Dallas Fort Worth Texas metropolitan area

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the undisputed megachurch capital of America. More churches with 2,000+ weekly attendance call this region home than perhaps any other metro area in the world. From T.D. Jakes' globally influential Potter's House to the sprawling campuses of Gateway Church and Prestonwood Baptist, DFW megachurches offer world-class worship, extensive ministries, and communities that serve hundreds of thousands. Here are the ones that stand out in 2026.

1. Gateway Church

Non-Denominational / Charismatic

Gateway Church, founded by Robert Morris, is one of the largest churches in America, with multiple campuses across DFW and beyond drawing over 100,000 weekly attendees. The church is known for its outstanding worship music (Gateway Worship has produced numerous popular songs), practical Bible teaching, and a culture of generosity. Each campus offers a full worship experience rather than a video feed, which is unusual for a church this size. The campus in Southlake is the flagship, with a stunning worship center and extensive children's and youth facilities.

Worship Style	Contemporary/Charismatic
Weekly Attendance	~100,000+
Known For	Gateway Worship, generosity culture, multisite model

📍 700 Blessed Way, Southlake, TX 76092 (main campus)

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2. The Potter's House

Non-Denominational / Charismatic

Bishop T.D. Jakes' Potter's House is one of the most globally influential churches in America. Located in southern Dallas, the church draws approximately 30,000 weekly and has become a cultural institution. Bishop Jakes' preaching is legendary -- powerful, prophetic, and deeply relevant. The music ministry features some of the finest gospel musicians in the country. Beyond Sunday worship, The Potter's House runs economic empowerment programs, a performing arts center, conferences that draw tens of thousands, and extensive community development initiatives throughout South Dallas.

Worship Style	Contemporary Gospel / Charismatic
Weekly Attendance	~30,000
Known For	T.D. Jakes, global influence, community development

📍 6777 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75236

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3. Prestonwood Baptist Church

Southern Baptist

Prestonwood Baptist in Plano is one of the largest Southern Baptist churches in the country, drawing around 15,000 weekly across multiple campuses. Under the leadership of Dr. Jack Graham, the church has become known for excellence in everything it does -- from the professional-quality Christmas spectacular to the comprehensive Prestonwood Christian Academy. The worship is polished and powerful, the preaching is solidly evangelical, and the ministry infrastructure is extraordinary, with programs for every age group and life stage.

Worship Style	Blended (Traditional & Contemporary)
Weekly Attendance	~15,000
Known For	Christmas spectacular, Christian academy, SBC leadership

📍 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

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4. First Baptist Church Dallas

Southern Baptist

Already featured in our Baptist guide, First Baptist Dallas earns its place on the megachurch list too. The $135 million campus in the heart of downtown is an architectural statement, and the worship experience matches the setting. Dr. Robert Jeffress is one of the most recognizable pastors in America, and the church's media presence amplifies its reach well beyond Dallas. The choir, orchestra, and full production create a worship experience that's both reverent and spectacular.

Worship Style	Blended (Traditional & Contemporary)
Weekly Attendance	~13,000
Known For	Downtown campus, national media presence

📍 1707 San Jacinto St, Dallas, TX 75201

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5. Watermark Community Church

Non-Denominational

Watermark Community Church, led by Todd Wagner, has built one of the most engaged congregations in Dallas. What sets Watermark apart is its emphasis on genuine community -- the church's community group model ensures that every member is known, cared for, and challenged. The church also developed re|engage, a marriage ministry program used by churches nationwide, and Porch, one of the largest young adult ministries in the country (Tuesday nights draw thousands). The teaching is biblically grounded and refreshingly honest.

Worship Style	Contemporary
Weekly Attendance	~12,000
Known For	Porch young adults, re\|engage marriage ministry, community groups

📍 7540 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX 75251

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6. The Village Church

Southern Baptist (Acts 29)

The Village Church, located in Flower Mound with additional campuses, rose to prominence under Matt Chandler's leadership and has become one of the most influential Reformed Baptist churches in the country. The preaching is theologically rich and intellectually engaging, the worship is excellent, and the church's Acts 29 church planting network has spawned hundreds of churches worldwide. The Village attracts a younger demographic than many megachurches, with a strong small group culture and emphasis on theological depth.

Worship Style	Contemporary
Weekly Attendance	~10,000
Known For	Reformed theology, Acts 29 network, intellectual preaching

📍 1700 Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028

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7. Fellowship Church

Southern Baptist

Fellowship Church in Grapevine, led by Ed Young Jr., is known for creative, outside-the-box approaches to church. The sermon series often feature elaborate stage designs, cultural references, and memorable illustrations that make complex biblical truths accessible. The campus is impressive, with a massive worship center, extensive sports facilities, and one of the largest church-run preschool/childcare operations in DFW. Love it or critique it, Fellowship Church has shaped how a generation thinks about church communication and creativity.

Worship Style	Contemporary/Creative
Weekly Attendance	~8,000
Known For	Creative teaching, extensive campus

📍 2450 N Hwy 121, Grapevine, TX 76051

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8. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Baptist (Independent)

Dr. Tony Evans' Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship makes the megachurch list with approximately 10,000 weekly attendees and a global media ministry through "The Urban Alternative." Dr. Evans is one of the most respected Bible teachers in America, and his expository preaching draws people from across the theological spectrum. The church's Turn Center provides comprehensive community services, and Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has been a model for how megachurches can genuinely transform their neighborhoods.

Worship Style	Blended Contemporary
Weekly Attendance	~10,000
Known For	Tony Evans, expository preaching, community transformation

📍 1808 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75232

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9. Elevation Church DFW

Southern Baptist

Elevation Church, originally based in Charlotte under Steven Furtick's leadership, has expanded to DFW with a campus that has quickly grown. The worship is polished and powerful -- Elevation Worship is one of the most listened-to worship music brands in the world. The preaching, whether live or via video from Charlotte, is energetic and application-focused. The DFW campus draws a young, diverse crowd and has tapped into the metroplex's appetite for high-energy, contemporary worship.

Worship Style	Contemporary (Elevation Worship)
Church Size	Growing large
Known For	Elevation Worship music, high-energy services

📍 DFW metroplex, TX

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10. Concord Church

Baptist

Rounding out the list, Pastor Bryan Carter's Concord Church in South Dallas draws approximately 8,000 weekly and continues to grow. The church is remarkable for the way it combines dynamic worship with tangible community impact -- job training programs, a community development corporation, health initiatives, and educational partnerships. The preaching is compelling and culturally relevant, and the music ministry brings the house down every Sunday. Concord proves that a megachurch can be deeply rooted in its neighborhood.

Worship Style	Contemporary Gospel
Weekly Attendance	~8,000
Known For	Community development, dynamic worship

📍 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237

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How We Ranked These Churches

Our megachurch rankings evaluate worship quality, preaching excellence, community impact, ministry breadth, visitor experience, and cultural influence. We believe the best megachurches leverage their size and resources to serve both their members and their communities in ways smaller churches can't. Rankings reflect community reputation, visitor feedback, and measurable impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a megachurch?

A megachurch is generally defined as a Protestant church with 2,000 or more weekly attendees. DFW megachurches range from 5,000 to over 100,000 weekly. These churches typically offer multiple services, extensive children's and youth ministries, small group programs, and high-production worship experiences.

What is the biggest church in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Gateway Church is the largest by weekly attendance, drawing over 100,000 across its multiple campuses. The Potter's House (~30,000) and Prestonwood Baptist (~15,000) are also among the largest.

Can I really find community in a megachurch?

Absolutely. The best DFW megachurches -- like Watermark, The Village, and Concord -- have invested heavily in small group infrastructure that ensures no one gets lost in the crowd. The Sunday service is the front door, but small groups and ministry teams are where real community happens. Many megachurch members report closer friendships than they had at smaller churches.

Which DFW megachurches are best for young adults?

Watermark Community Church's Porch ministry is one of the largest young adult gatherings in the country. The Village Church and Elevation Church DFW also skew younger. Gateway Church has strong college and young adult programming across its campuses.

Find Your DFW Megachurch Home

Dallas-Fort Worth's megachurch landscape is unmatched anywhere in the world. Whether you're drawn to world-class worship, nationally known preaching, or comprehensive ministries, there's a megachurch in DFW ready to welcome you. Take the FaithScout quiz or browse all DFW churches.

1. Gateway Church

2. The Potter's House

3. Prestonwood Baptist Church

4. First Baptist Church Dallas

5. Watermark Community Church

6. The Village Church

7. Fellowship Church

8. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

9. Elevation Church DFW

10. Concord Church

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