Evergreen Christian Community - Olympia (WA)

2 /5 Hugh Jaynous: I went for a few weeks over the Christmas season and enjoyed my time. But this year, it began to feel bizarre, almost cult like. During baptisms they made everyone getting baptized say the exact same phrase, ushering them out as if they were on a conveyor belt. The exact same phrase over and over and over. It felt forced and unlike other baptisms I’ve seen at other churches in the past. I came back again recently to try it one more time only find they removed their coffee bar service for stale drip coffee and have the nerve to aggressively ask you for money at the same time. Again feels like a cult. I don’t know how to put my finger on it- maybe a cult or just extremely out of touch with the community. Either way I can’t imagine myself coming back again after that

5 /5 Bill Samblis: The most inclusive and friendly environment Ive ever encountered.

1 /5 Shnarika Powell: As a black woman my first experience was horrible! I stood outside the church no one greeted me and to make matters worse the row where I sat was nearly empty. Will not revisit!

3 /5 Anna Haar: I’m military and I’ve moved place to place. I’m used to having to relocate until something clicks. This church was the first one we ever came to. And though I believe there can always be room for improvement in any area regardless of church or member in Christ etc. I really believe this is a nice church. This is the church I was able to have my first baptism at with my dad before he went on a 9 month long deployment. This is the church that taught me I’m no longer my sin. And the church I still attend to this day with my family. If I had to give a request, it would be for the sermons to be more impactful. I don’t need crazy lights and piano in the background. But truly convicting sermons that reflect repentance and the killing of sin. I look back at sermons and see a few jokes here and there (which I like) along with a story that ties into it but the message never clicked. There was never Something real, in a sense. It was kind of like a comedy show. (Not in a rude sense I’m sorry if it came off like that) But over all it’s an amazing church with friendly people. And I can’t wait to finally get grounded in a “home” church. Thank you for your time, God bless.

1 /5 Washington Reviewer: Pastor is too busy to tend to the church. It has been impossible to get a simple 5 minute meeting with him. Apparently he guards his schedule so as to not disturb his precious agenda. Luke seems to be on a rather high horse. As a pastor he should be humble and a servant of God, not see himself as an overly important CEO. Apparently he wants to turn evergreen into a mega church… this guy only seems to care about numbers and size and will grow the church regardless of who gets hurt in the process. This guy needs to have his pastoral credentials rescinded. His heart isn’t right, even if he makes it seem so on the pulpit.