About Us
You might be wondering, what's it really like at Life Church? Simply stated, at Life Church, we're all about Jesus. You won't be met with shame, guilt, or condemnation. And we don't care how you're dressed or what candidate you voted for. Our church is made up of imperfect people with every kind of story imaginable.
Want to know the best part? No matter what you've been through or what questions you might have about God and faith, our church is a place where you'll find the love, grace, and forgiveness Jesus gives to everyone.
Who we are
Here's the deal, Life Church cares about one thing more than anything else, Jesus Christ. We are a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same freedom.
If you are looking for a church where the Bible is taught with clarity, where you can fellowship with other believers, and where you can worship God in a way that is both joyful and authentic, then Life Church is the place for you. We believe that following Jesus is the most fulfilling thing you can do in life, and we would love to help you take your next step on your journey of faith.
Where We Came From
Life Church was started in February 1985, as a home Bible study. It then began meeting at the Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic in September 1985. On Palm Sunday, 1986, we began morning worship services. In July 1987, we moved to 104 S. Grove Street as a store-front church. Then, in September 1990, we purchased a corn-storage building and 7 acres at 2770 Brandywein Trail, which is our present home. Our first service was on a cold Sunday, February 3rd, 1991!
Where we’re heading
We believe that God has chosen the local church to represent His life and His love to the community. Through strong, growing, healthy local churches, people should have the opportunity to hear the Gospel, come to know Jesus Christ, become a part of the body of believers, and be discipled. At Life Church, our first priority is to be a thriving local church for the people of Mt. Horeb and surrounding communities.
What This Means For You
What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you're always welcome at Life Church. We're saving a seat for you. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted as part of the Life Church family.
Beyond that, you can plan your first visit here, learn more about our beliefs as a church. Or if you'd simply like to get in touch with a person on our team directly, click the button below.
The LC Essentials
- Teaching the Bible with clarity
- Creating Space for Meaningful Relationships
- Making Room for Authentic Worship
The LC Growth Path
1. FAITH IN JESUS:Step into the Light
→ Trust Jesus and invite Him to lead your life. (Matthew 4:16)
2. PRAYER:Start your day with purpose
→ Intentional time to talk and listen to God. (Psalm 5:3)
3. SCRIPTURE: Let truth shape you
→ Reading, reflecting, and living out Scripture daily. (Philippians 1:6)
4. SERVING:Live out what God has put in you
→ Discover your gifts—and use them to make a difference. (Romans 12:4-5)
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Our Journey
Here’s a timeline of our history as Christians in California.
1976
In the 70’s, a group of hippies who recently found Jesus started worshipping regularly at the beach. What started as a small group of people, soon turned into dozens of worshippers and weekly gatherings.
1981
As our community grew, our body matured. We purchased our first lease of land in 1981 with a dream to put down roots of faith here in LA.
1985
In the mid 80’s, we hired our first full-time pastor. Pastors Tim and Mandy led us from this point through the 90’s into the next season of our journey.
1999
Just before the turn of the century, our community was about to evolve as well. What started as one community was bursting at the seams, and it was time to grow. In 1999 we divded into Life Abundant North and South.