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Planning Your Visit

Marathon Church began in 1996 with a small group in a living room that had a vision. The first Sunday morning service was held Sunday, March 30, 1997. Since then we’ve seen hundreds of lives changed along the way. We are committed to leading people on a life-changing journey to Love God and Love People more. That’s why we do what we do in our ministry, it is a movement of God, something you have to see to believe.

To help with your first visit, you may want to check out:

If you’re interested in more details about who we are please join us for Marathon 101, a class taught by our Pastors that covers the history, purpose, strategy, and structure of Marathon Church.

  • What will the experience be like?
  • The service experiences include worship music and a message. We’ll also throw in some media and lights just to keep things interesting. The music is led by a worship leader along with a live band featuring today’s music. The message is always focused on addressing the real issues that real people face in their daily lives. The service lasts for approximately 65 minutes. You will find a friendly environment where everyone is welcomed.
  • How early should I get there?
  • Plan on arriving to the campus at least 15 minutes before the service starts. That will give you time to park, check your kids into to their classrooms, and grab a cup of coffee before the service begins. You’ll want to make sure you get into the auditorium before the music starts. We’ll give you a heads up when we’re about to begin.
  • What should I wear?
  • Don’t worry about wearing “your Sunday best” to Marathon. We dress very casually around here. Leave that tie at home. Its very likely the teaching pastor will be wearing blue jeans. In fact, when the weather warms up, don’t be surprised if you see lots of people in shorts.
  • What about my kids?
  • Marathon Kids is designed for children from birth through fifth grade. Your child will experience age-appropriate teaching, music and fun activities designed to introduce them to a life-changing journey with Jesus Christ. Marathon Kids is led by staff and volunteers who will be there each week to care for and love on your child. By the way, we utilize a check-in system that ensures a safe environment for your child and also allows for efficient drop-off and pick-up.
  • What if I want to learn more about Marathon?
  • If you're interested in learning more about who we are, please join us for Marathon 101, a class taught by our Pastors that covers the history, purpose, strategy, and structure of Marathon Church. If you can’t find your answers, feel free to stop by our Guest Services area on Sundays or connect with our office at 864-220-0632 info@marathonchurch.org