Louisville Question

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » April 16th, 2008, 6:45 am

I have been asked my someone in my circle of influence if I could post a question here on Jude2 for some information sharing.

Can anyone tell me of a good church with a pentecostal foundation (i.e. AG, COG, Foursquare or non-denom) in the Louisville area? Preferably not a COGOP (I'm NOT getting into that debate in this thread).

The individual is looking for an energetic and vibrant congregation that has an excellent children's ministry program. I simply cannot stress to you how important the children's program is! Website info would be nice so that they could take a peek under the hood...

Thanks!

Dave

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » April 16th, 2008, 7:08 am

Not that familiar with the area as some here may be, but I know a CoG pastor that is up there somewhere. Ben Corley, if you can find his church, he is a great man of God, and I'd guess knowing his last church that there are pretty good things going on where he is now.

He used to pastor a church near my parents, Mom attended there for awhile, and I visited there often.

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » April 16th, 2008, 7:10 am

Church of God Dixie Valley
4703 Quinn Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 448-0360

Not sure how this church is now cause the old pastor of many years just retired. Had a weekly Public Access show.

River of Life Church of God of Prophecy
2265 Crums Ln
Shively, KY 40216
(502) 447-8830‎

This is a good church and is not traditional COGOP

River City Worship Center (Church of God)
Webpage

Pastor Gary was asked to speak here once I believe.

Scooter attended here the last time he was in Louisville.

I would STAY AWAY!! STAY AWAY from:

Evangel Webpage

This is the largest Pentecostal church in town but every time that something crazy comes down the Pentecostal Pike (holy laughter, gold dust or whatever) they have a "What's hot" session.

New Vision Webpage

The next largest. And growing. They have things like "girls Gone wild" services where they throw out giant beach balls into the Sunday crowd while playing "Girls Girls Girls!".
The Pastor is under investigation by the Attorney Generals of several states where his personal business has been ripping people off (of course this is all just an attack of satan.)

Maybe TC has some more he'd mention.

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » April 16th, 2008, 7:13 am

Here is the website: http://www.fairdalechurchofgod.org/ it's on the south side

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » April 16th, 2008, 7:15 am

There are hundreds or thousands of church in the Louisville area and many that would fit that description. One important piece of information is where they live or are going to live. I personally would choose a church close to where I live for a variety of reasons. Or perhaps, consider some areas because of a church. Just my .02

Jinjer

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » April 16th, 2008, 9:43 am

I think there is a target location they are moving to - i will try and find that out this afternoon so maybe that would help you all guide the search more in a more pinpoint manner.

Thanks guys for the help.

Gerald, thanks for the insight...

Dave

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » April 17th, 2008, 2:16 am

The friends in question in this situation have relatives living here:

Brookridge Village
9510 Ridgeside Drive
Fern Creek, KY 40291

So I am under the assumption that they will be in this area of town. Does that help guide the search for a congregation that meets what I've outlined above? Is there an appropriate church that is very near to here?

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » April 17th, 2008, 2:20 am

HogWild wrote:The friends in question in this situation have relatives living here:

Brookridge Village
9510 Ridgeside Drive
Fern Creek, KY 40291

So I am under the assumption that they will be in this area of town. Does that help guide the search for a congregation that meets what I've outlined above? Is there an appropriate church that is very near to here?

That's very close to both of the ones I warned against. Most of those I posted are about 20 minutes to the west, I am unfamiliar with Pentecostal churches near that neighborhood.

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » April 17th, 2008, 2:57 am

Thanks Gerald - I do sometimes laugh at the extremist approach you take in sharing your feelings about certain ministries, but in this situation, it is truly valued and appreciated.

(I realize that might sound like an insult but it was meant as word of appreciation)...

If there is any more you can tell me please let me know.

TC · Postby TC » April 17th, 2008, 4:27 pm

If you want to send me a little more specific thought on what they might be looking for. (more music oriented, Childrens program, youth programs or young adults or srs)and I might be able to narrow down to a few choices. T

here are two COGOP fairly close to that area (one that is my home church) and one that was Jinjers when she was younger. The new Vison Church may not be for everyone but I know some very good people there and FYI Bro Varlack's Daughter and Son in law are the music ministers there.

There is a great Church called Believers Church and they are great as well I don't believe like they do but I will say they are a very friendly church and have great music.

(not sure if you can tell but I like music)

stevenson · Postby **stevenson** » April 18th, 2008, 3:25 am

This is a very good and close friend of mine. His church is only 20 minutes south of Louisville. http://www.needtlc.org/

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » April 18th, 2008, 3:52 am

stevenson wrote:This is a very good and close friend of mine. His church is only 20 minutes south of Louisville. http://www.needtlc.org/

Stevenson, I pass this church all the time!!! Just down the road from them is a roadhouse that brings in some of the best national and regional Bluegrass bands to be found.

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » April 18th, 2008, 5:34 am

TC wrote:If you want to send me a little more specific thought on what they might be looking for. (more music oriented, Childrens program, youth programs or young adults or srs)and I might be able to narrow down to a few choices. T

here are two COGOP fairly close to that area (one that is my home church) and one that was Jinjers when she was younger. The new Vison Church may not be for everyone but I know some very good people there and FYI Bro Varlack's Daughter and Son in law are the music ministers there.

There is a great Church called Believers Church and they are great as well I don't believe like they do but I will say they are a very friendly church and have great music.

(not sure if you can tell but I like music)

TC, unfortunatly they are wanting to avoid CoGoP from what was said earlier. That isn't too far from the COG I listed, don't know much about the church, but I know the pastor and would recommend him highly.

stevenson · Postby **stevenson** » April 18th, 2008, 1:07 pm

Ahhh, bluegrass music, I love it! I bought my wife a mandolin for Christmas last year.

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » April 18th, 2008, 2:19 pm

stevenson wrote:Ahhh, bluegrass music, I love it! I bought my wife a mandolin for Christmas last year.

Hey your buddy might want to check the place out and put up some flyers for his church. The plays draws several hundred folk every Friday night I'd be there now if I werent recovering from surgery). Since it is literally within walking distance from his church it might be a way to make some contacts.

Jude 2