LIFE SURGE is a one-day, live and in-person experience where thousands of local Christians gather to be inspired, equipped, and transformed to leave an impact on God's Kingdom. LIFE SURGE combines powerful worship with an inspiring lineup of speakers specializing in faith and finance to create a life-changing event.Our mission is to inspire, transform, and equip people to SURGE their lives God’s way!We do this by assembling a captivating lineup of Christian leaders and entrepreneurs. Our speakers share their stories and strategies to help attendees make financial impact in their lives and the lives of others.LIFE SURGE is a full-day business event featuring inspiring worship, motivational speakers, marketplace resources, and financial strategies.
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Life Surge (lifesurge.com) has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is good. 85% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 11% are 1 star; The business has replied to 73% of negative reviews; 37 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-29.
Called in and talked with Kat, who purchased the tickets for me. She was very good at her job and very knowledgeable although she said she had just started not long b4. Jake also contacted me within a few hrs. and gave me his info and said he was available if I have any questions. Asked him a couple questions a couple months later, and he responded promptly. Got tickets for St. Louis 2026. Very well put together and engaging event. Learned a lot and also very inspiring. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone.
Beware: High-Pressure Sales Masquerading as Christian Inspiration – Cost Me $40,000
I attended Life Surge events hoping for genuine biblical wisdom on faith, life, and finances, drawn in by well-known Christian figures as speakers. The initial ticket was affordable, and the event started with worship and motivational talks that felt uplifting.
However, the day quickly became a nonstop sales funnel. After building excitement and trust with faith-based messaging, they repeatedly pushed attendees to buy the “next step”—starting with free classes, then escalating to expensive mentorship programs, trading software, real estate training, or investment packages costing tens of thousands of dollars. The pressure was intense: claims that you needed to act fast, find “better deals,” or commit more to see real results. It felt like no matter what you did, there was always another level to unlock, with little actual practical teaching or support provided.
I ended up investing $40,000 across these upsells, believing it was a legitimate opportunity aligned with Christian values. Unfortunately, it did not deliver the promised results, and the experience left me feeling manipulated and financially devastated. The focus seemed far more on extracting money than on meaningful Kingdom impact or sustainable wealth-building.
There are many similar stories from other attendees online (check BBB complaints, Trustpilot negative reviews, and Facebook groups like “Life Surge Complaints”). This is not a ministry—it’s a for-profit company using faith to sell high-ticket programs that appear too good to be true because, for most people, they are.
I strongly urge anyone considering Life Surge to research thoroughly beforehand, read independent reviews, and think twice before committing significant money. Save yourself the heartbreak and potential loss—there are better, more transparent ways to learn about finances and grow in faith.
Reply from Life Surge2026-05-06
Hi Stacie,
This issue has been resolved. Following our conversation on 3/25/2026, a refund was issued as a courtesy, outside of standard company policy.
If you wish to discuss this further, please feel free to email [email protected].
Make sure to research reviews other than Lifesurge website! We were so excited to attend this 'Christian' seminar. It's a sales scheme using Christianity to draw people. The 3 day course they push to sell is $97 which is a course on investing, where you will then be pushed to purchase a $19k - $40,000 investment into their investment software. Wowwww, they even have some loan officers to help you obtain a loan. We were so disappointed and drained knowing that proclaimed Christians are ok with pushing a program that results in a sales pitch for more money.
Reply from Life Surge2026-03-20
We appreciate you sharing your perspective and would love to provide more clarity as to who we are.
Life Surge is a for-profit education company focused on equipping individuals with practical tools for personal, professional, and financial growth. As clearly outlined on our website, including our About page, we offer optional resources for those who choose to continue learning beyond the main event.
We remain clear and consistent in our mission and approach and wish you the best moving forward.
Have a blessed day.
Just a sales pitch. Waste of time! This is absolute blasphemy, claiming to be day of worship , but instead you have to listen to information about their classes.
I absolutely got a kick out of their disclaimer *during the show* stating that none of the people their are licensed to give the information they were giving yet they don’t explain the risks of their TERRIBLE “strategies”.
AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL and shame on the people that put it together.
Reply from Life Surge2026-05-06
Hi Randy. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and would love to provide some further clarity as to who we are.
Life Surge is a Christian education company focused on equipping individuals to live out their faith in practical, real-world ways—particularly in business, leadership, and finances. This is a premium education experience designed for those ready to commit time and resources. As stated on our website, we offer additional products and services to our attendees. These optional courses are offered at the attendee’s discretion, allowing each individual to determine which package, if any, best meets their needs.
We understand that topics like financial and educational growth can sometimes feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable within parts of the Christian community. However, we remain confident in our commitment to serving the Lord with our resources and encouraging others to do the same. While not all believers may approach these areas in the same way, we believe Christ should be at the center of every pursuit—including those that challenge us to grow.
Have a blessed day.
From time in memorial I only involve myself with only two kinds of online investment.
Purchase/investing into Lifesurge.com and also investing into online passive real estate with Frontier Invest Corp. This two online firm made me what I am today financially and I will forever be grateful.
The customer services are always professional and they deliver payments on time. Kudos to team good work!
The speakers were motivating. Good names in the Christian community. I wonder if they know the product that is being sold. That said, I signed up for the three day classes @$97 which seemed suspect due to the statement that the classes were $2000 (first it was "thousands") "but the founder of Life Surge agreed to bring it down to $97". What do i have to lose? ... $97. Money back promise. HOWEVER, money back means that I need to find the way to request my money back WITHIN 7 days. I found a slip (notice of cancelation) inside of the book that came with the $97 purchase that reads "You may cancel within 7 business days from the date above..." I have to fill out the slip and get it to them in the mail or in person - 4 hour drive from me, or US postal service - how long will that take now that I am three days out from the event when I paid for the class? After reading these reviews, I see what is going on here, it makes sense. Let's see if I can retrieve my $97. I will keep you posted
Same day 1/20/26 I received a call from Victor at 10am. Victor took my info for the refund without hassle. Polite and professional. Thank you Victor
Reply from Life Surge2026-05-06
Hi Peter,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and would welcome the opportunity to better understand any concerns you had regarding the Impact classes. Based on your review, we understand your primary concern related to our refund policy, and we can confirm that a refund was issued.
To clarify, Life Surge is a premium education company that puts God first and focuses on teaching the importance of proper stewardship with the goal of creating Kingdom impact. We operate transparently as a for‑profit organization, offering optional products and services that are outlined on our website under the “About” section.
While not all believers may approach these areas in the same way, we believe Christ should be at the center of every pursuit—including those that challenge us to grow. We would welcome any additional feedback you’d like to share and invite you to email us at [email protected].
Have a blessed day.
Very Disapointed, 30 dollar parking fee,I purchased "premier"tickets to have to sit very far away from stage to have to be constantly moving from side to avoid having to look at the persons head in front of me,the screen that i had to watch was all the way in the front,very hard to watch,also couldnt hear that well, looks like they placed speakers all the way in front,I left halfway through the second australian speaker with heavy accent, I couldnt take it anymore
Reply from Life Surge2026-05-06
Thank you for sharing your perspective, we understand not every experience fits every expectation and encourage you to share your feedback with us at [email protected]
Have a blessed day.
Just went through the real estate surge in Lansing. It was amazing! The knowledge gained is priceless. Could not sign up for classes at this time but will continue to follow this community so I can join in the future. Shawn's presentation was awesome! Cori was so knowledgeable and sincere. She considered my situation over a sale of the membership. She's a sweetheart.❤️ Also Troy gave his testimony and it was very moving. Brought lives to Christ and I am so blessed to have been a part of that class! Worship was wonderful and all the staff attending were so nice. God bless you all for all you sacrifice for God's kingdom!
I went to the Baltimore event. I was not satisfied with any reference to Charlie Kirk. He was not a fan to women of African descent. Too many speakers repeating the same things. Lots not nice and just plain rude - the man with the red shirt. Not enough food vendors. Poor air conditioning in the building. Hot! Not enough worshiping with songs. Few reference to the gospel. Too much marketing - Three times was too much. The greatest disappointment- Priscilla only talked for 30 minutes and last. She didn't need this forum. The people would have come out just for her. It was not what I thought it would be and I wished I would have researched the organization prior to attending.
Reply from Life Surge2025-11-12
Hi Ethel,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and the time you took to let us know about your concerns. At Life Surge, we’re committed to continually improving the experience for all attendees, and your perspective helps us do that.
While certain aspects—such as venue temperature and vendor availability—are managed by the venue itself, we’ll keep your comments in mind as we plan future events. You may also consider sharing your thoughts with the venue team, as they often review guest input when making decisions for future events.
We’re grateful for your input and hope to see you at a future Life Surge event. Have a blessed day.
The best instructor with great knowledge presented in manageable doses for a new student to business. The team made this experience welcoming, fun and enjoyable.
Holy Spirit Experiences to re-examine & grow in my being a good steward of gifts of financial & health & servant-heart & ministry, that God has Blessed me with
I and a friend both had wonderful, inspiring, uplifting-toward-Father God, Jesus & Holy Spirit experiences often throughout the event.
The worship music & Christian testimonies strongly facilitated deep connections very often with our Amazing Triune God & with many other attendees through the Holy Spirit who was palpably present often, by God’s Grace!!!
Tears of Joy often were present in the two of us & others around us.
Teachings & testimonies & even music helped me to re-examine, once again, & grow in my being a good steward of the gifts of financial & health & servant-heart & ministry, that God has Blessed me with.
I truly grew in love more my Triune God & with my fellow human beings, both Christian and non-Christian alike, through experiences in this Event by the Holy Spirits prompting & Gods Grace!!!
I have already and will continue to recommend these events.
Also, I Praise God for the Blessings that I received during & since the Event & also even prior to the Event by the incredibly OUTSTANDING assistance of Customer Service person Haley Santamaria who I experienced multiple times as having the Holy Spirit Shining Brightly through her!!!
LifeSurge breaks my heart and offends the Lord. Let me be clear: I do not believe in a scarcity mindset. God delights to give abundance to His people, and all who use their gifts to honor Him can bear great fruit--including financial wealth (as a tool not a goal).
I attended a LifeSurge arena event for $40 (the top of the marketing funnel). At first, it felt like a worship gathering--moving music, famous Christian speakers, Kingdom language, and constant references to Jesus. Riding the emotional wave, the funnel tightened upselling classes for $97. Instead of following the crowd, I started reading reviews; many attendees experienced poor results or outright disappointment. The three 8-hour "training" days I attended tightened the funnel with upsells costing $25,000-$45,000.
This type of "seminar circus" is not new. It began with Dale Carnegie in the 1930s-40s, continued with Earl Nightingale and Napoleon Hill in the 1950s-60s, then Tom Hopkins and Zig Ziglar in the 1970s-80s, followed by Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad) in the 1990s-2000s. Today, it's been repackaged with Kingdom language in Jesus' name. The sales psychology is wolfy, worldliness in sheep's clothing.
Here are the ten psychological triggers normally used:
1. Authority & Credibility -- Famous names, bestselling authors, and millionaires position themselves as experts you must follow.
2. Social Proof -- Rooms full of cheering attendees and testimonies create FOMO and conformity.
3. Scarcity & Urgency -- "Only 20 seats left! Offer ends today!" to force rushed decisions.
4. Foot-in-the-Door -- Small $97 commitment softens you up for the $25K-$45K upsell.
5. Sunk Cost Fallacy -- Once you've paid, you justify paying more to avoid feeling you wasted money.
6. Dreamselling -- Selling identity, freedom, and transformation instead of concrete delivery.
7. Exclusivity -- Inner circles and elite masterminds feed pride and status-seeking.
8. Information Asymmetry -- The details stay vague until you've already paid.
9. Anchoring -- High prices make lower ones "seem reasonable." (LifeSurge skips discounts--they just demand $45,000 "without apology!")
10. Identity Appeal -- You're not just buying a course--you're "becoming a Kingdom entrepreneur" or "real estate investor."
The disclaimer says explicitly, "most people make no money." But they know most attendees will dismiss that warning like software disclaimers. If you are already a hard-core salesperson, perhaps you can succeed using their system. But let's be honest: if you aren't already thriving with your gifts, will giving them $25K-$45K truly change that? Or are you being seduced by wolves in sheep's clothing (Matt. 7:15)? They even arrange financing--pay them up front, then let a finance company lend you the money back. Jesus warned: "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves" (Matt. 10:16).
My heart broke as multiple attendees publicly confessed family members were begging them not to spend so much. One said, "I'm in a text fight with my dad right now." Others admitted they didn't want to tell anyone what they had done (fallacy #5). Buying into "Christian" real estate training for $45,000 is hard to explain without shame. To counter this, speakers repeatedly dismissed loved ones as "naysayers who don't pay your bills." That's not discipleship--it's manipulation. God does not call us to ignore wise counsel, silence our conscience, or disobey His Word just to follow greedy wolves (Prov. 1:23-33).
I have lost respect for the famous Christian speakers selling their platforms to this system for $100-200K honorariums only to lead God's people into being fleeced. Scripture warns us: "From the least of them to the greatest, everyone is greedy for unjust gain" (Jer. 6:13). "Like a partridge that gathers a brood she did not hatch, so is he who gets riches but not by justice" (Jer. 17:11). "One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth… will only come to poverty" (Prov. 22:16). Paul rebukes those who "peddle the word of God for profit" (2 Cor. 2:17).
Do not be deceived. Jesus warned, "Many will come in my name… and will lead many astray" (Mark 13:6; Luke 21:8). If you are in Christ, seek faithfulness by faith, obedience, hard work, generosity, and trust the Lord to provide--not manipulative schemes wrapped in Kingdom branding. Don't be fleeced in Jesus name!
Reply from Life Surge2025-10-06
Hi, we’re sorry to know the heart of Life Surge offends you, we recognize not every believer will agree with what the Lord has called us to succeed. However, we do want to address your statement. Life Surge is a Christian company, built firmly on the Word of God. We believe every verse in the Bible works together to specifically make one thing very clear, that Jesus Christ died for you and for every staff member, speaker, and instructor at Life Surge. We believe that his Word in context creates a roadmap on how to get to Him and in the process bless others who are in need. This is something we do not take lightly and stand boldly for Christ in every situation we can.
We would also like to offer clarity on who Life Surge is. Life Surge is our signature event created to inspire and empower people from all walks of life, both Christ followers and those from different backgrounds, to make a meaningful difference in their communities. At the heart of our company is the belief that with faith in the Lord, along with determination, patience, and a willingness to learn, greater possibilities can be achieved.
As you stated in your post, we do have a disclaimer. This simply states that outcomes are up to the attendee, we provide opportunities, materials and tools to help find success.
Additionally, Life Surge is very clear on our website under the “About” section that we “offer additional products and services”. Every package offered is entirely optional and left to the discretion of the attendee to decide what package, if any, works best for them. We highly encourage all attendees to follow the conviction of the Holy Spirit when making this decision.
We’re glad to have had the opportunity to clarify our heart and who we are and genuinely wish you a blessed day, please feel free to review some of the verses the Life Surge foundation is built upon. Proverbs 13:22, Proverbs 27:23-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, and Luke 19:17, as well as 2 Corinthians 10:5.
The staff was amazing. Pip is a great sport and they all answered all our questions. Loved the visual aids and videos helped a lot. Loved how it included everything that was advertised.
I went to this conference expecting to learn about biblical principles for all areas of my life but what this conference is about them selling classes and software to buy and sell on the stock market it’s really sad they use Jesus to do it. If you’re expecting a Christian conference you will be disappointed. If you’re wanting to listen to a sella pitch then this is for you. I know their response will say they can’t verify that I attended the conference and I have a receipt from buying the tickets.
Reply from Life Surge2025-10-02
Hi Josh, thank you for sharing your perspective. Life Surge makes it clear on our website under the “About” section that we offer additional products and services. Each offering is optional and left to the attendee’s discretion to decide what, if any, they choose to purchase. We understand not every believer may agree with our mission. Life Surge is a Christian company rooted in the Word of God, committed to proclaiming that Jesus Christ died for all and using His Word as a guide to honor Him and serve others. We take this responsibility seriously in all we do. If you would like, we encourage reviewing a few verses that guide Life Surge: Proverbs 13:22, Proverbs 27:23-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Luke 19:17, and 2 Corinthians 10:5. We wish you a blessed day.
I am so disappointed with Life Surge in Grand Rapids.
(1) The Host asked the audience to not record the event.
(2) All money oriented on how to make wealth and glorify God.
(3) The bait and spin is to pay for their wealth building classes.
I was shocked to to Nick Vujicic at part of this. I understand that we need to work hard to survive, and Nick's story on the stock market and real estate is an amazing testimony, but he only spoke of this topic for a few minutes and spoke of his testimony and biblical message. After Nick it was all about wealth.
(4) No Alter Call.
(5) No Salvation Message.
The speakers are all celebrities that are being paid for their public speaking.
The praise music and Nick was the only thing I liked.
(Nick looked a bit tired and winded. He's promoting his movie for next year. His speech seemed routine. Still... it was my first time seeing Nick.)
Wow, I made a huge mistake.
Reply from Life Surge2025-09-16
Hi Erik. Thank you for sharing your perspective. As we outlined on our website and social media, Life Surge is a Christian education company focused on equipping believers to grow in wisdom, walk in purpose, and multiply their Kingdom impact. We offer a variety of optional resources designed to support both our live event attendees and students on their personal and professional journeys. Like many other events, it is against our policy to record, and this standard applies across all of our gatherings and classes.
The heart of Life Surge rests on the unshakable truth of God’s Word, and we are blessed to witness multitudes at each event say “yes” to the Lord. At our recent Grand Rapids event, we were honored to witness more than a thousand decisions for Christ. Although Life Surge is not a church, we are passionate about equipping individuals to live out their faith in practical ways and to make a meaningful Kingdom impact in their communities. While we recognize not everyone shares our perspective, we remain committed to the belief that faith can play a vital role in all aspects of life, including financial stewardship.
A Crossroads Kingdom Experience. LifeSurge and its speakers and coaches are genuine. Their direction, teaching and mentoring come from personal experience. Do opportunities for wealth building and creation exist in the trading and real estate markets? Yes. How does one exploit those opportunities and go from where they are to a better financial reality for themselves and their family? How does one help others by solving problems and becoming a conduit of capital to kingdom projects? This is shared and demonstrated in the life examples, the math and the no nonsense presentation. People are presented with a financial, life altering decision throughout, but not with high pressure sales tactics. Will you or won’t you?
Sounds familiar, a road less followed, like many, if not all decisions in our lives, especially those of faith. A very real challenge of the status quo, a substantial paradigm shift, uncomfortable at first, but not unfounded. Rather, a genuine departure from conventional, traditional wisdom that we (my wife and I) see as a better way forward.
The event was absolutely amazing. I was not truly prepared for what i experienced. So much great information and so many wonderful people sharing their stories. I am so excited to bring my husband along w me to help us grow our lives in His Kingdom.
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