Christian Colleges and Universities

Christians attend church because it’s good for their spiritual well-being. It’s how they express their love and thankfulness to God. It’s also a way for them to spend time with each other, and bond over their common beliefs. Hebrews 10:24-25 says “And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near.” In order to have a strong relationship with God, Christians must maintain a strong fellowship with their church-going brethren. Across America, there are a number of “Megachurches” that possess strong followings of believers who seek to live their lives according to God’s plan. Below is a listing of 10 of those churches; all of which have devoted congregations that reach into at least the 10,000s.

• Cavalry Chapel Fort Lauderdale
  The church’s website describes it as “not a building, not a person, not a religious institute. It is a vibrant body of believers through which God is able to work and be glorified.” Cavalry Chapel is the biggest church in Florida, boasting a weekly congregation of roughly 18,000. It’s committed to remain true to the basic Christian doctrines and avoid the political fluff with which many other churches are consumed. This ensures there’s no division within their worshipping body.
• Fellowship Church
  The 21-year-old church located in Grapevine has a consistent following of roughly 20,000 Texans. Pastor Ed Young has written 13 books and has appeared on television shows like ABC’s Nightline. In that appearance, he debated AshleyMadison.com – an online dating website for married people – founder Noel Biderman about the importance of the Seventh Commandment.
• Lakewood Church
  When you listen to a sermon delivered by Pastor Joel Osteen, it’s easy to understand why more than 43,000 Houstonians attend Lakewood Church each week. His positive and all-inclusive personality is a big reason why the church’s services are televised each week on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
• LifeChurch.tv
  Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel is effective at spreading the word of God. His church is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, but more than 26,000 Christians attend services on his 13 campuses in six states each week. According to LifeChurch.tv’s website, its congregation enjoys a casual atmosphere with live music, friendly people, opportunities to help others and thought-provoking messages.
• North Point Community Church
  Located in the heart of the Bible Belt, this Atlanta church has more than 23,000 loyal attendees at its three campuses each week. Its mission is “to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ,” and its strategy is “to create environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders,” according to its website.
• Saddleback Church
  Pastor Rick Warren is best known for authoring the Christian self-help book The Purpose Driven Life, which was a New York Times best seller. More than 22,000 people gather before him each week to find “love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and encouragement.” The church has four campuses in California – Corona, Irvine, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, San Clemente – and one internet campus.
• Second Baptist Church
  Second Baptist is the second largest church in the Houston area with a weekly congregation of just fewer than 23,000 people on five campuses. It attempts to shed the stereotype of being a stodgy Baptist church by priding itself on being open to believers from varying Christian faiths.
• Southeast Christian Church
  Worshipping is a lifestyle at Southeast, which hosts more than 17,000 people weekly in Louisville, Kentucky. Its mission is to “provide Christians with a place they can develop relationships with each other, grow in their walk with the lord and put their faith into action through Christ-centered services,” according to its website.
• Willow Creek Community Church
  Willow Creek’s six campuses serve the Chicago area and beyond by offering worshipers services centered on life-relevant messages related to God’s word. More than 23,000 people attend the church, which encourages them to build fulfilling and mutually-beneficial relationships with one another. Completed in September of 2004, its impressive worship center cost $73 million to build. It claims to be the largest legitimate theatre on this continent.
• Woodlands Church
  Woodlands Church has a weekly congregation of just more than 17,000 Texans and counting; it’s one of the fastest growing churches in the nation. Pastor Kerry Shook strives to make church a fun experience, and his message is broadcast worldwide. His wife Chris is also an active participant in the church as the Director of Missions and Women’s Ministry.