Be prepared to give up your whole life - inside and outside of work - to the org - Manager Life.Church Employee Review

1.0
Apr 10, 2023
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Pros

Global reach (if you care about that).

Cons

You will slowly lose your identity as an individual, all in the name of the ministry. Be prepared to not only give your all to your job, but also your entire family spending all weekends and holidays serving at church. Eventually you'll realize that people are just coming to a feel-good experience without any opportunity to actually go deep in their faith. And you are just a cog in that system. Life.Church is really good at marketing, and their value statements are catchy. But the church has grown to a point that they don't really even live those values anymore. Sure, at first there's the honeymoon phase. But in the end, you realize that being on staff there is pretty much like being in a cult. You are controlled by a charismatic leader that forces you to give your whole life to the org, you are required to give away 10% of your below-market paycheck back to the leader (who is a multi-millionaire), and if you speak out against them you will be shunned and silenced.

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Life.Church Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. You're right: The work we're called to do is challenging! At Life.Church, we firmly believe it is also the most significant work that can be done here on Earth. We recognize the importance of stewarding our time, energy, and resources well, and we are always trying to get better at making sure that the time you spend outside the office is as fruitful and fulfilling as the time you get to invest at work. The reason numbers are important here at Life.Church is because we see every number as a person with a unique story that matters to God. We definitely don't have it all down yet, and if you would like to provide feedback on how we can improve, please email hr@life.church.

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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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