I have been attending this church for about a month now…read more New life is a reformed church which is what I was looking for. The messages have all been on point, with clear scriptural references and life applications. A lot of people have started attending the Young Adult/college ministry ministry recently so a lot of their programs and events are still being developed for that lifestage, but there is a lot of potential here. I really enjoy the people here. Everyone is very genuine and you can clearly see that of the members that have been attending for a few years, all of them serve diligently. Excited to continue attending this church

Though most of the congregation are Korean, the service is in English. I did not feel any pressure…read moreby attending. I recommend if you are fluent to n English and don't want the judgemental looks from most Korean churches.

Hello friend. You are here because you want to know more about Hana,…read more You're here because you're looking for something ... you didn't come to this page by accident, something brought you here. This is my 3rd updated review. You can read my previous two reviews to see my experiences and thoughts during my time at Hana. I want to address several people at the church whom I feel you should connect with should you choose to visit. Pastor Joshua - He is the head senior pastor. Well-spoken gentleman. Extremely nice man, articulate, enthusiastic message-giver, humble, humorous, well-built, loving father of 4 daughters, husband to an amazing wife, caring, compassionate but really truly wants to best in everyone to grow and be passionate, God-fearing servants to our Heavenly Father. He is one of the reasons why I came to this church. You can see his sermons on Hana's Youtube page. Check there to see if the message he delivers truly reaches out to you. It did for me. I enjoy his powerful emotions and his knowledge of the Word. His sermons were pretty much the deciding factor for me to choose Hana as my home back in mid-2014. Pastor Sun - When you speak to him, very approachable and easy-going, friendly and connects to people so well. One amazing thing, when it comes to translating and giving the Word, oh man, he speaks like a scholar, he is not what you say articulate but intelligent in a different way. When you read/watch his daily devotionals (Check the Hana Facebook page), you will see why he's so different. He is a father to 4 astounding kids, Husband to a wonderful wife and a true-to-heart Laker fan (I like this guy already. Mentioned the Lakers in his first sermon at Hana... how can you not like him?) - Humor aside - suggested to speak to him if you choose to visit. Chris - Every new visitor should engage conversation with Chris on first meeting. He's my hyung, the first person who welcomed me when I first came to Hana and his hospitable greeting to me made me feel real good and made a great impression. This guy is passionate for the Lord and his knowledge of the Bible that he's received over the years has been a marvelous thing and inspiring. He's a caring brother to all the guys in the church. He is hard-working but is that dude you want to lean to for any brotherly help. Jisoo - Everyone loves her. You don't find people like Jisoo in this world. I say that not to rave but you just see it. She's a long-standing servant of Hana with her husband and son and daughter. She's also a deacon and is an absolute must to talk to when visiting Hana. I feel like when people see her, they see something special--symbolic to what I see at this church. So let me address that. Why do I make Hana my home? 1. The family feeling - When you make that decision to engage and get to know the people at the church, it feels like a family. The friendliness and kindness brings you in--whether its the elderly gentleman, or the front office secretary, or even the teenage high schooler, its a family connection. 2. Special people - When you give some time to get acclimated to the church, you find some of the most amazing people. There are people from all ages that are such loving, giving, helpful servants who really care and really encourage and reach out when people are dealing with situations. These special people are warriors in prayer and even the kids are tuned in as well. Their hospitality, kindness is just almost unexplainable. You appreciate it alot. What's also good is there are times when sitting and chatting with a church member, there's a feeling of comfort and enjoyment amongst brothers/sisters and just how helpful they want to be. The community amongst the church is special. 3. Friday Bible Study - This is the one area that all visitors MUST MUST MUST engage in. To get deep and to really go hard into life, Christ and the Word, I absolutely, emphatically want you to give 1 month of coming to Friday Bible Study. This is the place where deep connection and fellowship is received. I believe much of my understanding and maturity came from being here in Bible study - Pastor Joshua really makes you think and it's such a powerful, emotional time. There are baby Christians and there are mature Christians in every church you visit. Find your way within Hana and experience just 1 month of what I mentioned. Allow yourself to see if God has brought you to be at Hana. You're searching and seeking ... maybe this could be that place. Whether you do or don't, may God bless you and be with you wherever you go - but always stay with the Lord, only HE can show you the way. Much love. Maybe I'll meet you if you visit us.

Pastor Joshua is amazing. His words really resonated with me. Hana church introduced me to Christ…read morethrough a very hard time in my life. I cannot thank them enough. 10 stars if I could.

Clear message during service when I came myself. People are nice here and get involved, especially…read morehelping the homeless. Parking can improve a bit with more spaces but got ushers to guide at least. Little bit more community could be added like more events out of service. I mean just a solid place to worship God here.

Moved down to the OC and what do I see A church called…read moreLiving Hope, a chill community I went to other churches and no one said hi They were into their cliques and that's no lie Yet, there's something different that I found at Living Hope Didn't have the typical drama like Korean soaps The motto is a place to call home So here's an invite, try it out, don't be alone Living Christian life is hard, but you don't need to do it on your own So come check it out, make friends, learn about God, and be known So, my family and I were looking for churches in the OC, but we had no idea what was out there. A friend told us about Living Hope, and when I saw the staff and saw all Korean folks, I'll be honest, I was thinking, no thanks. I heard so many stories about Korean churches, that they were either drama or super cliquish. Not so with Living Hope, and I was really grateful for that. The kids program at Living Hope are great, but more than that, the teachers love God and love the kids. That's really all that I could ask for. But there's more. There are so many ways to serve, get connected, and to know people, so that it's a really great place to get plugged in. Here's a concise rundown of the church: Church Services: https://www.livinghopecc.org/sundays 9:30am Service - Mostly families because kids services are during this time (Infants - 5th grade) 11:30am Service - Mostly singles and college (though youth is during this time as well) - Cool thing is that the founding pastor is still here! Pretty amazing - They have cell groups for families and singles - If you're new and want to get to know the church, there's something called first lunch every month where you get to have lunch with some of the pastoral staff to get to know them and ask questions - They're non-denominational - But truly this is so unique in that their pastors have different stances, but the Christian core beliefs are all the same

Too chill to come here. Not enough welcome by the people. Though, looks nice coming in. Service…read morealone may seem good but living out sucks by them.

So this is my 3rd church on my tour…read more A little confusing to find at first since it is specifically located inside the Brea Community Center. This is right next to the mall so afterwards, you can drop by and do some shopping or grab something to eat. Good sermon, good worship time, great time of meditation. A few comments. 1. I think about 90% of the congregation appeared to be in their mid 20s to early 30s. I'd say about 22 to 32 is the vibe I got. 2. Also, we were not allowed to enter the sanctuary until 11:30 am, the actual worship time. This was a little bit of a drawback for me since I think it's worthwhile to be allowed to enter and meditate, pray and prepare for worship. 3. The lobby area was filled with plenty of treats and people chatting. The sermon was good. It was on Proverbs 18. Forgot the verse but basically the Pastor was talking about riches and wealth and the downsides of chasing after it. Personally, I found it a little light for me. Not very deep in the Biblical analysis I thought. I think this is a good community of real Bible based teaching and people who genuinely want to know God. I just felt the crowd was a bit young for me.

My wife and I recently moved to the area and decided to check out Saddleback Church - Brea for the…read morefirst time. We were pleasantly surprised by the ample parking at the community center, which is always a plus. From the moment we arrived, we were genuinely welcomed by everyone, including their kids, it truly felt like a warm and inviting atmosphere. We even received a very nice, clearly not cheap, first-timer's mug, which was a lovely touch. We also filled out a connection request to learn more, as we're still searching for our home church. The worship was great; the singers and band had fantastic energy, and the slides were awesome. I didn't know any of the songs, but my wife mentioned they were all modern, which explains why they were new to me. While at the connection table, we learned that typically, the message is delivered via screen or recording. However, on our visit, their lead campus pastor was preaching live, and it was a real treat! He was incredibly engaging and delivered a fantastic message. This brings me to the main reason for my 4-star rating: I'm a bit puzzled why their ideology seems to focus around a main pastor delivering messages via screen when they have such a talented campus pastor right there. While I understand some churches might do this if a pastor is away, it seems to be the norm here, almost like a "long-term sub" situation, as another reviewer put it. For me, while community is vital, I also want to feel connected to the pastor delivering the message, not just from a screen. Their whole service is also only about an hour long. It was particularly disheartening to hear the campus pastor say, "I went to school for this and I don't get to do this every week," and that he "won't speak again for a very long, long time." As someone who went to school for graphic design but ends up doing project management all day, that comment resonated deep in my soul. I truly hope he gets more opportunities to speak because he's genuinely great. The message itself, taught from the NIV, wasn't boring, but it felt quite "generic" or basic. While it's good for newer believers or those new to the faith, for someone like me who's been a Christian for a while, it didn't go very deep. I appreciate delving into the lore, the original Greek/Hebrew words, and understanding the historical context behind the authors' choices. I know this might put me in the minority, but it's just not my preferred style of teaching for personal growth in my walk with Christ. I'm not trying to bash the church at all. This "hybrid" model might be the perfect fit for many people seeking a strong community aspect, and it is on the smaller, more intimate side. The campus pastor even made sure to say hi and goodbye to everyone after the service, which was a really nice touch. I'm just trying to provide all the information for anyone considering visiting for the first time. Please don't let my review sway you from checking it out for yourself to see if it fits your needs. This is just my personal experience, and everyone's will be different. They are still a solid church, and their teachings are aligned with my beliefs, but for my personal spiritual growth, I don't think it's the place for me. God bless.

Are you looking for a church you can belong to?…read more Saddleback Brea is built on a foundation of love...love for Jesus, community, service, discipleship and evangelism. I started going to Saddleback Brea about a year ago and it has made my life so much better. I was struck by how warm and friendly the people were. They really do care! And, I have been here ever since. We are a church that supports each other and has the biggest heart for service, not only on Sundays but with our different ministries and community outreach. But, most of all, we have fun together! If you've haven't found a church to plug in and get connected to community, then Saddleback Brea may just be the place for you.

This church is a hidden gem. It's hard to see from Euclid, though it's there behind the pine…read moretrees, just down the hill from Laguna road on Euclid. There's a lot of people that have been going here for decades though they welcome newcomers in, without being click-ish. My growing family and I enjoy the contemporary worship service at 11am, the music is modern and the messages are life applicable. The church encourages; loving others, perspective taking, and serving the community. My kids also love their community theater group and choir. I highly recommend visiting.

Amazing place to come as you are, and feel welcomed by a group of kind, humble people, who love to…read moreserve the community, love another, and praise Jesus. There's a more traditional service at 9am and a contemporary service at 11am, both on Sundays. The membershi not very big so you get to know people and don't feel unseen after services. The speaking pastor is a professor at a local university, and the messages are meaningful, and concise. The worship is heartfelt. I'm thankful for this church.

G3C is a great place where the people of God gather for worship, Bible Study, fellowship activities…read moreand to seek to love one another. Come and check it out!

I question the hyphenated church: African-American, Latin- American, Korean- American, why can't it…read moresimply just be American? The very notion of America's motto, e pluribus unum, out of many- one, is challenged by the divisiveness brought on by ethnic churches and institutions. Perhaps for this reason I don't make great efforts to attend hyphenated chapels, despite the fact that many are tremendous communities of faith. One such hyphe-church, Grace Korean Church of Fullerton is home to 4,500 members. GKC's enormous central worship hall is notable for its stadium seating which soars nearly three floors high. 20 foot long twin projector screens afford hapless parishioners in the nosebleeds a closer glimpse of Senior Pastor Paul Han on sunday mornings. Across the lobby, a colossal cafeteria and dining area is perfect for lounging during day-long conferences. Indeed the entrance of Grace KC evokes the Anaheim convention center. In America, apparently 75% of all Korean Americans identify themselves as Christian. When Brian took me here for IHOP's One Thing conference, a robust mix of all American races and ethnicities filled the pews. Sermons were delivered by German-Irish and African- American pastors in English with Korean subtitles. near brookhurst and railroad.

Amazing Church! Nice community. Love the energy and people that go there! It's a wonderful place to…read morego and just worship! I highly recommend. So based on truly on a bible.