This listing isn't a gym. Google categorizes it as a church, a place of worship, and a non-profit organization, and every one of its five written reviews describes sermons, Sunday school, or church events at First Denton, not fitness training.
A Detailed Personal Account of Church Community (some content excluded)
Matthew Range's review describes a personal story from his first day at a local high school in 1990, involving a conversation about religious background with a classmate. I've excluded the bulk of the specific personal narrative here since it centers on an unrelated childhood social interaction rather than any assessment of the church itself, though the review is framed as broadly positive toward the church community.
A Detailed Account of Children's Programs and Special Needs Support
Alex Copley's review focuses specifically on the children's ministry: he describes his children loving Sunday school, his four-year-old son asking about the meaning of what he learned, and specifically praises the staff for reaching out proactively to better support his eight-year-old daughter, who has special needs. I'd flag that detail directly, since it describes a specific, proactive accommodation effort by staff rather than a generic claim of inclusivity.
A Specific Complaint About Financial Messaging
Cheyenne Wells's review raises a pointed concern about a sermon's focus: she and her husband watched an online sermon and found it focused heavily on the church's finances, specifically an $8 million budget figure mentioned as still sitting in the church's account, and additional paid conferences. That's a specific, substantive concern about financial transparency and messaging, worth noting for anyone evaluating the church's priorities.
A Detailed Account of a Well-Organized Special Event
Cathy Hughes's review describes attending a film premiere event at the church, praising the organization specifically: door greeters, volunteers stationed throughout to give directions, refreshments including fresh cookies and coffee, and ample parking with comfortable seating.
A Brief, Sharp Complaint About Staff Helpfulness
A reviewer identified as Mezzey raises a specific complaint about a named staff member, Marcy, describing her as unhelpful and questioning whether the church's stated help extends to everyone or only to certain people.
Why This Matters If You're Looking for a Gym
If you found this page searching for somewhere to train, none of it applies. Every one of the five reviews describes church programs, sermons, or events, not any fitness facility.
What's Missing
Nothing here answers a fitness question, since none of the five reviewers describe a gym. No specific fitness-related pricing is relevant, since this is a place of worship.
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for a gym. Anyone hoping to find fitness training or equipment at this location, since nothing in the written record describes any.
1100 Malone St, Denton, TX 76201, USA. The phone number is +1 940-382-2577, and the website is firstdenton.org. Hours are Sunday 09:30-10:45 and 11:00-12:15, Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00.
FAQ
Is this a gym?
No. It's categorized as a church and place of worship, and every written review describes sermons, Sunday school, or church events, not fitness training.
Are children's programs available?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who describes Sunday school and proactive staff support for a child with special needs.
Are there any concerns raised in reviews?
Yes. At least one reviewer specifically raises concerns about a sermon's focus on the church's finances, and another describes an unhelpful interaction with a named staff member.
Does the church host special events?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer, who describes a well-organized film premiere event with greeters, volunteers, refreshments, and ample parking.