What to Expect

First visits to church can be awkward, especially your first time at any church. We wondered, "What do churches think about visitors who are exploring the faith?"
We collected responses from 5,800 churches across the United States.
What if I'm not a Christian?
  • We use the term pre-christian to those who have not given their lives to Christ, and we believe that God has called us to be on Mission in obeying Christ commission-"Making Christ-like Disciples
    Church of the Nazarene church in Salem, VA
  • You are most welcome here. We care for you.
    Church of the Nazarene church in Los Angeles, CA
  • Redeemer's Sunday services are all about the gospel, and it applies equally to Christians and non-Christians. We like to think that it is a great environment to hear Christians speak to one another about the value of Jesus and what this means for our lives.
    Nondenominational church in Amarillo, TX
  • Anyone is welcome to our services, with the understanding that our congregation practices closed communion. Visitors are encouraged to contact our pastor if more information regarding our practices and beliefs is desired.
    Lutheran (LCMS) church in Denver, CO
  • The people who worship here are very friendly.
    Lutheran (LCMS) church in Onalaska, WI
  • Everyone is welcome.
    Church of the Nazarene church in Cleveland, OH
  • Anyone would feel welcomed as we are open and nonjudgmental. Everyone who attends feels comfortable as we are focusing on God and allowing Him to change us.
    Church of the Nazarene church in Lakeland, FL
  • We welcome you to join us, to find bread where we found bread, in a loving and forgiving Savior.
    Presbyterian church in Mobile, AL
  • We extend our invitation to you to come and worship and find wholeness in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word!
    Church of the Nazarene church in Stuarts Draft, VA
  • www.viewthestory.com
    Reformed church in Chesapeake, VA
  • Todos son bienvenidos. Nuestras puertas están abiertas para todos los que quisieran venir y escuchar la palabra. Si tienen preguntas, nuestros Pastores y Diáconos están disponibles para hablar con ustedes.
    Assemblies of God church in Wayne, NJ
  • Love you
    Church of the Nazarene church in Cadiz, OH
  • You are welcome to come check it out. There is no secret code to get in. There is no need to be anything other than you. We are all sinners saved by grace, the only difference is we have discovered truth in a relationship with Christ (Christian) and you are still searching. We were all searchers too, and now we are on a journey to follow the truth of God's Word
    Assemblies of God church in Palmyra, NY
  • Visit ascensionpc.org/god
    Presbyterian (PCA) church in Hillsboro, OR
  • You are welcome to visit and ask questions. Or contact us @ [email protected]
    Presbyterian (OPC) church in North Andover, MA
  • You are accepted as you are!
    Church of the Nazarene church in Richmond, KY
  • You are welcome, you can come like you are but you want leave the same way. You will be changed by the power of the Lord Jesus..
    Apostolic church in Lilbourn, MO
  • You are absolutely welcome providing you are not coming to disturb, interrupt, make fun of or challenge. If you are truly seeking, have honest questions, want to explore genuine Christianity, then please contact us.
    Reformed church in Charlottesville, VA
  • We love people no matter where they are in their journey.
    Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Minerva, OH
  • Join us for a time of exploring who God says He is. We will be happy to help you get to know God in a personal way.
    Assemblies of God church in Logan, TX
  • You probably would enjoy simple church because you would really get to know people involved and ask questions. You are welcome!
    Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Lexington, KY
  • You are most welcome. We would love to get to know you.
    Presbyterian (PCA) church in Colleyville, TX
  • We'd love for you to come share in our fellowship and break bread with us. We'd like to help you discover the answers to your questions.
    Episcopal church in Lubbock, TX
  • Everyone is welcome to attend and explore God's Word and discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe that the Bible is true and that it's message is real and relevant for today's world.
    Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Baldwinsville, NY
  • Come as you are.
    Presbyterian (PCA) church in West Palm Beach, FL
  • The door is open come as you are and experience faith, hope and love.
    Reformed (RCA) church in Le Mars, IA
  • We would love to have you check us out. Our people are friendly and caring, our services are easy to understand, and the biblical messages are practical for life. We think the message of Jesus is one that will truly be "good news" when you understand how it can transform life for the better!
    Baptist (SBC) church in Decatur, GA
  • Whether you are familiar with church or not, we hope our worship services may be a safe place to explore the Christian faith from the inside. We fully expect everyone to bring with them their questions, doubts, and fears, as well as their joy, eagerness, faith and everything in between.
    Christian Reformed Church church in Davis, CA
  • We'd love for you to come! We hope that you find here a community that is welcoming and a God who has set you free through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
    Reformed (RCA) church in Wyckoff, NJ
  • COME HEAR ABOUT A MAN!!!
    Baptist (SBC) church in Fort Worth, TX
  • Non-Christians are very welcome. There is no pressure to become a Christian although the invitation will be extended on a regular basis. Church attenders to the Christian Ed hour are being trained right now to disciple new Christians using a little book called Following Christ. This book takes pre-believers and new believers through an explanation of getting started in Christian faith.
    Assemblies of God church in Centralia, MO
  • Come and give us a try! Others who have been burnt elsewhere have come to find healing and their faith over time. We have several frequent attenders who are not yet full members, but with ongoing discipleship, they will be in time.
    Christian Reformed Church church in Fruitport, MI
  • You are most welcome to come and explore the faith at Redeemer.
    Presbyterian (PCA) church in Charleston, SC
  • You are very welcome here! We'd love to get to know you and find out more about who you are and how we can serve you.
    Presbyterian church in Grove City, PA
  • Check us out. We're a really safe place to explore at your own pace. We're also pretty fun to hang out with.
    Christian Reformed Church church in Philadelphia, PA
  • You are not only invited, but will feel loved and accepted.
    Assemblies of God church in Fort Dodge, IA
  • Crossorads is a safe place to explore the teachings of the Bible and to begin a new journey with our Lord Jesus Christ.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Sparrows Point, MD
  • All people are welcome at St. John's.
    Episcopal church in West Point, GA
  • Everyone is welcome!
    Interdenominational church in Chicago, IL
  • All are welcome!!
    Disciples of Christ church in Clarksburg, WV
  • So... we welcome people who are looking around, exploring life, figuring it out.
    Assemblies of God church in Washington, NJ
  • Since we were all not Christians at some point, and since Christians are only Christians by the mercy of God, we think you will be able to relate with us and are excited to meet you.
    Nondenominational church in Buckeye, AZ
  • You will feel very welcomed. We won't push Christianity at you, as we will be honest about our own faith journeys, the ups and downs, the moments of faith and the moments of doubt. Yet, we do believe in Jesus Christ and our faith runs deep, even if we don't use "Christian language." And if you are interested in exploring Christianity and what it means to become a follower of Jesus Christ, our pastor or one of our members would be happy to meet with you to answer your questions. We also periodically offer a Pastor's Class, which is an introduction to the Christian faith.
    Disciples of Christ church in Cedar Rapids, IA
  • We welcome all to the Lord's Table.
    Disciples of Christ church in Morehead City, NC
  • Trinity is a great place to learn and grow and experience faith as an important component in a family's life.
    Disciples of Christ church in Lower Burrell, PA
  • We would love to welcome you to any of our services! Everyone takes a different path in their spiritual journey, come start with us! If you like live music, you will probably want to try out Saturday Night Alive or Starting Point . Think church should be organ music that you sing hymns too? Then perhaps 8:00 a.m. (smaller size worship service - 40-60 people) or 10:05 a.m. (larger worship service - 275-350 people) worship services are for you. If you want to discover why being a Christian is for you....talk David, Cathie, Janel, Sharon or Mitzi....and we will help find a small group where you can ask questions or just absorb and discover. Take your time, God is patient....and He loves you very much!
    Disciples of Christ church in Keokuk, IA
  • You are always welcome here!
    Disciples of Christ church in Jefferson City, MO
  • Please come and we will be blessed
    Foursquare church in Mesquite, NV
  • We welcome people who are searching for spiritual answers and meaning. We know we are not the only people in the world who are about the task of getting our spiritual lives in order.
    Disciples of Christ church in La Crescenta, CA
  • If your not a Christian you will walk out being a christian because you'll be filled with Jesus and the Holy Spirit
    Assemblies of God church in Front Royal, VA
  • The fact that you are reading this page, or visiting our church, is no mistake. God is always at work, many times behind the scenes, to bring us to Himself. We want to help in that process, to point the way; to answer questions; and to pray. We look forward to you closing with Christ, and to be able to say, "Welcome to the family!"
    Baptist church in Milford, MI
  • You will find a place where you can learn about what the Bible says, who Christ is, and also see Christianity lived out.
    Evangelical Free Church of America church in Minden, NE
  • You are welcome to come and learn more about our community and church. Staff welcome one-on-one conversations and questions about Christianity and Lutheranism. Please feel free to contact our church office to arrange a time to meet.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Milwaukee, WI
  • We desire to show compassion and truth to the world. As a church, we believe every person has the unique opportunity to make a difference for Jesus Christ in their workplaces, neighborhoods and family environments. We encourage people to develop relationships with people of all walks of life, showing love and grace, rather than pulling away from the world. We intentionally teach compassion rather than judgment towards the world, desiring to be a light to our communities.
    Evangelical Free Church of America church in Villa Park, IL
  • Questions are always welcome. No two people have exactly the same questions, so do not be afraid to ask.
    Episcopal church in Weirton, WV
  • All are welcome.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Saint Paul, MN
  • You won't be alone. We have a community where questions can be asked and push-back is the norm. Our goal is to paint a true picture of Jesus and the gospel. If that intrigues you, you will fit right in.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Henderson, CO
  • You are the perfect candidate !
    Baptist (SBC) church in Washington, DC
  • Everyone is welcome at The Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
    Baptist (SBC) church in Houston, TX
  • God created all things for us humans. come in and talk to any of us about :-) once you know God everything changes.
    Nondenominational church in La Mirada, CA
  • You're completely welcome here. As a matter of fact, we have some people here just like you. We not going to hide the gospel from you, but we not going to hit you on the head with a Bible either. Come check us out. We think you'll find us pretty friendly.
    Baptist (SBC) church in King George, VA
  • We ESPECIALLY welcome you! We want to love you and serve you and share with you the greatest thing that's ever happened to us.
    Baptist (SBC) church in San Diego, CA
  • You will have a great time meeting other non-Christians who are a part of our community. Being a Christian is journey, non of us ever arrived but are constantly on a journey together with Christ. There is no other great starting place to begin your journey on how to become a Christian than in church. We are a bunch of crazy people looking for a way to find God, and we welcome you to find Him together with us.
    Assemblies of God church in Long Beach, CA
  • Then we definitely want you to come be a part of our church family. We want to show you Christ's love not just tell you about it!
    Baptist (SBC) church in Jackson, GA
  • We'd love to have you take part in our service, and stay for donuts and coffee afterward.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Minnetonka, MN
  • We accept all people as they are
    Baptist (SBC) church in Middletown, OH
  • You are welcome to come, check us out. You may be greeted by a number of people, but that's only because we're friendly. You won't be pressured into doing anything that may make you uncomfortable. We would love to meet you!
    Assemblies of God church in East Brunswick, NJ
  • Neither was Jesus! Seriously, we invite you to come, get to know us, ask questions, engage us in conversation, and experience a caring community.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Wessington Springs, SD
  • We want to help you become a Christian. Do you know for sure if you're going to Heaven when you die? We want to help you answer that question. We often use the ABCs of Salvation to explain how to receive eternal life. A-Admit to God that you are a sinner. Romans 3:23 says, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." B-Believe the Jesus is God' Son and that He died on the cross to pay for your sin. Romans 5:8 - "God proves His love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." C-Confess your faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord and Commit your life to Him. Romans 10:9 - "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." We would love to talk with you further if you are considering giving your life to the Lord. Please contact us! Let's talk!
    Baptist (SBC) church in Marengo, OH
  • We believe everyone needs to belong in a church so you'll be warmly welcomed and welcomed back.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Fayette, MO
  • You will be welcomed and encouraged to learn more about the Christian life based on God's teaching.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Newberg, OR
  • There is a place for you here. This is a place for you to comfortably explore your journey that has brought you here. This a place that you can be accepted and grow. We are here for you as fellow learners in our faith as we strive together, to support one and other and live as Jesus taught us. We are here to celebrate with you the gift God has given us in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Allentown, PA
  • Come and ask questions, we welcome you.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Nathalie, VA
  • We would be happy to have you come and visit! We would be happy to talk with you about any questions you may have.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Jackson, TN
  • You will be welcomed and you will not be alone.
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in North Hollywood, CA
  • All are welcome at God's Table.
    Episcopal church in 76522, TX
  • The church is not a hotel for saints but a hospital for sinners
    Baptist (SBC) church in Waipahu, HI
  • If you are not a believer - you are as welcome as anyone in our community. We would love to introduce you to our Lord, and have the opportunity to demonstrate the eternal life God really offers through genuine people and relationships.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Buckeye, AZ
  • We are invitational to those who have not yet accepted Christ as Savior. You will find us a very non-judgmental people recognizing that it is only by the Grace of God that lives are changed. No perfect people allowed, we are very real, quick to love, quick to forgive, quick to serve.
    Assemblies of God church in Round Rock, TX
  • Everyone is welcome
    Lutheran (ELCA) church in Pearland, TX
  • The good news is that Jesus Christ is God's provision for man's sin. We are not capable of doing enough good works to erase our sin debt. Ephesians 2:8-9 "for by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." It is not enough to simply know this truth. We must exercise our faith. John 1:12 says, "but to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." How do you receive Christ? Accept that you are a sinner, Believe that Jesus died for your sins, Confess that Jesus is you Lord and Savior. If you would like more information and someone to pray with you, please come visit us.
    Baptist (SBC) church in Robertsville, MO
  • You are Welcome here! We're Praying For You
    American Baptist Churches USA church in Saltillo, PA
  • Come and find out how to become one! Jesus will save any who come to Him in true faith and repentance!
    Nondenominational church in Lafayette, CO