Bay Hills Church - Richmond (CA)

5 /5 Tammy Reyes: My first Sunday checking out Bay Hills, I was beyond nervous. I knew almost no one. I hadnt been to church in decades and I wasnt where I wanted to be with God. I wasnt even completely ready to socialize, but I took a leap of faith and showed up to check this place out. The second I walked up to the doors, I was greeted by two sincere people and with many other smiles. The music had already started and it was positive, encouraging and moving. I felt God in the worship. The message began and it made me laugh, cry (yes in the first day...lol) and think. Pastor Daves sermon was completely based on scripture. He used comprehensive examples, hilarious stories, and I didnt catch myself zoning out or checking the time...which...to be completely honest, Im prone to in uncomfortable situations. Afterwards, I helped myself to coffee and doughnuts and bumped into a few people i knew! They were excited and surprised to see me there and we caught up. They introduced me to someone else who showed my the childrens ministry (epic!) And the nursery was a DREAM for me as a new mom. Time was flying, and before I knew it, I had to head out. I came back the next week...and havent stopped going since. The messages at Bay Hills have helped me become the closest to God Ive ever been, and the friendships ive made over the past year and a half are such an important aspect of my life. As an active member, I am now happily involved with the church including the childrens ministry and small groups. Learning about the churches structure and community over the years has only made me feel more and more blessed to have found such a Jesus-focused, diverse, sincere, honest, and fun place to call home.

5 /5 Anita Mann: This is a great church. I love coming here every Sunday morning. Pastor Dave is terrific. He is very intelligent and has a great sense of humor. I enjoy singing along during the worship. They have a good band and singers. The greeters and ushers are very friendly. I like when missionaries come to visit and the special events at this church. I would recommend this church to anyone.

5 /5 Daniel Garza: My wife and I first came to this church in 2012. We had been at Hilltop Community church for a few years prior, but after their assistant pastor left, we didnt really feel like anything was keeping us there. We stumbled across this church after a few teenagers were overheard talking highly about, and that caught my attention because what teenager likes church? We came in on Fathers Day, and there was so much good going on. Fun, friendliness, community, laughter, celebration, joy. The kind of environment you would expect Jesus to actually participate in. Well, 6 Years later almost, and were still here. We are involved in the fitness and fun small group. The pastor knows us on a first name basis. Our son became acclimated to a classroom setting through the childrens ministry. He comes home singing songs, and has friends in preschool that are also in his Sunday school class. Ive bumped into friends and coworkers here. Its an amazing place to connect. The church is active and does stuff. And serves. And isnt pretentious. Theyre funny. The message is real. Its relevant. Its convicting. We actually stick around after service to talk with people. (Free coffee and donuts doesnt hurt either).

5 /5 Shawna Pinkston: Fantastic, upbeat connections with God! Learning the word of God without the feeing of being talked at. I have never felt as welcome in any church. Give it a try.

5 /5 Robert Rehfeldt: There is so much Grace at Bayhills, from the childrens ministry all the way to the worship team! They have made me feel "a part of" their church and Pastor Dave in nothing short of awesome..Thank you Jesus for Bayhills!!