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Faith Christian Center
3059 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 433-8800
http://www.faith-future.com
Senior Pastor Andre Butler

Location
Smyrna, GA (1 light north of Concord and South Cobb Drive Intersection)
Sunday Service Times
8:45 am & 11:15 am
 

Service Time - 11:15 am - 1:40 pm

Unique Observations -
Faith Christian Center (not to be confused with Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell) is a contemporary, progressive church pastored by the youthful Pastor Andre Butler. I discovered Faith Christian Center after noticing its billboard which is prominently placed right across the street from the church on South Cobb Drive. While my personal battle continues over the church nursery saga for my now 15-month old daughter, I decided to take a chance and bring her inside to church with me. Seating for families with small children is in the back of the church, but the ushers were extremely friendly and accommodating. No Nazi-ushers here, just warm smiles and extended hands for this newcomer!

 The service itself had was very progressive - Praise Ministry, Drama Ministry, Sermon, Offering. The Praise Ministry lead the congregation in contemporary worship praise - that reminded me of similar style to Destiny Metro Church. After the Praise Ministry - the new member welcome will make you feel right at home, as members surround visitors and sing them a welcome song.  After you are warmed up and in the spirit, the unique Drama Ministry, in an effort to reach souls and spread the word via multiple channels, conducted a “talk-show” styled panel where people spoke of addictions.  

Last, but certainly not least, the sermon by Pastor Andre Butler. Pastor Butler’s sermon style is best described as “keeping it real” conversational. His topic was on “Eat Until You Are Full”, whereby people should partake in the Word “until they are full”. You can see the many analogies that can develop from this topic. I thought it was an interesting concept on really encouraging people to delve into a deeper relationship with Christ. Rev. Butler’s content, style and delivery resoundingly spoke to a much younger audience, which I think was reflected by the large number of young members and children in attendance.

In summary - Faith Christian Center is a church poised for rapid growth and expansion. Pastor Butler has a clear 12 Point vision for the church and a strategic direction for the future. It is a young church, both congregation wise as well as historically, but I think the youth of the church brings its unique charm, style and approach. If you want to get in “on the ground floor” of a church set for greatness, give Faith Christian Center a try.

Just The Facts
Shaw Temple AME Zion Church
775 Hurt Road
Smyrna, Georgia 30082 
770-801-8185
http://www.shawtemple.org
Dr. George D. Crenshaw, Sr. Pastor

Location
Smyrna - East West Connector - near Wal-Mart

Sunday Service Times
1st Sundays
- 11 am and 6 pm
All Other Sundays
- 8 am
- 11 am

Church Type
Denomination - AME Zion
Size (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) - Medium

From the church website…
“Our motto “Seeing, Speaking, and Serving the Same Vision,” expresses who we are.  We are commanded by Christ to go teach and make disciples.  The transformation and spiritual growth of individuals is an outgrowth of the work we do at Shaw.  We work diligently to bring people to Christ, to demonstrate the glory of God through worship, to show the love of Christ through fellowshipping together, and to disciple those who are within the body of Christ. 

Please join us You’ll be inspired by our dynamic music ministry and transformed by the vibrant preached and taught Word.  Working together to glorify God, we diligently seek to impact the lives of members and non-members.  Shaw Temple Church is committed to reaching the world for Christ.”

My Impressions
Unreviewed at this time.