Maranatha Baptist Church

amazing experience here! everyone is so welcoming and nice. would recommend.

Good true BIBLE based preaching ? and very friendly people.

I knew from my first visit that this was to be my Church family. I was looking for a church that put the Word of God as a high priority and preaching that reflected this. I was looking for a church that expressed godly love for each other. I was looking for a church where the preaching was theologically accurate. I found all this and more at Maranatha.

Maranatha has consistently (for 25+ years), been a church family that is grounded in the Word of God, that preaches to the people, and that exposits (interprets) the Bible through preaching, singing, and a multitude of other ministries. If you are a faithful, Bible-believing Christian, and someone eagerly looking to find a home church that nourishes you and your family, wherever each member of your family is at spiritually, I give my highest recommendation to Maranatha Baptist Church in Abbotsford.

This church gets one star simply because I cannot give it a negative amount. There are active attenders of this church who brazenly and proudly rebel against 1 Thess. 4:3-8 (among other similar texts) in this church, and are defended and even protected by the leadership. I say this based on direct and first hand knowledge of events that transpired at this church. Spiritually speaking, you'd be in far less danger having a Bible study in reactor #3 at Chernobyl then attending Maranatha Baptist. ***update*** It seems that the leadership of this church saw this review and are defending their integrity. Thats fine...but its not a "he said she said" situation. I openly charge the pastor of actively protecting church members who engage proudly, and with calculated forethought, in πορνεία. The shepherd knowingly welcomes and protects wolves within this church. The accusations that are made have been substantiated and openly admitted to, by sworn affidavit (made by the offending party, no less), that is part of a provincial court case. The thing is that the accusations are of activity that is highly immoral, but not technically *illegal* (since all parties are consenting adults), so nobody had gone to jail...but a few will go to Hell when the judge of all the earth is finally involved. Beyond that, there are tons of pieces of direct evidence (photographs, video, etc.) that the pastor has been made aware of and has willfully decided to ignore, choosing (for whatever highly suspicious reason) to defend the perpetrators against all reason and in the face of a tsunami of incontrovertible evidence. Of COURSE the wicked have to attack the motivations of their accusers, for if the evidence were called into play, there would be zero question whatsoever. The pastor of Maranatha, will one day be cut to pieces by the one he claims to "serve" (Matt. 24:48-51). This church is a living example of 1 Corinthians 5:1-2. Are there good people and good things happening there? Without a doubt. Is the leadership corrupt and covering up sins that the congregation has no clue about? Without a doubt. If someone from the district or denomination finds this review and is shocked, just ye wait. Your shock has not yet begun.

A church in which I’m proud to be called part of their family. Along with the rock solid theology from the pulpit and many faithful members of the congregation, God is using this church mightily to accomplish His work and prepare His people for eternal glory. From weekly care groups to Sunday school & other activities; this church is used by God to lead people of all ages to His throne!

10/10. Best church in town. Amazing sermons grounded in theology with great people who attend. Pastor is very intentional with his congregation and his sermons. Never felt more at home! Highly recommended! If you don’t go you’re doing yourself an injustice.

The environment that is upheld and the community from each and every member, staff, and attendee is lovely and uplifting. The sermons and preaching are excellent and you will always learn something/ take away something from your time spent there. I love this Church and I am proud to attend it / be a part of it.