Search churches in Phoenix
Find churches across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and the greater Valley.
Large evangelical churches in the Valley
- Dream City Church (formerly First Assembly of God), Phoenix — one of the oldest and largest Assemblies of God churches in the country; large campus in north Phoenix; significant community ministry presence; Luke Barnett leads the congregation founded by his grandfather Tommy Barnett.
- North Phoenix Baptist Church — one of the largest Southern Baptist churches in Arizona; strong programming across all ages; theologically conservative.
- Desert Ridge Community Church — large non-denominational congregation in north Scottsdale/north Phoenix; contemporary worship; family focus.
- Scottsdale Bible Church — one of the largest evangelical churches in Arizona; theologically Reformed evangelical; strong expository preaching tradition; multiple campuses.
- Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) — one of the largest multi-site churches in the Southwest; approximately 30,000+ weekly attendance across multiple Valley campuses; non-denominational, seeker-friendly.
- Sun Valley Community Church — multi-site evangelical church with campuses across the East Valley; known for biblical teaching.
- Bethany Bible Church — independent evangelical congregation; known for expository preaching and theological depth.
Catholic Phoenix
The Diocese of Phoenix and Diocese of Tucson together serve the rapidly growing Catholic population of Arizona — boosted significantly by Hispanic immigration and internal migration from Catholic regions of the Northeast and Midwest:
- St. Mary's Basilica, downtown Phoenix — Arizona's oldest Catholic church; historic landmark; active parish with daily Mass
- Numerous Hispanic Catholic parishes throughout south Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, and Glendale — serving the valley's large Mexican American and Central American communities
- Diocese of Phoenix — one of the fastest-growing Catholic dioceses in the United States by raw numbers
Mormon (Latter-day Saint) presence
The Phoenix metro area has one of the largest Latter-day Saint populations in the country — Mesa, in particular, has been an LDS community center since the late 19th century. The Mesa Arizona Temple is one of the most visited LDS temples in the world. While LDS/Mormon is typically not classified as Christian by evangelical and Catholic standards, it is a significant religious presence in the Valley worth noting.
Hispanic and multicultural churches in Phoenix
- Spanish-language Assemblies of God congregations throughout south Phoenix, Maryvale, and Avondale
- Mexican Catholic parishes in the historic Maryvale neighborhood and across the West Valley
- Growing Central American evangelical congregations in the East Valley
- Native American Christian congregations serving the Phoenix urban Native American community (approximately the largest urban Native American population in the U.S.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest church in Phoenix?
Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) is typically the largest by weekly attendance — estimated at 30,000+ across its multiple Valley campuses. Dream City Church and Scottsdale Bible Church are also among the largest.
Is Phoenix a good city for church community as a newcomer?
Yes — Phoenix's culture of transplants (most residents were not born here) makes churches relatively accessible to newcomers. The large evangelical churches have well-developed new visitor systems, newcomer classes, and small group pathways that make integration manageable. The rapid growth of many communities also means churches are actively seeking new members rather than maintaining closed social networks.