Kingdom In The Valley Christian Church

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• nicole white★★★☆☆7 months ago

  I’ve been thinking and praying about whether to share this, but I felt it was important to speak honestly as someone who truly cares about this church. I’ve been attending Kingdom in the Valley since I was in the fourth grade, and I’m now a junior in college. This church has been part of my life for many years, so my perspective isn’t coming from someone who is new or disconnected, but from someone who has grown up here and still wants to grow spiritually. As I’ve gotten older and more serious about my faith, I’ve found myself feeling less spiritually fulfilled during services. Many of the messages seem to focus heavily on prosperity, personal growth, and marriage, almost as if those are the main goals of the Christian life. While I understand those topics matter, I’ve been longing for teaching that centers more on deepening our relationship with Christ, surrendering our lives to Him, and keeping our focus on eternity and being with Him in heaven. I also want to share something that’s been weighing on me regarding how Scripture is taught. I value that the church identifies itself as Scripture-based, but at times it feels like verses are picked from different books to support a specific message, rather than walking through the full context of the passage. Without understanding the background, audience, and full meaning of a scripture, it can feel like we’re missing the deeper story God intended, and it becomes harder to truly grow in our understanding of His Word. Another thing I’ve struggled with is the lack of engagement with what people are actually facing right now. So many people are dealing with real struggles—mental health, financial stress, broken relationships, uncertainty about the future, things that are happening globally, and when those things aren’t acknowledged or prayed over openly, it can feel like faith is being separated from real life. Issues should be seen and feel guided, not avoided. One concern I’ve wrestled with over time is the way leadership and teaching are presented. In addition to the main pastor preaching, members of his immediate family—including some of his children—are also regularly placed in preaching roles. While I believe God can call anyone, it can sometimes feel assumed that people in the pastor’s family are meant to preach, and that doesn’t always come across as spiritually discerned. Not everyone close to leadership is automatically called to pastoral authority, and at times it feels more familial than Spirit-led. I’ve also struggled with the content often shared by the First Lady regarding marriage. While marriage is absolutely a holy covenant, repeated messages about enduring deep marital struggle solely because “marriage is sacred” or because “you made it through” can be concerning—especially in a room that includes young women. Teaching young girls that staying in painful or unhealthy situations is or can be the right or godly thing to do can be harmful. The Bible does not romanticize suffering at the expense of wisdom, safety, or truth. Lastly I believe church should be a place where people receive conviction and are challenged to change in ways that last beyond Sunday. Lately, the messages feel more like motivational speeches meant to encourage for the moment rather than preaching that truly convicts, challenges sin, and calls people into deeper repentance and transformation throughout the week. I’m sharing this respectfully and with love. I’m grateful for the role this church has played in my life, and my hope is simply that it can continue to grow into a place where people are not only encouraged, but also deeply challenged, convicted, and drawn closer to Christ in a lasting way. Thank you for taking the time to read this and hear the heart behind it.

• Nate Walls★☆☆☆☆6 months ago

  This church is terrible there is no spiritual fulfillment. It's always him talking about finances of the church how it took a million dollars to get it. Then I went back again he mentions the electricity bill is 15,000 they need it in 10 days.... I only went because my sister kept inviting me she didn't grow up in cogic like I did so she is blind to everything. They do have a lot of members but they lucked up because Phoenix AZ had low population of African Americans up until 2020 when people moved here. It's only a handful of black churches and they are the only black church in North Phoenix. It's no holy ghost in this church at all. They just take communion and walk in christ the way they want, not how the word say

• Kim “Kimmy Kat” Phillips★★★★★8 months ago

  I have been attending Kingdom for about six months. Pasters Reginald and Kelley are on fire for Christ. They are wholeheartedly committed to growing your faith, family, finance and fitness. I am constantly inspired andy my faith continues to grow through their teachings the word of God🙏 …

• Sean Loehr★★★☆☆3 years ago

  Whole service was very loud, and no ear plugs in the sound booth. I wish I had a decibel meter to prove that it's well over 95. I'm surprised everyone's ears aren't bleeding. Haha! Message good, but the mix is still loud. Also if there are policies, please make them known when someone walks in. Be well brothers and sisters, and God bless.

• nathan garcia★☆☆☆☆a month ago

  Went for this first and I’ll never go again everyone was right all they talked about was electricity bill and it’s so loud you can’t even understand what there saying and passing a bucket around for money never again the Energy was really off

• Cordero Charity - REALTOR★☆☆☆☆a year ago

  I’ve attended the church three times—twice for service and once for a John P. Kee concert. Ironically, the concert was the most spiritually moving experience I’ve ever had in that building. It’s been a while since my last visit, but the experience has stayed on my heart. Personally, when pastors focus too much on finances, it distracts me from God’s word. Unfortunately, during my visits to this church, the pastor repeatedly spoke about how much the church cost. Quite frankly, that kind of information should be reserved for budget meetings, not Sunday sermons. If you preach the word of the Lord, the money will come. Congregants don’t need to hear about financials when they’re there to receive spiritual nourishment. Additionally, I was introduced to the pastor by his wife after I approached her and mentioned that, according to a mutual family connection who reached out on Facebook, we were related. During the service, I was informed that my family actually runs the church. To be clear, I had never met these individuals before—and after that encounter, I have no desire to again. The pastor dismissed me and walked away as if I was asking for money, despite the fact that I had just sat through a lengthy sermon where he continuously emphasized how much the building cost. That is not the behavior I expect from a man of God. To make matters worse, during that same sermon, he mentioned how people often approach him claiming to be family, saying something along the lines of, “We may be blood, but I don’t know you.” While that statement is fair, a true leader would take the time to get to know someone who made the effort to attend their church. Instead of tending to his flock, he made an assumption—perhaps that I wanted something from him—when, in reality, if anything, I would have advised him to stop focusing so much on money in his sermons, as it was a major turnoff. Sad to say, but the pastor of that church will never have a seat at my table.

• Rachel Anderson★☆☆☆☆a year ago

  I can’t believe this pastor is all over TikTok proudly sharing how poorly he treated his wife while they were dating—saying she wasn’t his type and criticizing her like it’s something to brag about. It's incredibly disrespectful and honestly heartbreaking to watch. I would never step foot in a church led by someone who speaks about his own wife like that.

• Peaches Lindsey★★★☆☆10 months ago

  nice size I just attended a funeral there

• Raeshonda Payne★☆☆☆☆8 months ago

  I emailed trying to join a church nearby yet I had foot surgery Oct 3 and was wondering if they have church vans, I’m from another state where they do give rides to handicapped I needed Jesus when I reached out to a church the devil was working I was achieving many goals then felt like people were trying to sabotage my success anywho today Which is weeks later from that one sentence email I sent to this church I got a call from a female who I suppose follows up with the emails weeks late mind you , asking if I was calling for rent she said they get 30 calls a day from people asking for money then I said no my rent is paid she then said oh great for you thanks Be to the lord like (girl get off my phone now I’m starting to believe the google reviews and am appalled and offended a bit ) she says “ i got your name mixed up with a Danielle Payne , something starting with a D and told me the other person looking for rent help name im thinking wow this has to be a silly joke I then said well I did see negative google reviews she went onto say those people may have just been upset I said well I wasn’t asking for rent if I needed any help it would be electric then she switched the story and said oh we provide rent assistance and food boxes and financial assistance for members of the church I’m like I wasn’t done your cutting me off from speaking , I was just trying to stick a toe in a good church giving a good word to motivate me to uplift my attitude really and your looking like you can’t even call the right person on the right topic super distasteful mind you a uber driver suggested this church because it’s closer to me than pilgrim rest

• Velma Delaney★☆☆☆☆2 years ago

  I've been attending this church for a few months, initially seeking comfort during a difficult period in my life. In the beginning, it provided the encouragement I needed, but over time, I yearned for a deeper connection with God, a more fulfilling spiritual experience, and guidance on how to live life during services. Unfortunately, what I discovered was a heavy emphasis on materialism, prosperity, and self-promotion. What deeply troubled me was the prevalence of worldly values and materialistic attitudes, particularly within the pastor's family, all of whom take turns in preaching. They appeared more concerned with wealth and appearances than with nurturing genuine faith, growth, and spiritual righteousness. Furthermore, there seemed to be a spirit of arrogance and self-centeredness within their leadership. Through prayer and bible study, as well as the pastor’s wife and daughter’s shocking behavior, I’ve come to believe there is a strong presence of the "Jezebel spirit" in the church. I even left this last sermon early when it took an inappropriate turn during a "women only Wednesday." I will not be returning. My concerns were also deepened by the fact the entire family (father, mother, son, and daughter) frequently highlighted preaching as their source of income, which gave a commercialized impression of spirituality that troubled me deeply. During services, there was a strong push for attention and enthusiastic responses, often veering off-topic and feeling like a sensationalized performance. It’s always “tell your neighbor ______,” “say ______, “I’m going to repeat _______ because I can’t hear y’all.” Also, on days when the son preached, he would insert football references into his prayers, which felt disrespectful and trivialized the sacredness of prayer. This behavior seemed to mock both God and prayer. Overall, the family's preaching style has left me questioning the sincerity of the church's teachings and whether they were genuinely in God’s presence or more interested in seeking praise and financial gain.

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Events and programs

• John P. Kee Concert

  Concert featuring John P. Kee