thinking about coming to next level?

SUNDAYS |10:00A
4317 STEVENS MILL RD
MATTHEWS, NC 28104

If it's your first time at Next Level, you are our honored guest. If you would like to explore what our services are like or have some questions, keep reading. And if you're coming Sunday, you won't regret it.

Plan Your Visit

Ok, so you're coming to Next Level this Sunday and we're going to meet you at the door...

This Sunday In-Person @ 10:00am

First time at Next Level?

Don’t want to go alone?

Been a few times but you’d like to ask a few questions, tour the property, or connect with some staff and leaders?

You can reserve your seat by clicking the button below and you will get:

met at the front door
introduced around
help getting your kids checked in to Kids Church
a guided tour of the campus
seats reserved for you in the service of your choice

So reserve your seat right now. We can’t wait to meet you.

Plan Your Visit

We know that you’ve heard other churches tell you to “come as you are”. We also know that you’ve probably taken some of them up on that claim with mixed results. You’re skeptical. We get it. But hear us when we say,

YOUR STORY IS SAFE HERE.

Your story is what makes you who you are…and you are precious to us.

This Sunday In-Person @ 10:00am

Frequently Asked Questions

Walking into any new environment can be intimidating and scary…especially walking into a new church! You like to know what to expect when you walk into a new place. We’re here to help with that. You may find that Next Level does things a little differently than the churches you are used to. Here are a few frequently asked questions to help you know what to expect when you walk on our campus on a Sunday morning.

You are welcome to wear whatever makes you comfortable…from a dress to your favorite old Metallica t-shirt. You do not have to dress up here but if that makes you comfortable, go for it! Most people wear casual attire (jeans and business casual).
You can expect about 65 minutes of music and teaching at our services. There is a Welcome Center area outside the lobby where you can receive a tour of our campus or just be directed anywhere that you need to go.
You can expect about 65 minutes of music and teaching at our services. Want to know what our teaching is like? Check out our [current series](https://www.nextlevelchurch.org/watch/).
At Next Level Church, we believe kids matter to God—and they matter to us. That’s why we’ve created a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn about Jesus on their level while parents enjoy the service with peace of mind.
Our kids ministry is designed for infants through elementary-aged children and includes:
- Age-appropriate Bible teaching
- Fun games and activities
- Worship made for kids
- Caring, background-checked volunteers
- A clean and secure check-in/check-out process
More than anything, we want kids to feel loved, welcomed, and excited to come back each week. We’re not just babysitting—we’re helping build a foundation of faith that can last a lifetime.
When you arrive, our team will help you get checked in and answer any questions you have. We’d love to help your family feel right at home.
The next generation is so important! They are our future leaders and world changers. They need a safe, fun environment to learn about God and experience His love for them.
Services on Sundays | 10:00a
Our student service for Middle and High school students is a time of music, games, teaching, and small group discussion time. Our goal is for your student to experience a transforming relationship with Jesus and you will feel comfortable knowing that he/she is in a safe environment that you can trust
If you consider yourself to be any of the following, you are absolutely welcome here at Next Level Church:
Addict | Thief | Prostitute | Hindu | Buddhist | Muslim | Christian | Greedy CEO | Victim of a Public Kiss Cam | Straight | Gay | Gang Banger | Transgender | C Student | A Student | Tweaker | Twerker | Believer | Grandparent | Backslider | Millennial | Gen Xer | Self Hater | Alcoholic | Pimp | Televangelist | Narcissist | Stoner | Atheist | Agnostic | Zealot | Idolater | Nickelback Fan | Pornographer | Playboy | Republican | Democrat | Libertarian | Black | White | Asian | Latino | Glutton | Sales Person
YOU are welcome here…unless you are perfect. NO PERFECT PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED, they would mess up the place.

Plan Your Visit

Have Kids?

In the kids area, you will find:

Fun Services
Engaging Music
Age Appropriate Bible Lessons
Leaders Who Love Kids
Spaces Designed Just for Kids

Where was that when we were kids? Haha…

Want one of our amazing Guest Services Team members to get everything set up for you? Just click the button below then sit back, relax, and get ready to have one of the best Sundays at church that you’ve had in a while!

Plan Your Visit

In the Student area, you will find:

A space designed for middle and high school students
Amazing music
A student-specific message
Games
Small group discussions to take the message further
Curriculum designed to encourage students to experience three things: Wonder for who God is, Discovery of who He created them to be, and a Passion for loving others.

Whether you have been in church your whole life, or never stepped foot inside a church before, there is a place for you in Next Level Students.