serving up meat and potatoes. Tim is very personable and speaks very relationally. He is knowledgeable, and I feel like he is bringing Gods word, not his own. Ive been to a lot of churches, and primarily go for the teaching. I feel like the gospel of Jesus Christ is presented well. Often I feel like I learned something, not just like I had an emotional experience or an encounter with God.
Dessert:
They wrap with a song and a concise summary/dismissal statement.
9/10 times I feel well-fed.
10/10 times Im glad I went.
Its a pretty big church, and staffed with imperfect people like the rest of us. But I think they do a very good job overall in their mission. The facility is comfortable. Logistics are good for its size. The service is not short or a ticket-puncher type.
It isnt the same as your old church, whatever that was, but I recommend giving Summit Point a few weeks trial, if youre looking for a new home. My family and I are glad we did.
5 /5
