Hickory Grove Baptist Church (Harris Campus) — Local services in Charlotte

I went here from the time I was a child, altbough I left for a few years and didn't come back until I was saved. This church is solid on all fronts, and has been an exceptional example in training pastors who then took over other churches, both from their own pastors and from their congregation. Very friendly, although due to the size you can get lost pretty easily outside of a Sunday School/community group. Multiple pastors came to see me when I was hospitalized for a week. The songs are almost all very good, with a wide variety of styles and themes to teach, comfort, and encourage people whatever their situation. Very skilled musical team, which can make it feel like a performance at times, but avoids distraction and brings out the beauty of the songs, and in turn, the beauty of the God we worship. The senior pastor, Clint Pressley, cares deeply about his people and preaches with the cares and troubles he's heard from them throughout the week in mind. The preaching is simple, solid exposition: it won't blow you away, but like the songs, it will feed you whatever your situation may be if you stay here, with some exceptionally good sermons.

I joined their Plaza-Midwood church plant in August 2021, so I can't give many updates beyond that point, but I speak regularly with a Hickory Grove member and from what he's told me I can safely say that none of this...

I love a church rooted in THE WORD OF GOD,nothing added, nothing taken away . Just the truth, no matter what. I have been there I think about 16 yrs, and even the worship is annointed and centered on God. I'm sorry if anyone has experienced any racism as I see in one review, that's NOT right, but that doesn't constitute throwing away the whole church. Just happen to be a black American and I've experienced people ... Most great, some not so great, that's the world we live in. I don't know the whole story of what happened..Your job is to take it to God...( Pray , Trust and wait. )Vengeance is mine ,said the Lord. I pray that the person that it happened to will find peace and know that they are created in the image of God, and that makes them...

I'm originally from NJ and disliked NC for the first few years I lived here. I can honestly say that HGBC is definately what keeps me here! I love the large church that feels like a small family. Each Sunday feels like a concert, the chior and band is fanominal! Pastor Clint is the most talented speaker I've ever heard. He sticks to Christian principles and theology. He is gifted, has a true passion to lead people to Christ and help followers to keep their eyes on the Lord, furthering their walk with God. The relationships I've built with my church family are real and true. I couldn't imagine going to church anywhere else and also encourage people to...