Family Christian

I read Salandra’s review and thought oh come on now! I went into the store and Suffering Succotash… I looked around store and got what I needed. I stood in line as 1 person was at the register, another behind the counter not helping the customers, other side of counter and one who is gray haired, of a larger stature and glasses. The gray haired lady was sitting at the counter on the customer side. She was barking orders at the workers. Yes, she is an employee.
Anyway, my gal was nice enough. That is until she asked me for my loyalty card and I did not want to use it. I did not want to dig for it in my purse. She asked me 4 more times for it. Then the gray haired lady shouted to her– if her phone number is not in the computer, then she does not have a card. I told her I do however did not want to use it.
She went on how if I do not use it I will not get coupons next month. I explained I have already asked nicely 6 times. I do not want to use it. She continued to carry on. I nicely said please stop. She continued. Again, Please stop. She continued.
I guess joke was on me. I could not use my coupons as everything I bought was on sale. Her behavior tainted an otherwise okay visit. I asked please stop. She would not. So I will. I will go to Lifeway Christian next time. You go girl!

I was recently at a Family Christian store in Lombard IL. As I was checking out the women helping me was telling me about idisciple. I told her that it sounded interesting but I NEVER told her I wanted to sign up for this service. I continued with my checkout and signed up for the Family Christian rewards card 1:27. Two days later I found THREE charges from iDisciple on my credit card that I used at the store. I know I didn’t agree to sign up for a monthly service because I would have never put it on that specific card. I have contacted the billing department at iDisciple and got a refund of my money but it was a big hassle.
When I came in no one greeted me, no one asked if I needed any help, and the whole checkout process was very slow (probably because she was putting unauthorized purchases on my card).
I will not return to this location. Amazon from now on.

This store actually isnt bad. I dont come here that often so I dont really have anything to complain about. I would also say that the cashiers are a little slow. i mean when I come here Im not in a hurry but like I said a little to slow. Also theres a book that my grandma wanted and we were surprised that they didnt have it. Really other than that Its a nice store and I wont stop coming here and neither wll my grandma. She likes getting cards here and gifts for the pastor and his family. I bought a journal that I really liked and use now. I dont come here that often so when I do I like that theres new things and I like looking at the random things.
I dontknow what else to say so hope this helps some.

It’s been quite some time since I’ve been in a Christian bookstore, but if this Family Christian Store is representative of this retail category then things have certainly changed. I was expecting a BOOKstore, but that is not what I found, IMHO. (Granted, the name is Family Christian Stores not Bookstores.) Yes there were books, but not a great many.
I came looking for a particular Bible study — which I found — but I was amazed at how small was the selection of Bible studies, commentaries, Bible reference materials, and devotionals. Just a few shelves. There was a bigger selection of Bibles.
OK, there were more books … Christian fiction. Lots of Christian fiction. This genre has exploded in the last several decades. And there were some books for children.
What really struck me was the vast amount of what I call Christian tchotchke … figurines, jewelry, key rings, USB chargers, apparel, stationary, framed art, home décor, and all manner of ordinary things adorned with Christian symbols. Maybe I’m a curmudgeon, but I’d rather see a set of The New International Commentary on the New Testament.
There was also a music section and a small church supply section.
Book prices at Family Christian certainly are not competitive. If I’d had my wits about me, I would have purchased through Amazon or Barnes & Noble and saved several dollars.
There was a line to check out — maybe 8 or 10 people — it was close to Christmas. There were three cashiers. Checking out took *for. ev. er.* Should not have. The employees were nice enough, but not fast moving.
To sum, if I need a Christian book or Bible study I will only come to Family Christian Stores if it is a popular title and I am in too much of a hurry to order it online.