I was a member for a few years and a board member for a period of time. The leadership is…read moreincredibly toxic and authoritarian. When I asked questions about some things that seemed to not follow the bylaws (i.e., missing records of elections), they instantly got deeply offended and started attacking everything I did and said. One member of the pastoral committee told me I was too young and naive to understand how things worked and I should just observe for a while. Another member of the pastoral committee told me I needed to just "do whatever the admiral says" and keep my mouth shut. Now the leadership has created rules that you cannot be pres/vp if you don't have experience on the board. If you volunteer to be on the board they are condescending, respond to most things you say with statements about how you haven't been around long enough, and demand your resignation over and over. In the last year, 50% of the board was forced to resign because of the constant harassment from the leadership. They've locked in a system where the same leaders will serve all roles perpetually under the guise of "no one else wants to do it" after they have pushed everyone out. If you join this church, assume you will not be welcomed because you are not part of the clique that has been there for a long time. It was the most unwelcoming "spiritual" community I have found so far.

I had been interested in visiting this church since doing some recent research and decided to…read morefinally make the Sunday morning trek and it was worth it! I suggest this church and their events and I plan to go to more. Very friendly and welcoming members (only about 11 present ) and small cute historical building with lovely stained glass art. Street parking so I'd advise to get there early to properly park if possible. If I lived closer, I'd attend often but do intend to attend more of their offerings as they do special events for visiting people of interest, etc. Thank you!

Good messages and very friendly people. I had no trouble finding it and there was plenty of…read moreparking. I'll be returning soon!

What a charming little church. The people are so friendly and the message is so positive. This is a…read moreplace I would make my home if I lived in the area. Santa Barbara / Goleta is very lucky to have a happy loving group like this in the neighborhood. The minister is a fabulous, upbeat, energetic spirit delivering a message that has something in it for everyone! What a fun Sunday. The morning meditation was excellent as well. I noted that the have a flow of classes and speakers that would be, for me anyway, very interesting.

Friendly people. Excellent gathering and fellowship. Highly…read morerecommend this Chinese community church.

I love this church. The people are warm and friendly and the worship service is sweet. Feels like a…read morefamily.

Online is great to view this church the Pastor is really good with his messages for the sermon he…read moreis teaching about .

Great head pastor, amazing pastoral ministry, children's and youth ministry. Fun family activities…read more Once a month family dinner

Amazing worship music! Cozy atmosphere, great people. They have a great AWANA program on Thursday…read moreevenings. Highly recommend!

Ocean Hills is a wonderful place for families. Their motto is "Love Everyone. Always." I visited…read moreseveral times and would attend there if I only lived nearby. The pastoral staff live out the mission of the Gospel faithfully and are incredibly inspiring. The sermons, which I download when I can, encourage me and my family to walk in the steps of Christ, but only standing upon the Grace of the Cross. In our weakness we are strong and as a family of Christ-followers, Ocean Hills strikes me as a solid place to plant and grow! I first heard Pastor John Ireland at Mount Herman high school camp when I was a camp counsellor in 1995. A truly gifted speaker, John inspired hundreds of kids and staff with his messages. I have known Pastor Jono Shaffer and his wife Erin for over 25 years. Please check out Ocean Hills and serve and grow with the body of Christ in Santa Barbara!

This church is under the leadership of Senior Pastor Jaime Ramirez. The space offers a welcoming…read moreenvironment and is a lovely place to have a wedding.

Favorite Church in town. Inviting and inclusive, good messages great people. Meets at SB Junior…read moreHigh, plenty of parking and inside a beautiful auditorium. Music is really good.

I was told I was a security risk,( after turning to Dono for help previously, about losing my…read morefamily, and sleeping in my car). When I passed Dojo and Mr. Elite pastor I was starred down as I walk down the hall. There motto is "no perfect people allowed", that's so funny, that's a joke. I felt so judged and scrutinized because I trusted to confide in Dono. Rom. 2:1