Midtown Church — Attraction in Sacramento

Participated in a premarital class at Midtown that was facilitated by Pastor Rich Sherman for 6 weeks during Feb/March 2025. Really enjoyed the class as it helped my fiance and I get on the same page about topics we’ll encounter as we’ll proceed on our lives together (e.g., money management, family dynamics, etc). I liked that the class included a healthy balance of in-class discussions (weekly on Sunday mornings) and activities to conduct on your own time. Pastor Rich Sherman came on a bit too strong with some of his beliefs (e.g., disapproval of same-sex relationships) which makes me wonder what is Midtown Church’s stance as a whole on this topic. I did enjoy how 2 couples (previous participants in the class who are long-time members at Midtown) also joined the class as guest speakers to share their perspectives. Additionally, at the end of the class each participant took a “Prepare-Enrich” assessment to gauge similarities and differences between couples on communication styles, family of origin, etc. Pastor Rich conducted 3 debrief sessions with my fiance and I following the conclusion of the formal class to review our assessment results which was helpful. As a result of participating in this premarital class, definitely feel like I’m starting my marriage on a solid...

Love Bayside!! I love seeing the diversity as soon as you walk through the doors. This is what Gods kingdom is suppose to look like! People of all nations and color. The praise and worship team brings the house down! The music penetrates your soul!! The pastors are terrific, delivering the Word in truth with passion and humor. Something here for everyone. Would give five stars, but the there is only one way in and out to the entrance of the building, parking is an easy stride, less than 1/2 block, they don’t have greeters to welcome people in and there aren’t enough restrooms. BUT the growth is such that there are like 6 or 7 services. I’m sure most can’t wait for the new building that is coming! I can’t wait until they...

I was going for a couple of months but to be honest im a little disturbed by pastor bob reading scriptures from notes instead of having bible in pulpit (sort of disrespecting god)....and then when i saw staff members smoking cigarettes in the parkinglot that was enough for me to stop going.....i feel its miss leading and worldly....THINK ABOUT IT WOULD GOD DO IT...?. NO!!!! some may ask ...DOES PASTORAL STAFF KNOW?...well the HOLY SPIRIT KNOWS....im just saying....the praise and worship is nice but its gotten a little...