It was a great sermon today and we had a special light bulb moment. For the people that have been…read morebaptized in the last year, they came up a took a light bulb and plugged it in the wall fixture and it turned on. Which signifies how their lives have been changed since they ask God in to their lives. It was so touching to see, I could not hold back my tears. I serve as an usher at the 11:30am service, stop by and say HI.

This church is amazing. The spirit of God is always present here if you are trying to learn the…read moreright way to live and walk in your life and plant positive seeds. This is the church for you. I have grown so much in my faith and in learning how to treat God people and how to change most of my ways, it doesn't happen overnight, but with the proper teaching, it will this church is amazing and the pastors are awesome so much love.

1) Don't attend this church if you have a physical disability unless you enjoy being treated like a…read more10 year old child. There is a 30's female that was a volunteer and attended this church for longer than I did, that has a physical disability so she can't drive to church, other than that she's perfectly able, normal, has a full time job, etc. However, once "Hospitality Pastor" Suzan started working there, she started treating this young woman like she had a mental disability or like a 10-year old child. I stood there many times when Suzan would literally come up to her and scold her for being at church past a certain time, as if she were mentally deficient and a child. Suzan also got multiple pastors/leaders to start treating her this same way: Pastors Kit, Ben, Paul, Josh, etc. among others. I can say it was very demeaning and it made me upset just witnessing it. I stood up for her many times, but finally they asked the woman to stop coming to the church, because she was disobedient for standing up for herself and not leaving when they demanded she leave. I also had a discussion later where Pastor Kit literally rolled his eyes and said "come on" when I said "this Woman is in her 30's" as if I should know that he sees her as a 10 year old. RH should consider itself lucky they weren't sued for ADA/discriminatory practices over this matter. There was another man in a wheelchair who had been attending for over a year that stopped coming after Suzan started working there, although I can't say it had anything to do with her, but the timing is a strange coincidence. 2) About 6 months ago, a new "Hospitality Pastor" named Suzan was hired at the church. I put the name in quotes because she is the queen of inhospitality. She is the leader over all the volunteers that greet people at the door and do other tasks. Since she started at least 70% of the volunteers have stopped volunteering or even stopped attending the church altogether (many were longtime members/volunteers of the church). I've heard from dozens of volunteers how overbearing and mean-spirited she is. She always is walking around with a smile on her face while simultaneously saying mean and disparaging remarks about how the volunteers are "doing their jobs wrong". I personally heard many of her comments while standing near the food table or talking to volunteers. 3) The staff and payrolls are extremely bloated. This is a medium sized church of about 2500 I would guess yet they have over 25 people on staff about 15 pastors with a payroll of $2.5 million or $100K a person, but that's the average. Financials are available on their website. I would guess their pastors are making $!50-$200K easily. Pastors work 20 hours a week: 10-3 M-Th (probably an hour lunch) + attend a Sunday service. It's a pretty good gig but doesn't convey the heart of being good stewards over God's resources. While it isn't a sin to collect a big salary, it makes me question the motives behind certain people being on staff at the church....is this a calling from God on their lives or a calling from their personal wallets? Would the still be working here for a more reasonable salary? I've been to similar sized churches on Orange County that had like 4 pastors and an office manager. With this massive staff + salaries you think they would at least be able to have one person available to answer phones (see 4). 4) Church leadership cares about the almighty dollar Much more than its people. Easy to prove this. Try calling the church and you'll get an automated menu with no way to reach a real human being at the church. Just for fun I tried all nine menu options. Guess which option was the only one that rang an actual line? Yup you guessed it "Giving". Everything else goes to a generic voice box that you'll be lucky to get a call back on. I did finally get a callback after leaving two messages, 4 days later, when I finally needed to call the church for the first time in years. You could literally be on the verge of ending your life and calling RH to talk to a "caring pastor" and you'll have to leave a voicemail and hope they call back before you end things. If you have a donation, don't worry someone will be there to offer full assistance. 5) Worship is really good but don't go to this church if you want strong Biblical teaching. It is a very doctrine light church. You'll get the milk every week but meat is not on the menu here. 6) No pastoral accountability. Pastor Kit was behaving un-biblically and I asked to have another pastor get involved and come over and join our conversation that night. Kit refused. There were other pastors there that night so why would you refuse to have another pastor offer his advice on whether this was Biblical or not? He then tells me to leave the church and call him later that week. Finally he calls me 10 days later and after being unable to come to terms, I also asked for the senior pastor call me and Kit refused. Left messages for Glenn and nothing.

Rockharbor is home. The bible is taught in a way that is convicting and still gravitatingread more

The service is in alignment with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The worship was spiritually filled…read more The people were kind and gracious.

Hey Saddleback campus is really really nice. The people here Saddleback volunteers ministry are…read morevery strong and supportive here very impressed, they're having a block party right now it's a very multicultural Saddleback Church campus!

Love this church, it's so amazing, Eric & the music is outstanding ,, uplifting & spiritual, thank…read moreyou Mariners church

I love Mariners Church!…read more We started attended during Covid times when in our immediate area of South OC didn't feel comfortable with attending church in person. I really appreciate the diversity at Mariners, the large campus with different areas you can choose to worship indoors or outdoors. I love that during each holiday they have different photo ops areas and events to enjoy after Saturday night service. They have Saturday 4pm, 5:30pm service and Sundays 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am. My 11 yo just got baptized at Mariners through his own wishes this past summer! My 16 yo has been attending here with his friends over the past years and has volunteered in the kids ministry this past year. I love that both my boys are growing with different leaders they are exposed to. What I love most is personally is the amazing worship sessions inside the chapel as the acoustics are incredible. I love the worship nights they host and how they have different ministry's for everyone. Lastly, I like that I don't feel obligated to connect with people. People are definitely friendship and welcoming but not pushy. I love pastor Eric's messages, they are personable and relatable to me. This is the most beautiful church I have ever been to.

Love Pastor Jay who honors and flows with Holy Spirit and the word of God. Excited for what God is…read moredoing

I appreciate people having a place to have community and worship in the place of their choice. The…read morevolume of the church service with the doors open is unacceptable to me. The sound travels through to adjoining businesses and residences. Everyone deserves to coexist without disturbing one another's peace ,whatever that peace is. Please be mindful of your neighbors and know that if people want to worship with you, they will find you without the volume as outreach.

I moved to the OC about three years ago. Floated around to visit different church's in my area for…read moreover two years. I did a web search about 6 months ago and came across Authentic Church OC. I reached out online and right away pastor Jeff responded and invited me to come to a service. From the first Sunday I attended I instantly felt at home. A complete difference then what I had experienced for at least 4 others I've gone to in the area. Pastor Jeff and pastor Fawn truly stand by their mission statement. A Bible based community driven home to worship the name of god. The message is clear, completely understandable and always based on the holy Bible. I have finally found what I have been looking for years. Thank you Pastors Jeff & Fawn for planting this church

Words cannot truly express how I feel about Authentic OC. I was first introduced to the church by a…read moreChristian brother who told me that if you really wanted to meet people who knew how to pray go to this church. I took my friend at his word and went. From the first time I visited the church, I knew something was different. I sensed the presence of God and the love of God through His people. I have been attending for over three years now and every week I still sense His presence and experience His love through His people. If you're looking for a church to be loved and accepted by Jesus and His people then come and visit us.

WOW! I love this church! I love being apart of a community that makes every person that walks…read morethrough the door feel welcome and valued. Not only are the people amazing, but also the messages. I love how the messages are always Christ-centered and rooted in the Word. I recommend attending for so many amazing reasons!

Ok vibes here with free treats & some other cool things. Welcome could time better once you enter…read morewith good greeting. Some groups offered all year. Good to have some follow up after service but not much available during the week I feel.

Best Church in Orange County. Pastor Phil, Pastor Ronnie, Hermon and the staff really make you feel…read moreat home and cared for. The Lighthouse also provides a Hispanic service usually following the main sermons. The Church also provides free clothing on Friday 9am to 11am. The weekends are great there's food provided after each morning and afternoon sermons. And it's really a great hot meal... Fortunitly they feed alot of the local homeless and in my opinion saving lives. They also have the sermons broadcast live on stream. You really feel the Holly Spirit in the Lighthouse. If you really want to be around great Christians this is the Church.

I this is an amazing giving church !! I just love all the services and such a wonderful part of…read moreour community !!

This is a safe and accepting place filled with the love of God and a caring community.read more

This church is a hidden gem. I was invited by a friend and have now been attending regularly for a…read morelittle over a year. Redemption facilitates a great community filled with kind and welcoming people. The messages and worship here are great. I am fortunate to have stumbled upon this little church. Come check it out and invite a friend!

Solid to be great for a church. Got Saturday service aside a couple on Sunday. Food is nice to get…read more Worship is on point & preach nicely. Wish they are a little more organized to connect me here. People are friendly as a whole it seems for me. Parking is best to come early since hit or miss but got ushers at least.

I have been going to Beach Cities for various activities for abt 10 years: Christmas Ladies night,…read morehow to make a quilt, and then Bible Study. Wow, That was terrific and I have learned SO MUCH that I began going to church on Sunday and that was just fantastic as well. We learn a Biblical world view because the Bible is the lesson book. I have never felt so attached and now my husband has joined me as well. The Lord moves in mysterious ways...This Church is like home for families. They have so many activities for kids and an educational program as well. People are helpful and kind.