I wish I had the "great" experience everyone else does. - Database Engineer Life.Church Employee Review

2.0
Mar 4, 2021
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Pros

Healthcare benefits are good here.

Cons

I wanted this "job" to be what I sacrificed for. It's not a job, but a "calling" - you'll hear this often. I, like many people who work here, sacrificed to take this job - sold a house, sold a car, took a lower paying job, changed churches - this is not an easy decision - it affects your whole family. I think there are many areas in this org that have great leaders. Unfortunately, I had a different experience. It took me leaving to really understand the manipulation to which I had fallen. A few months after starting, the leader who hired me left the org - which should have been a red flag. Now I found myself reporting to a newly promoted IT leader who had zero IT experience. This man has sociopathic behavior - lack of empathy, manipulative, deceitful, callous, hostile. The next three years were a constant battle between trying to improve the technical capabilities of the org and the mental squeeze from being made to feel small. It was at this job that I started counseling for the first time - which was a result of the working environment. Ultimately, I worked for a terrible leader, which for me represents my experience at Life.Church. I would strongly urge anyone wanting to work in IT at Life.Church to consider other options.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

I've worked in full-time vocational ministry for 17 years, and 5 of those have been at Life.Church. I've seen what an unhealthy church/ministry culture looks like, and I'm grateful to say that Life.Church isn't that. I've personally had a few experiences being in a small group setting with the Leadership team and with Pastor Craig, and each time they are inquisitive about me, my family, and how they can better the organization. They have always been open to feedback and have never given the impression that they "have it all figured out." I love working at Life.Church because: We are mission-driven and focused on making a lasting impact The culture is fun, positive, and team-oriented Expectations are clear, with strong systems for success I receive frequent, helpful feedback that helps me grow I feel my voice is heard, and my opinion and perspective are seen. Leadership is transparent, supportive, and holds high accountability There is a genuine care for my whole family, not just my role The benefits are incredible, and pay is competitive Performance is recognized, with raises and growth opportunities

Cons

While Life.Church has a strong overall culture, being a large organization means that campus-to-campus experiences can differ. The leadership and health of each Campus Pastor significantly influence team culture, which can sometimes create inconsistencies in how that culture is lived out day to day. I've worked at 3 Campuses, in two different states, under 3 different Campus Pastors. I did have a less-than-ideal experience at 1 campus with 1 campus pastor, who had a lower EQi and maturity level. Through that experience, I saw how leadership handled both my feedback and their leadership. I was supported, and they were held accountable.

4.0
May 13, 2026
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Pros

I love serving at my church through the role of pastor. Caring for people who take time out of their busy day to serve God through LC is a privilege. Life.Church has great benefits (401K Match & insurance) too.

Cons

Culture varies wildly from campus to campus so you could have very different experiences depending where you land. The job is much more task driven than you would expect or were told. You are often asked to do things that are outside of your job description. If you think of it more as you are here to fully serve the church in any capacity they ask and you'll do great.

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