Bayside Church

I am tired of this church worship music being too loud.

Attended their Christmas program — bright flashing, blinding lights and the music was consistently hitting **108 dB** at my seat near the middle of the auditorium. If you make it through the music, the sermon was main line, evangelical. Took offering that supports 3 of their outreach missions.

I started going to this church when it just started and was meeting in a high school. They have grown tremendously and to the credit of Ray, his staff and advisors. But this church is extremely commercialized now. My wife just told me Christmas service will cost us 5 bucks in advance to attend! Really? I understand tithing but these folks push hard and invest in the giant admin and infastrucure. Would love to know what really gets to those charities in the end. Any one remember the Bakers? Cha Ching $$$

What the hell happened to this years Jingle Jam? I brought tickets for 11 people because the show was spectacular last year and the year before. The production this year was something my fifth grade student would produce. Then after paying money to see a show they passed the basket! The show had the children’s choir, which was super cute and adorable. It would have been fine if we expected this.
However…
What a HUGE difference from the slickly produced shows in the past. I wish I would have known, I’d have skipped it. I went to Mass already

After a decade we had a family health crisis. We asked for help and were given 15 minutes and were laughed at and said we really did not belong anyway or we would need to be retrained the bayside way. What did we do, we asked if the children’s ministry curriculum could mirror the adults.. When we asked for our tithes back as ray so often promises, they would do. No one will even acknowledge us. It si a feel good place, with some really great people, too bad they are not the one’s in charge. Here is my update. They do use intimidation. Be careful

Mars Hill the Sequel. Just look at the body count. I used to work there and it’s a dog and pony show. Do they do good things? Of course they do, but so does Oprah. So does that justify their goon squad tactics of intimidation. Or the void of accountability. Try to ask for salary histories and watch them shake in their boots. It’s an ivory tower of a select few good ‘ol boys who make tons of doe on the backs of those they emotionally, and spiritually abuse. There is a long history of hurt and wounded flung from the back doors of Bayside that you’ll never see because everyone is too afraid that the house of cards will fall and this money train will reach the end of the line.

Bayside offers all types of events, clubs and times for service to appease almost anyone!
I love the kids care and they love it too! They ask to come here all the time!
Tons of parking– be on time or else you may have to park far.

Awesome energy. The pastor is personable, funny, non judgemental and welcoming. They go above and beyond to give back to the community. You have to go, you will be hooked. Also childrens ministry is phenomenal. Programs for all ages.

This is an amazing church! The pastor is great, and the people are very nice!
I really like how the main pastor teaches and explains things. They also have great guest speakers!
The video café is also nice if you want to grab some free coffee and pastries and watch the service on the projector TV screens.
I also like how nice and new everything is. It’s a very nice church. It is a big church, which some people like, some don’t.

My husband and I took a while to find a new church home after moving a good distance from his church from youth. We found some great pastors, but could not really connect with the music and had not quite found our place. Until we came here, it is a drive in a different direction, but it feels like home.
It’s not neatly as structured as the churches we grew up in, but they are Bible based and give out to the community and they support mission groups that rescue trafficked people. They go to Mexico to build homes, and they set aside a weekend each spring to help our community here. We are happy to be a part of a church that reaches out in love to build up their people and community.

LOVE this church. My son and I both felt at home on our first visit! After «church hopping» to find our home church, we definitely felt a difference here. My son was ultimately the reason we landed here. I loved it, but was willing to go to the options I’d given him, where ever he felt most comfortable. He is a little shy, and was uncomfortable at a couple others we’d tried. He felt very comfortable at Bayside, and asked if it could be our church! He looks forward to going!
I enjoy the atmosphere immensely. The worship teams are amazing! I appreciate the style/​format and the schedule (lots of services offered throughout the weekend.) I learn every Sunday, and I relate to most of the messages. They really teach in a way that can be understood by anyone, and in a way that is so easy to relate to. Pastor Ray and Pastor Curt are my favorites, with their REALness, sense of humor, and humble demeanor, they are truly wonderful. Everyone there is truly fabulous.
Although I haven’t «connected» yet, I plan to. Oh, and my son is JAZZED to be signed up to attend Break Away Camp this summer (for the second time)!

Not trying put a bad word about the church because its Lord’s church. but whatever happend here to was not Christ like at all. So i was at an event and they literly had no parking so one of the security guys who points out where to park told me to parallel park. I even opened my window and asked if hes sure I should do that and he said yes, so i did what he told me. After the service I came out and my car was gone. They called the towing company to town my car away. So i called the main security guy and he seamed pissed at me, so i told him what hes worker told me to do and he didnt wanna talk about it. That night i ended up paying $ 400 to get my car back. When I’m a college thats pretty much broke.
After I tried calling their office numerous times and leaving voice mails asking if i can get some help and resolve the issue why they towed my car away. Never got a call back or nothing. I was very disappointed because i was just a kid that wanted to go church.
Later on i found out that bayside has a contract with the towing. And that they should of called the sheriff first and not the towing.
Simply MESSED UP.
I feel bad that I’m writing this but i just had to
An advice for all the people, never do what the security guys show u to do because you might end up paying as much as me.

This has been my home church for over 16 years. I love the worship, weekly message, bible studies and the people. This church is welcoming and friendly to newcomers and regulars alike.

5 stars because they know what community needs, do their best to accommodate, make people feel welcome and provide opportunities for members to connect more deeply.
Attended as a visitor a few times (because we don’t live nearby) and went to see Kari Jobe last year.
I always walk away renewed!

Used to go to this church a few years ago with my family almost every Sunday morning. Enjoyed the music and the pastor. Always felt revived and positive walking out after every service. Unfortunately the year I was going to this church was the same year Prop 8 was the topic of discussion during voting season.
As a gay man I found it very offensive when the pastor (after service) had asked for the doors to be closed, and for everyone to remain seated, so he could make his speech about the churches decision on voting Yes on Prop 8. As I sat quietly with my family during his speech I could feel my families eyes turn towards me, hoping I wouldn’t stand up to say a few words back in my own defense causing a scene. Instead I remained quiet, walked out and I refuse to attend a church that talks so highly about going by the bible, but acceptance and loving thy neighbor isn’t something they go by. God loves all his children. My family also no longer attends this church. At what point was it everyone’s business to know what the church voted on?

Love this place I come here twice a week and love it im a teen and they have the best teens program and I love it here

Been coming here for concerts and special speakers for the last 3 years. I ve truly enjoy the environment and the hospitality amongst the staff most if all it’s the fellowship with fellow Christians that encourages me. The settings is as dynamic. Encouraging for any one who needs a home church to come. Praise The Lord

When you look up the definition of «church» in the dictionary, and then determine «Does that describe Bayside Church?» Yes it does, and so much more.
It’s not just a building or facility that has it’s doors open to the community to come in for a weekly re-​charge, or however many define «going to church» these days. Bayside Church is a body of people who believe in the entirety of the Bible, and proactively strive to live out a life of love, truth and grace empowered by the Holy Spirit. Firstly by the Pastoral Leadership, then by the staff, then by those who call Bayside their home church.
At this church, you will be challenged to:
grow your faith and understanding of the Bible
get connected to a small group
live a life of service to others
This church has many visitors who are at all stages in their faith. So you will see people that don’t «fit the church profile» — Which I think is wonderful, because Jesus didn’t fit the church profile. The Pastoral Staff sends a clear message to accept people (each other) as they (we) are, but love them (each other) enough to not let them (us) stay where they (we) are. AMEN to that!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL CHURCH! Great worship and childrens ministry.
Bayside teaches the Bible as the complete inerrant word of GOD and I love them for that. No teaching what «itching ears» want to hear — see 2 Timothy 4:3.
Thank you Jesus for great Biblical teachers like pastor Ray and Curt!

Lincoln!
This is not my home church but it is always an uplifting experience to worship here. Came here on a few occasion including a Hillsong Live event «Beautiful Exchange» with Reuben Morgan in August 2010, Francis Chan, guest preacher, in April 2013, and latest was to hear Lincoln Brewster preach solo for the first time just this past few Sundays ago on July 7, 2013. There are services on Sat and Sun, to accommodate all members and guests alike. Parking is huge but it gets full quickly. The Praise and Worship team is awesome! Wonderful experience each time I’m here… thank you
Events I’ve attended at Bayside Church:
SEPT 2014 — PASSION with Kristian Stanfill ‘Take It All Tour’
AUG 2014 — Lincoln Brewster — CD Release Party: Oxygen
JUL 2013 — Bayside Church praise and worship 7÷7÷13
AUG 2010 — Hillsong Live A BEAUTIFUL EXCHANGE — Roseville, CA