![]() Yet in his kind providence the Lord has brought Presbyterian, non-denominational, Baptist, Evangelical Free, and Bible Church brothers together. When I started putting out feelers for pastors who shared my convictions, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Our only hope is found in the sovereign goodness of a great God, the matchless power of his Spirit, the timeless truth of his Scripture, and the life-giving gospel of his crucified Son. For others, the gospel is trying to be a good person, going to church, being anti-liberal, or voting for the right candidate.Ĭentral California suffers from a low view of God, a high view of self, and a minimal view of Jesus. For some, the gospel is little more than a tract they hand out from time to time. Sadly, spiritual planting has been limited to light sprinkles of moralism and the temporary dew of conservatism.įor many central Californians, the gospel is limited to a prayer they prayed by their bedside at age 4. Sadly, such planting has been limited to light sprinkles of moralism and the temporary dew of conservatism. There is a spiritual drought here as well, with irrigation needed to cultivate the soil of hearts where the Word could be planted. Over the last several years, central California has been dealing with a serious lack of rain. This drought has posed severe dilemmas for the area dubbed the “food basket of the world.” Chances are that piece of fruit on your counter or the vegetables in your fridge grew in central California. Going to church, championing conservative values, and identifying as an evangelical will, without the gospel, damn your soul. With so many churches saturating the area, one might ask, “Why does central California need a TGC regional chapter?” It’s needed because going to church, championing conservative values, and identifying as evangelical will, without the gospel, damn your soul. While the types of churches here span a broad range of denominations and belief systems, the area is known for its conservative evangelicalism. As a result, there is a distinct religious, cultural, and political climate, especially compared to the rest of the state. ![]() When it comes to central California, however, it’s a different story. asks, “How religious is your state?” Alabama sits at the top, New Hampshire at the bottom, and California is 35th. California is not exactly known for being religious.
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