Bayside Community Church - Bayshore Gardens Campus

TIM BELL

I have been putting off a review of COTC in Bradenton because I have been searching my soul for the right words. Well the words still haven't come but I don't want anyone looking for a place to praise and worship wait any longer or go anywhere else! I was raised catholic so there may be some of you reading this and understand why I was away from any church for a long time. GUILT!!! Here is my official review of COTC My wife begged me to go to a church service the past Easter, we decided on COTC in Bradenton..(it was the closest). The service was great the people were welcoming. A couple of weeks later we had family in town and THEY decided to go to a Sunday service so I again suggested COTC in Bradenton. (again the closest). That week Pastor Stan had just started a series of messages and I continued to attend weekly. The love that is shown to everyone no matter the situation their arms are open. The community outreach is off the chart! I started to not just hear and listen, but to understand. I have started to slowly forgive myself, which I would have never though I was worthy of. I was so far away from God but God never left me. Thank you Pastor Stan and the entire COTC family for welcoming me and my wife. I pray that you will find us here!

Becky Ashenfelter

Very friendly church….I have attended 3 times and have felt very welcome each time. Very casual and real genuine people. I felt a real “family” atmosphere. Looking forward to making this my “home church!”

Alex Zorba

Friendly, Faithful, Engaging When we moved to the area we were looking for a church. Went to several. They were all ok - folks were nice, they preached the Word, etc. but none "rung the bell" for us. Went on-line and found COTC. It was clear quickly that this was a match for us. Been going for 3 years now and are active - COTC provides MANY small groups opportunities outside of weekend services which I think is key to make connections, friends, grow your faith, etc. I joke with folks that there are 40 churches that are closer to my house than COTC is. This is untrue, its actually slightly more, I checked. I'm glad my path has crossed with COTCs.

Brandie Kedzierski

We had our Wedding Rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony held at the church! The church secretary was very nice and good to work with! Lisa was assisting us and was extremely helpful and nice! She was there the entire time (super late for the rehearsal dinner, early for wedding day prep, and was there as we left the church from the wedding ceremony)! Lisa put together our communion table and guest book table for us and she did a perfect job! She made all the finishing touches come together beautifully! Freddy did the sound for the wedding ceremony and did a great job! He is very friendly and very helpful! He even put together a video collage of us that was beautifully played before the ceremony began! The Church itself was beautiful and clean and exceeded our expectations for the wedding ceremony venue! Thank you all so much!!!