How often have we stopped to think about why church planters do what they do?Especially in a city as vast and expensive as Los Angeles, planting a new church without the security or resources of an established church can seem daunting and, at times, downright crazy.This fall, Pastor Colton Moore will launch Restored Church West Valley on October 4th. As we spoke about this new season, I expected t...

When Pastor Adrian Greer stepped into leadership at Foothill Community Church, he understood that revitalizing a church comes with both opportunity and responsibility. He was not starting from scratch. He was stepping into a church with a rich history, a faithful congregation, and decades of ministry in the Azusa community.For Adrian, this work is deeply personal.Azusa is his hometown, and years b...

When evacuation orders were issued following the recent chemical incident near Garden Grove, families across the area faced uncertainty, fear, and disruption. For many, it meant quickly leaving their homes without knowing when they would return.Located near the evacuation zone, Pastor Collin Finley and his church, Westminster Christian Assembly immediately began asking a simple question: How can w...

For many church planters in Southern California, one of the hardest parts of ministry is simply finding a place to meet. Buildings are expensive, permanent spaces are rare, and many churches begin in unconventional locations.For Pastor Jared Pinson, planting CityLightLA West Valley has required creativity, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Before launching the church this May, Jared and h...

A Church for the Overlooked: Troy Lanning’s Vision in Beaumont As Troy Lanning and his family prepare to plant a church in Beaumont, California, their story is already unfolding in unexpected ways. Since January, Troy and his launch team have been gathering regularly, not in a traditional church space, but on a farm in Cherry Valley. What began as a practical solution quickly became something more...