The Net Fellowship - Corpus Christi (TX)

5 /5 Nikky Schroth: My husband and I had a hard time finding a church that we both love. One that unashamedly and boldly teaches truth and is filled with the Holy Spirit. The Net truly understands that God inhabits the praises of his people. Worship is always my favorite but in some places, it feels dead not at The Net. They welcomed us with open arms from day one, when we aren’t in church they check on us, they’re involved in the local community and have many options for fellowship. The Bible says, “you shall know them by their fruits”, The Net displays peace, love joy and kindness while teaching the word of God.

5 /5 Nicole Bailey: I have been attending The Net with my family for about 3 years now. Prior to deciding that The Net is the place we’d call home, we visited multiple other churches in Corpus Christi. We thoroughly enjoy the relevant, current approach to the Sunday messages the Pastor takes. We also have seen our children grow in the word through their Sunday school lessons, and they enjoy seeing the friends they have created within this community of believers. I grew up Baptist and then Non-Denominational-and for me this is a church that beautifully balances traditional worship with a modern flair, and relevant sermons that connect the past and the present- both of which appeal to all age ranges, evidenced by the diverse congregation. We always are happy to tell everyone we attend The Net and encourage fellow believers looking for a place of community where The Lord is present and at the center, to give it a shot.

3 /5 Odysseus Vale: This church has many committed individuals and a clear sense of direction. From my perspective, the core leadership holds strong influence, which brings consistency but may also limit how openly feedback is received from those outside that circle. My experience was mixed: There’s sincerity here, yet at times differing viewpoints seemed less welcome unless aligned with leadership. As Paul advised early churches to “test everything and hold fast to what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21), I encourage visitors to engage broadly and discern thoughtfully. There is real potential for growth in embracing a wider range of voices. For anyone considering this church, I recommend taking time to listen and form your own impressions.

5 /5 Jennie Lilly: Our family visited the Net because every other church was closed due to COVID. The Net was the only church open and our family desperately needed to be in church every Sunday. The Net has come along side our family as my mother passed away, then my father, then they supported me as my marriage fell apart and supported me as I became a single mom with three boys. Anytime I needed a shoulder to sob on or a friend to talk to someone was there. Now I am remarried to a wonderful amazing man of God, who I met at our singles group and our Pastor Glenn walked us through marriage counseling before he married us. Pastor Glenn always points us to our creator!! I’m so thankful that Google showed us which church was the only one open!!

5 /5 Tara Miles: My first visit to the Net Fellowship Church was a year and a month ago. Initially, I decided to go because I heard from a family friend the church had a strong young adult (18ish-30ish) community. She was right. A great majority of the young adults attend the church regularly while holding onto their convictions. I felt very welcomed when I first joined, and I still feel welcome. On Thursday nights, Pastor Glenn himself (Rarely another adult) gives the sermon to the young adults. Every year in January, he hikes/camps with the young adults at Big Bend. Even in May, he hosted a hiking/camping trip to the Davis Mountains. I attended both events and it was a lot of fun. I am not aware of another Pastor who spends as much energy as he does on the younger generation. About two months into my time here, I was able to schedule a one-on-one with Pastor Glenn (at a local coffee shop) to speak about where I was in my relationship with Christ. This shows how much he cares. Every summer, Pastor Glenn hosts a summer intensive where he has young adults take a deep dive into the scripture. This also involves reading various books and articles. I am currently about halfway through this program at the moment, and I can say that this is time well spent. I am learning a lot. This is not the type of church where I have ever felt a lack of community. There are regular events scheduled such as group meetings/hang outs for young adults, singles (30+), married couples, womens, mens, etc. There are also Wednesday bible studies that are scheduled at certain times throughout the year. They also have potlucks every once in a while. I will also say that this church can have a very competitive spirit. For the past three years, we have been the winners of the Golden Diaper Award. This is a competition where various churches will compete to see who can donate the most diapers to the Pregnancy Center. This competition lasts for about a month and ends on Fathers Day (I believe). Well, we havent technically been handed the award yet for this year, but I highly doubt another church has more than us (about 63,000)!!! For reference, last year we donated about 30K. Overall, I highly recommend this church if you are looking for a Christ-Centered community where you can grow roots and flourish.