Helping you find a church where you can grow, belong, and know what is actually being taught.
Finding a church can be difficult. A website can tell you what a church wants you to know, but it doesn’t always tell you what it is actually like to walk through the doors.
Accepted Inc. visits churches in person and looks beyond the website and Sunday presentation. We examine the Gospel being taught, biblical teaching, pastoral accessibility, worship, community, ministries, and what it is actually like to walk through the doors.
Our goal is not to find a perfect church. It is to give you clear, honest information so you can make an informed decision about where you worship.
Each review is based on what we personally experience, what the church publicly teaches, and, when appropriate, direct communication with church leadership.
What We Look At:
Every church is different, but we examine the same core areas in every review so you can look beyond first impressions and know what to expect.
The Gospel & Salvation
Is the Gospel clearly presented, and what does the church teach about salvation?
Biblical Teaching
How is Scripture taught, explained, and applied?
Pastoral Care & Accessibility
Can people actually reach a pastor or ministry leader when they have questions or need spiritual guidance?
Worship & Sunday Experience
What is the service like, including worship, preaching, communion, giving, and the overall flow?
Community & Ministries
Are there meaningful opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, children, teens, small groups, and serving?
Welcome & Accessibility
What is it like for a first-time visitor? Is the church welcoming and accessible to people with different needs?
How Our Reviews Work
Our reviews combine an in-person visit, the church’s public teaching, and, when appropriate, communication with church leadership. We report what we observe and can verify at the time of our review, and we may update a review when new information becomes available.
Churches We’ve Reviewed
Explore our church visits and see what we found. Each review includes what we observed, what the church teaches, and information that may help you decide whether it could be a good fit for you.
New Walk Church – 35008 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida – Visited in person
New Walk Church made a strong impression with its welcoming atmosphere, clear emphasis on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and exceptional leadership responsiveness. Of all the churches we contacted, New Walk was the only one to respond and arrange a personal meeting within days. We appreciated Pastor Eddie’s willingness to discuss difficult biblical questions and Pastor Gary’s message of God’s grace. However, our visits also raised concerns about how repentance relates to salvation, the wording of the church’s beliefs on sexuality, and its loud, concert-like worship environment. We’ve rated New Walk Approved with Discernment. Read our full review to discover what impressed us, what raised questions, and what prospective visitors should know before attending.
Grace Family Church – 22920 State Road 54, Lutz, Florida – Land O’ Lakes Campus- Visited in person
Grace Family Church offers a welcoming environment, opportunities for fellowship, and a strong emphasis on spiritual growth. Our experience with the men’s ministry was positive, and we appreciated the kindness and willingness of church members to connect. However, our nearly two-hour meeting with two pastors raised important questions about how the church distinguishes salvation by grace through faith from the ongoing process of discipleship, particularly regarding LGBTQ Christians. After submitting ten written follow-up questions seeking biblical clarification, one pastor expressly declined to answer them in writing, leaving significant concerns unresolved. While we recognize the positive aspects of this church, we encourage visitors to exercise biblical discernment regarding its teachings and expectations for membership, marriage, and serving.Click below to read our full review, including our experiences, biblical concerns, and unanswered questions.
Spark Church – 33425 Wesley Chapel Blvd.,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 – Visited in Person
We visited Spark Church in person and looked beyond the Sunday service to examine its teaching, ministries, accessibility of leadership, and how its public message compares with our experience.
Churches Under Review:
Bridgeway Church – 30660 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545- Visit in Person
Accepted Ministries is currently reviewing Bridgeway Church in Wesley Chapel. Because my experience with Bridgeway goes back several years, I want to make sure this review reflects where the church stands today. I am hoping to meet with Pastor Joel to discuss several questions about the church’s beliefs and teaching before completing the review. Until that conversation takes place, this page will remain a review in progress and will be updated as we learn more.
Carmel Friendship Church – 30081 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 – Review in Progress
Accepted Ministries is currently reviewing Carmel Friendship Church in Wesley Chapel. As part of our review process, we have reached out to request a meeting with the pastor so we can ask questions about the church’s beliefs, teaching, and ministry directly. We are currently waiting for a response and will continue the review once we hear back. Until then, this review remains in progress.