Valley Ridge Church, The First Baptist Church of Lewisville Texas — Local services in Lewisville

I'm not sure how things are with FBC Lewisville in recent years, but 10 years ago, I left this church and never came back.

At the time, I was attending the college/young singles class with single college kids in their early to mid 20s, and the leadership team made a decision to merged us with the newlyweds class (couples in their 20s and 30s) that met in the upstairs building. I'm not sure what led to this, but there was a generation gap and tension between the young singles and the newlywed couples, which caused most of the young singles to leave.  I remember hearing one girl from our college class say she didn't like the transition to this new class and never saw her again. Maybe she found another church, but I don't know.

The last few months I was there... I was one of the last young singles attending class every Sunday. There was maybe 1 or 2 other guys who were single, but no single girls. Almost every time I attended, I was sitting in a chair by myself, drinking coffee with no one to talk to, and constantly waiting for class to start. Growing up in church, I was taught that if someone is sitting by themselves in the corner, you should go over and introduce yourself. You could be making contact with a first time guest who's trying to connect with people... and what better way than through the body of believers.

But at the time, I felt there was no way to communicate my thoughts to anyone in leadership about this. It was like, "sorry kid. What you see is what you get. If you don't like it, go somewhere else." What's even worse is the staff in charge of the class had all of my contact info and when I left FBC in 2011, no one contacted me to see why I wasn't in attendance. Yes, I am a grown man, but even other Sunday school classes from other churches take notice when members of the class are not there and contact the person to see if he or she is alright.

Let me say that from 2009 into 2011, I broke up with an ex-girlfriend I was unequally yoked with, I was working a job that I hated, my grandmother had congestive heart failure and died from starvation, one of my cousins tried to kill himself, I wasn't getting along with my Dad, and rather than turning to Christ, I turned to other things that made me feel far away from God. I really needed help. I had lost my footing as a Christian, people in class knew about my baggage, and the reason I was in despair is because I put myself in that position. I do not blame the church for the times I was lost, but I desperately needed an accountability partner to call me out, and tell me that I needed to get my life together.

There was only one other single guy going to class who took time to pray for me, fast with me, and plant seeds in order to help reconnect my walk with Christ. When he went to do missionary work in South Africa, I once again was back to square one. However, Jesus Christ was able to get a hold of me, He convicted my heart, I turned my life around, and I was able to find another good Bible-believing church that is preaches God's Word and I feel welcomed.

I share this not to bash FBC. In fact, I wish them well and I hope God is blessing them tremendously. But if an agnostic or a hardcore atheist wanted to visit FBC for the first time and they have to experience what I've experienced, it would turn them away from wanting to have anything to do with Christianity. There's nothing more sad than seeing nothing done to make someone feel welcomed into the church, wanting them to come back next Sunday, and seeing lives changed through the power of...

Came in to observe this church this past Sunday. I thought the service was wonderful and was welcomed by a couple of greeters. Took a brief tour before the service and can't get over how nice these facilities are. I was astonished to learn that they were actually in the process of RENOVATING some portions of the building, but I don't think they really need it. Once I arrived in the worship center, one of the ushers who had worship guides in his hand somehow did not give me one despite seeing me clearly with his eyes. Odd, but I'm not too worried about that.

After the service, I stayed for Bible Study and chose to go to a singles class after looking it up online. I didn't expect much, given that my age is over fifty, and there were a few people in the group. Hats off to the leader of the group for that day (their regular teacher was absent), as he really engaged others in the group in an effective way while also making me welcome there. I commend him for that.

I may consider coming back in the future, if for no other reason than to create a few connections with the few singles that are there. Even though I prefer Saturday night services (because of my work schedule and also which First Baptist Lewisville does not have.....yet), this church can still give me a good Sunday option. It's a nice...

My family found this church because of an outreach ministry they have called "Moms Inc." Its a fun little group and they finally convinced us to try the church as a whole and we haven't missed a Sunday since. The children's ministry is top notch and they have a beautiful indoor playground they take the kids too. They also do a craft and Bible story with all ages! My husband and I were connected quickly to a Bible study group and walk away each Sunday amazed to what we have learned about a story we've heard 1000 times. The worship experience is for all ages as well, you'll hear hymns but also contemporary songs from the radio, it's the best. This is a multigenerational church and we love it for this reason. I have connected with people from all different walks of life and hope to...