Bayside Church

My wife, family and I have been going to this church for almost 11 years now. It has been an incredible journey of faith, connection, and experience of Jesus and God's love. This church is such a community driven church, expanding on the Word and sharing in God's love for all. There are so many community programs to be involved in, notwithstanding a vast array of 'Connect' groups.

If zero was a possibility.

The people whose lives have been crushed by this place are innumerable and continues to grow by the year. The senior pastor criticises other Church leadership for their unhealthy behaviour but it’s a cover for the pile of people left behind their own Church. Manipulative, controlling leadership with no accountability or transparency and no genuine love for people. Money hungry senior pastors who live opulent lives while many of the other staff are grossly underpaid. A Church who’ve abandoned scripture. There are many wonderful Churches, living with integrity, but ones like this taint peoples view of Church overall.
This is not a safe place.
Church has changed, check out while you can.

I was part of this congregation many years ago, very cliquey our small group ostracised and judged my mum the girls excluded me occasionally. Rob is very divisive on medical choice and has a vendetta to demonise people who didn’t want the jab for real health concerns that are personal. It is very much about status within the Church rather than real open connections with Jesus, real relationships and growth within the congregation and inspiring change in the hearts of others.

Disappointing. I had emailed the church 3 times but no one had replied. I had not been to church for a long time and most of the pentecostal type churches in Melbourne are mostly international students. I was in a very tough place and was really struggling, especially after covid, and wanted to talk to someone and give church a go again. I ended up going again anyway and no one greeted me or said a word, and i'm a very normal person. Won't be going again.

I love this church. They love God & people in real & tangible ways. Holy Spirit led worship & sound biblical teaching inspires discipleship & courageous love. Am privileged to call it "my local"

I grew up in Bayside Church and it has been such a blessing to see this church love on its congregation. I love Bayside. I love the strong emphasis on safety in the sense of inclusion and acceptance. I am so excited for the future of Bayside Church Melbourne!

Bayside Church is a fantastic place to grow in your relationship with God. They have a great focus on discipleship and have many opportunities for going deeper in faith. The pastors really have a heart for people and everyone is welcome!

I couldn't imagine belonging to any other community of believers! 100% the most accepting church I have been too; one that welcomes questions, has rigorous theological conversation and exploration, is not offended when you don't conform to typical expectations of 'Christianity', and one that genuinely cares about justice, mercy and, most importantly, LOVE.

Love my Bayside Church fam. I have loved being part of Bayside for over 4 years now. I love the leadership of the church from Ps Christie and Ps Rob and the rest of the staff + connect leaders. I love that Bayside reflects a Jesus to the world that courageously loves, and love that Bayside seeks to be a people who follow in His footsteps. A bunch of people who are authentic, and okay with being amateurs at love and grace but who seek to live that way always. Come check us out!

I attended this church for 3 years before God woke me up and I realised I was in a greedy, self promoting, non- biblical apostate "church". All I can say is READ YOUR BIBLES for yourself and RUN FROM THIS PLACE!

Best church I have ever been to, no questions on jesus”s plans for bayside cause it goes world wide Rob + Christie Buckingham r the leading pastors for Jesus “s ever welcoming an present kingdom palace with over 30,000 members and still growing, all the lost sheep are treated equally An it’s a very welcoming non judgmental environment, even have evening service, aswell as cafe church. I am proud to say 17 years ago I was baptised there an still remain one body in Christ, these guys r righteous true believer

Very nice and friendly people. Very inclusive, warm and real.
Great church and great congregation.

Great church! Ps Rob and Christie Buckingham's heart for God and love for people shine. The church serves the community locally and other mission work abroad.friendly, family orientated, welcoming.