Gathering Place Church in San Diego, CA - Escondido Campus
Non-Denominational · Contemporary worship · Escondido, CA
- Location
- Escondido, California 92025
- Denomination
- Non-Denominational
- Worship style
- Contemporary
- Size
- Mid-size
- Ministries & emphasis
- Contemporary, Expository Preaching, Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Small Groups
- Google rating
- ★ 4.9 (36 reviews)
- Kids ministry
- Yes
Official websiteSermons on YouTubeStatement of faith / beliefs
What visitors say
My husband and I found Gathering Place Church in 2010 after we moved to San Diego from the East Coast. After a long 7 months of "church shopping", we decided to try one last church. When we got there, we immediately had this feeling of "home". We knew that first day, this was where we were supposed to be. GPC is a spirit filled church, with powerful messages and worship, and an amazing community of people. We love it, and our kids (who have grown up there) love it too! My wife and I visited several churches in north county after we got married and found our new home at Gathering Place Church. We found out immediately that GPC is: welcoming, friendly and loving; the worship is awesome; they believe in the bible and the messages will encourage, strengthen and motivate you; and the prayer is abundant and powerful. In our shared love for God, we are proud to make this our home where we can make a positive impact on the world, our community and you :) **2025 UPDATE** Figured I should give a 10 year update :) My family are still loving Gathering Place Church! The lifelong relationships that have been built is such a blessing. I'd recommend this church to anyone who wants to grow closer to God as well as build lasting friendships. Added picture of a powerful time the men had as we went up to Palomar this past year to encounter God together unified as his mighty men. I began attending The Gathering Place Church in 2010. From the day I walked in seeking more of the Holy Spirit, I felt at home in the presence of God and wanted more! The worship is authentic and powerful, God-exalting, and drenched with the Spirit of God, and the teaching is relevant and penetrating, firmly rooted in the word of God, and tethered to the heart of Jesus. I respect the leadership as those who live what they preach and truly emulate the character of Christ. I treasure the friendships I have built here over the years and the community that genuinely welcomes, loves, and serves one another and lives for the Kingdom of God. I moved out of state for several years, and when I returned, I knew this was the home I would be returning to without question. I love my church and love serving the Lord here and its people. I have lived in many states in the U.S. and have never found anything like it. There are good things about this church. But at least for me, all that is overshadowed by the fact that in my and my family’s time of crisis (became extremely sick from a prescription medication) we received very little support. One elder was a notable exception to this and I admire him a lot. He consistently called to talk to me even though I didn’t know him well prior to my illness. Thankfully I have mainly recovered ~3 years on. Ultimately, I don’t believe any church that fails to support a very sick man in healing or seeking reconciliation to his wife (over disagreements related to his illness) is an organization that can be consistently trusted to do right. After a very contentious and costly divorce, I am dislocated to the Midwest, and our children are growing up in a split household situation which hurts me (and more importantly them, in comparison to what should have been) every day. And I will always wonder if a church showing serious love and support to us might have made a difference. This is a special place. The people who go here are so kind and inviting. I normally live in Montana but my family is in Ramona. There is something for everyone here. The music is uplifting and modern. , the Pastor John has a heart so big, his love for everyone is undeniable. He speaks truth and has a great sense of humor.. There are outreach activities/ministry, kids are in age appropriate classes with amazing teachers. Mentoring youth, couples , singles young and old. My 5 yr old grandson (new to church -from MT but with us ) absolutely loves it. My 8 and 10 yr old grandchildren have been there for ever. If you are looking for a real place of worship with authentic people and no drama. Please try the #Gathering Place. If you want a family church, or church family, if you want to feel #God in your life, if you try the Gathering Place, He is there. Be blessed and be a blessing,.
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