Antioch Church

My first time coming to this church. I tried to come last week but i had a bad cough so i left and came today and brought a friend. Im new to Belmont Heights and a friend from my last church recommended this place as a new place to worship and get involved in my community and im so THRILLED she did. I loved hearing the choir and the message was on point. It was very crowded but not surprising since the service was wonderful. My spirit was fed.

What an awesome community of ppl that welcomed me with open arms. I really felt like I could take off the mask and just be myself. They even had staff around the neighborhood to welcome you as walked from your car there but, they have a shuttle that will lick you and drop off from the parking lot. I would encourage anyone that is looking for a new church to check out Antioch Church of Long Beach. They’re much more multicultural then I thought. I honestly can’t say enough about how warm hearted the ppl are there, can’t wait to go back and receive another great msg sermon from Pastor Wayne.

Antioch Church has blessed my life in so many ways I can’t express. Ever since I joined in 2012, the people of Antioch have truly become my family. Pastor Wayne and Lady Myesha are two amazing examples of young people living Christian lives the right way. I will forever be grateful to them and everyone there that has helped enrich my life immeasurably.

Wonderful Church! Come here if you want to join others who want to grow more as believers in Christ. The church has amazing leaders who genuinely care about people and the members who attend the church are very friendly. The best thing I like about the church is that the message given by the pastor is not only engaging but also has the ability to transform the life of every listener; This does depend on the application of the principles of course. The church also has a wonderful music department and the presence of God can be felt during praise and worship every Sunday. I’ve been to many churches but this one has definitely become home.

I love the atmosphere at this church, I like Pastor Wayne because not only is he a good preacher, but more importantly a Teacher of the Faith and that is something that’s not often received when you go to most churches today. Lady Myesha and the Choir put it down every Sunday with great Praise and Worship before service, and being a member of the church I invite any and everyone to come hear Pastor Wayne Chaney speak you will be lifted by the end of service… like my favorite shirt says «God at Work»

Thank you for the interactive youth art exhibition. Who thinks of all these projects?
There was a wonderful painting of someone stepping out on faith with a big heart to catch him (or her). And another with rivers of living water flowing over it.
I appreciate Terri Rivers and the other teachers for showing youth how to make tabernacles with 3-​D shoeboxes and piecing the stunning Body of Christ together with individual works of art.
I even got to glue a leaf with my name onto the tree with so many others who are falling in love with Christ.
It was an awesome experience.

I went to service this morning after moving from the inland empire and from another baptist church that I loved and I was hoping to have a good time and I met a lovely woman named Lynn I believe who helped me and my girlfriend as we are new to the service and we were invited there by a choir member.
So upon getting there, Lynn, let us go in the tail-​end of the 8am service to wait and when it was over, we weren’t sure where to go, where to wait for my friend from choir. And I honestly couldn’t believe that there was a member there who was helping direct people out and she had her arm out-​stretched across my chest, touching my breast fairly uncomfortably and not acknowledging the fact that I was there and possibly new by simply just asking. I moved back as far as possible but I was between the line of people and the table in the back and I felt so embarrassed.
I’m judged daily on how I look and I have never cared but when I go to church, I go for God and I go for healing, not to be uncomfortable. I want to go back badly and I feel I will maybe for bible study as I have only heard amazing things about the church.
Again, I met Lynn, she was amazing. So not everyone was like this. But this woman, not knowing me and invading that very personal space on my body had me very anxious and uncomfortable. I’d like to know I can come back and be welcomed without being a number and not herded out or disregarded for any reason. Please help, I’d never want to rate a place that seemed really nice with only 3 stars especially when the member that invited me has the most amazing heart… I wish to ultimately join, I just hope that I have a better experience
I left after that and I lied to that friend, that didn’t feel good but I felt more uncomfortable explaining all of this to him at that point, in which I will soon but I’d like to voice it and hopefully change my rating maybe when I get a real chance to see what the church is like
Thank you for having me the short time I was there, thank you, Lynn!

Thank you Antioch Church of Long Beach! Your helpful and dedicated staff do so much to help everyone! I listen to your church ministry on KJLH faithfully every Sunday! I have been a KJLH listener for several years! I look forward to attending the Long Beach Gospel Festival! I was raised in church so I know it is very important to attend church! I sincerely appreciate ALL your staff and everything you do! Antioch Church is very organized! Many blessings to everyone! Thank you!

I visited today and I must say I am glad I did. I actually formed my opinion before I knew the Pastor was on Preachers of LA (LOL I’m behind on my TV shows). I was greeted and given a bulletin at the front door. The lady asked if it was my first time and I said yes. She explained where to go and hoped I enjoy the service. The Pastors wife was preaching and I enjoyed her message. The Praise and worship was fabulous. For the most part everyone seemed friendly and several people approached me and spoke. After service I was able to walk right up to Pastor and I told him I enjoyed service and he welcomed me and wished for my return. When I was leaving the lady at the door spoke to me about the ministries and the children’s church they have. I was invited to the couples Jazz and Jokes event they have coming up at the table outside. An older lady and her daughter actually came up to me, struck up a conversation and we exchanged phone numbers. Overall it was a great experience for a first visit. I was expecting a mega church with bougie people and security guards everywhere but, it reminded me of the church I grew up with in Northwest DC. Very homey and welcoming.

I found out about this church from the reality TV show, «Preachers of LA.» I know, cheesy, right? But I’m actually really glad that I came.
I’ve been looking for a good church to go to in the South Bay Area, and I really like this one. It’s contemporary, casual, and there are many ministries to serve you & your family.
Today was my second visit here. I dropped my teenage bro & sis off at the Church’s café across the street, dropped the niece and nephew off at kid’s kingdom, and took myself to the main worship service to get uplifted, encouraged, and inspired.
All in all, it’s a great place to start if you’re looking for a nice church. The minister and his wife are funny, young, and obviously gifted in ministry.
Kudos to the staff.
The music is nice but I think it’s too loud (way too loud) for the space they’re in.

I listened to your pastor speak on an online sermon and I enjoyed it, but when I visited your websites I noticed in your photos it was all black people. Even all of your Unilocal reviewers are of one race. Since there are no other races in your pictures it sends the message that you aren’t very welcoming outside of your race. Why do we still have this divide in 2014? Why would I feel welcome going to such a church? I will not attend an all white church, much less attend an all black church especially in Southern California. It shows a racial divide, which is completely unbiblical. I have attended an African American church before that had a huge focus on becoming multi cultural. What is your church doing?

Pastor Wayne is amazing. Service times have been changed slightly for the new year. 8:30 service is coffee with God. Coffee is served prior to service and next service is still 10:30 and final service is at 1pm. There is something for everyone and great services on wednesday for the whole family

I recently moved to Downtown Long Beach and was immediately looking for a new church home since the one I previously loved and attended was in Lancaster, which is now too far (2hr away). Every week I have been visiting a new church and was not enthused about going back to none of them until today. This Sunday me and my fiancé checked out Antioch of Long Beach and we were blessed beyond words.
The praise and worship is so good! Full of seasoned musicians, vocalist, the whole nine. I was raised in church so I know a lot of church songs but the songs they were singing had to be original because I have never heard music like this. All the music consist of such beautiful lyrics and was heartfelt, anointed, and just flat out awesome. The Pastor’s wife Myesha Chaney lead the worship service and her voice was amazing… I told my fiancé OMG I want her to sing at our wedding lol (but back to the worship) I immediately felt the presence of the Lord and was in tears the whole time She is just really gifted & compliments her husband so well! As a young couple it is important for us to be apart of a ministry where we can look up to the pastor and his wife as a couple, so seeing their beautiful dynamic was cool for us:) .
Now usually if I visit a church with worship that good I don’t mind if the word of God (preaching) is sub-​par but at this church you don’t have to sacrifice neither.
Pastor Chaney breaks down the scripture in such a clear way. He helps you gain insight about the Bible, which you more then likely wouldn’t grasp if you were to read the scripture on your own. He is just truly anointed to teach and spread God’s word and after hearing it I was so inspired and strengthened to seek God even more, to push through any oppositions in life.
Me and my fiancé are so excited for next Sunday and I hope this review will make it clear that you need to add this church to your search list lol. Everyone was really nice and it’s hard to find a church where the music, preaching, and warmth of the congregation are all great so give it a try :)
Note: the parking I’snt that great so come early enough to find a spot. They also have 3 serv times which is really convenient just check out their website for more deets!