Quick Facts
Founded
2008
Denomination
Non-denominational
Service Times
Sunday 9:30 AM & 11:45 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Louie Giglio: Founder of Passion Conferences; MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author ('I Am Not But I Know I Am', 'Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table')
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Giglio affirms Christ as Lord and Savior. Passion movement is Christ-exalting in worship.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Giglio has SWBTS training but preaching style is more motivational/topical than expository. Inerrancy likely affirmed but not the driving emphasis.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's discipleship program found. Passion targets young adults broadly.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Gospel is preached. Salvation by grace through faith affirmed.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Husband-wife co-pastor framing functionally elevates women into pastoral title alongside husbands, conflicting with complementarian elder polity.
Male lead pastor; features women speakers at Passion conferences; complementarian but soft
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
No elder board or plural-elder governance visible — pastoral authority concentrated in Giglio + campus husband-wife couples.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Topical/motivational. Giglio is a gifted communicator but not an expository preacher. Conference-style energy.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Passion movement has mobilized millions of young adults and raised significant funds for anti-trafficking. Missions heart is genuine.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Giglio has made culturally accommodating statements. In 2020 he used the phrase 'white blessing' when discussing racial issues, suggesting some cultural drift.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Live site confirms husband-wife co-pastor leadership model: Louie+Shelley Giglio (Global), Brad+Brittany Jones (Atlanta), Jonathan+Mary Pickens (Cumberland), Dan+Jo Watson (Trilith), Ben+Donna Stuart (DC). Shelley Giglio publicly named as Passion co-founder. No elder plurality, no confessional network (no 9Marks/Acts 29/TGC/SBC). Personality-driven Passion Movement structure. Flip RED.
WARNING!
Assessment
Passion City Church and Louie Giglio's broader Passion movement have done genuine good in mobilizing young adults for worship and anti-trafficking causes. However, the church is personality-driven, conference-culture oriented, and topical in preaching style. Giglio has shown some cultural accommodation tendencies and the ministry lacks the doctrinal precision and male-headship emphasis that MOOP values. Not a bad church, but not a GREEN church either. YELLOW — good entry point for young believers but needs stronger expository and patriarchal commitments.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
515 Garson Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
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