Acts Full Gospel COGIC

Bishop Bob Jackson is one of the most amazing practical pastor I’ve ever heard! He’s so humble and genuine ! I love this church so much! It’s bible based and not just a lot of random talking, I’ve been going here since January and I’ve learned so much about God and the bible ! Love it!

I recently started attending Acts Full Gospel as a large portion of my family attends here. This is where I got baptized. I can say that EVERYTIME I attend I feel renewed in Christ and I always leave with a powerful message that I can apply to my life during the week. This is a highly supportive church where your spiritual needs can and will be met.
This is huge church and it does qualify for Mega Church status. However as so many have stated in different reviews the love from total strangers within the church is a wonderful thing. They have three services on Sunday: 8:00. 11:00 and 7:00. All three have large attendees. Just get in where you fit in if you can’t make one.
The choir. Well now, they are wonderful. I will admit that I miss old-​skool gospel sometimes. But the choir is great and the musicians are annointed. I always get filled with The Holy Spirit when they sing.
As for the preaching Pastor Bob is on point. He always preaches a «relevant» message. Sometimes I feels like he is talking directly to me. But that’s the power of The Holy Spirit moving through him and reaching out to the congregation. Not to mention he is not afraid to touch on «uncomfortable» subjects. For «For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit». He always preaches to ones soul. I LOVE Pastor Bob.
I also love this church because people aren’t ashamed to get their «praise on» and shout, scream, sing and clap for Jesus. I recommend this church to anyone looking for a profound spiritual experience everytime you attend.
I also like that services start promptly and end promptly. No sitting in church all day (like when I grew up as a kid). You get everything you need (and more) in a two-​hour window. I recommend that everyone checkout Acts. You won’t regret it and you might find yourself joining!

If you are looking for a spiritual experience through the word of God, come visit Acts full gospel. If you are brave enough to travel to the heart of Oakland for an encouraging word, please be my guest!
The services last approximately 2 hours. The services are filled with top quality gospel music. The band needs their separate review because they are awesome. The pastors have a genuine heart for the people in the community and are not afraid to tell you the truth according to the word of God.
Do not knock church until you try it. Come see for yourself what the Lord Jesus Christ is doing in the heart of Oakland Ca.
5 min walk from Coliseum Bart, and 10 min walk from the AC transit 1 buss top on 66ave and international blvd. You can praise the Lord with liberty at Acts. Don’t be afraid to shout or dance unto The Lord because I will join you!

Ive been at ACTS Full Gospel COGIC church for 3 weeks now. Every service is phenomenal and I walk away with a life changing experience every time. Bishop Bob Jackson and the rest of the church staff are always so warm and inviting and down to earth. They really seek to help you learn God’s word in the Bible. There not like most churches that just want to do a lot of hoopin and hollering or take all your $, no, they care about you and your salvation and giving back to the community. They even sent me a warm Birthday card on my B-​day I had no idea! At every service people greet you with a hug, smile, handshake and have something kind to say. the church is full of love and you can feel it in the atmosphere. Even the children and teens are welcomed and feel right a home. I love Acts and am so grateful that God had lead me to this church. If you need a church family that will show you who Jesus and show you lots of love and show and help you improve EVERY aspect of your life GO TO ACTS!

My review…
Neighborhood: It’s known as being sketchy but I’ve never felt unsafe.
Choir: The choir as a group is pretty good. They do need to improve on solos but I and the church support whoever wishes to sing praises.
Offerings: There’s only 1… I believe… but it’s basically as soon as you get in the door.
My problem with the church is the sense of be like us or there’s something wrong with you. By that I mean when they are singing and standing up singing… they say «What’s wrong with you why you sitting down?» «How can you be sitting down when praise is going like this?» «Some of you too hoity-​toity to stand and sing or stand up and praise the Lord?»
I find this soooo offensive: 1. When people get up early Sunday morning; Get dress; Leave their homes; Get in their cars and drive across Oakland to come to YOUR church they have made a great effort and should be appreciated for that. 2. How dare you tell people in what form or way they should worship! You should be able to worship in whatever way you want (quietly, reserved, shouting, jumping… whatever)… based on your own comfort level, personality, etc.
I’m guessing they want you to hop around so much for effect… trust me God will not be impressed.

Acts Full Gospel COGIC, is an amazing church led by Bishop Bob Jackson.
The Congregation:
While it is a It is a very large congregation, you still feel welcomed by all and like family to some. Acts members truely believe in «making a joyful noice». When you walk in, you are greeted with the uproar of individual yet congregational praise that may come as a shock if you are not use to pentatcostal churches. People shout, dance, cry, sing aloud and more to demonstrate their praise to God and Acts welcomes that.
Keep in mind that the church is large too, so if you decide to wear high heels, make sure you can walk in them for long distances.
The Choir
The Chords of Acts are anointed and are simply amazing!
The Pastor
Bishop Bob Jackson is truely an anointed man of God. You actually feel spritually filled and fed when you leave the church. Keep in mind, this IS NOT on of these «feel good» churches where you go to hear all that you want to hear then leave. His sermons may cut you, lol, meaning it may not be what you want to hear, but its what you need to hear.
A major complaint I hear about black churches is that there are way too many offerings. Acts has only one offering. Which is a huge plus!