Elevate Life Church - Riverside Campus

Non-Denominational · Contemporary worship · Riverside, CA

Location
Riverside, California 92501
Denomination
Non-Denominational
Worship style
Contemporary
Size
Mid-size
Ministries & emphasis
Contemporary, Expository Preaching, Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Small Groups, Young Adults
Google rating
★ 4.7 (160 reviews)
Kids ministry
Yes

What visitors say

I love Elevate Life Church a lot. Praise God for guiding me to this wonderful church. When I went for the first time back on 1st of August 2025 to attend a young adults bible study, I felt welcomed and loved by others and I sense that this church will be a good fit. It took a bit of time to get adapted and getting to know other Christians. I got to meet Pastors Tom and Heather, one of the most loving people you'll ever meet! I love them a great deal! I took that big step on attending service, though I started with Wednesdays before doing Sundays and now I can do both. I have grown and I feel like a different person a year later from the fellowship with others to attending service almost every week to making the Lord proud by praying and reading his Word. I am glad to have such a community who is there for me with support, love, and prayer. No doubt I'll give them 5 stars! Visited Elevate Church recently and had a really positive experience. Everyone was welcoming from the moment I walked in, and the atmosphere felt warm and genuine. The message was encouraging, easy to connect with, and uplifting. Music was great, and the overall service was well organized. It’s a place where you can feel comfortable whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been attending for a while. Definitely worth checking out. This church is not alive and not worth the drive! I attended Elevate Life Church for about two years. When I first started attending, the slogan “Loving People to Life” genuinely reflected what I experienced. The church felt welcoming, focused on discipleship, and passionate about helping people grow in their faith. Over time, though, it felt like the priorities shifted. From my perspective, the emphasis became more about polished productions, book promotions, comedy-driven sermons, large women’s conferences, and theatrical performances than about discipleship and reaching people. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with those things, they seemed to take center stage in a way that felt different from what originally drew me to the church. It also seemed like there was an increasing focus on image and presentation. Even the worship felt noticeably different, and the overall culture no longer felt as authentic or Christ-centered as it once had. I truly hope Elevate Life Church rediscovers the heart that first made it such a welcoming place—a church where loving people to life is more than just a slogan. Really does feel like coming home, even for those of us raised in the church, this place is for the broken and hurting. If the world, past "churches" and life in general has beat you to death, come on home it's safe and inviting, regardless of your past. There is power in the name of Jesus. Amen. Glad I found Elevate. Pastor Tom and Heather along with everyone there has made going to church something I look forward to. My understanding of Jesus has grown tremendously since I've been there. I really feel a part of this place.

Is Elevate Life Church - Riverside Campus right for me?

Elevate Life Church - Riverside Campus may be a good fit if you're looking for contemporary worship, a Non-Denominational church, a church with a kids ministry in Riverside. Every church feels different in person — plan to visit a Sunday service, and check the church's website for current service times.

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