Carey Robinson

Meghan and I have had a blast visiting churches as we prep to launch The Movement Church. We have encountered a wide variety churches in the process and surprisingly enough a few that have been less then amazing. (No, I will not post my five least favorite churches) The following are churches in Orange County that made an impact on us and why. (Not in order)

Crossline Community Church. (Laguna Hills, CA) This is a 6 year old church that exploded and is making great impact in the south county area. While Meghan and I have not actually, as of yet, attend on a Sunday, we are grateful for the heart behind their ministry. They allowed us to host our first launch team meeting on their campus, completely free of charge and covered the cost of two employees to assist us. That is the epitome of being Kingdom minded. 

The Moment Church (Tustin, CA) The epitome of an organic move of God, where hundreds of young people congregate to express their faith and devotion to Christ. They have the best Volunteer crew in orange county, and it is evident from the nano second that you step on campus. The Moment Church still tops my daughters charts as her favorite Childrens ministry experience yet. 

Kingsfield Church (Aliso Viejo CA) This church tops the charts of stellar facilities and is poised to explode. Of all the churches I have visited, none have compared to the level of excellence, design and creative use of space. From the hallways to children’s rooms to the sanctuary…fantastic. All that said, the attribute that stands above the rest are Sr. Pastors, Chris & Tatum Norman. Stellar individuals who still pastor for the right reason, because they truly care about people. 

Mariners Church (Mission Viejo) This is one campus at a large multi site church. It actually has become an anchor for us as we are currently without a home church. Mariners is a simple church that packs a punch and the right hook is their teaching pastor, Mike Erie. He did a 10 week series on one verse which was deep, poetic, and thought provoking all at once, and that was on just one verse. One of the best teachers of the word i’ve heard. 

Newport Church (Newport Beach CA) First, the Sr. Pastors are Australian so the accent is a winner chicken dinner. Second, they have managed to create a worship culture that we haven’t experienced in Orange County. It is a breath of fresh air, there is nothing like a church worship experience where ALL are fully engaged. 

What do you like about your church? Do you attend a church? If not, what are you looking for in a faith community? 

I want to know your thoughts. 

Over the next few days I plan on unpacking the heart and strategy behind The Movement Church. We know that God wants to do amazing things in and through the people of Southern Orange County and it will take more then just passion to accomplish it. Our hope is that with the grace of God, passionate people, and an effective strategy, we can make a difference with the good new of Jesus Christ. 

The Movement Church is a Collaboration of Passionate People, building Authentic Relationships, with Limitless Potential!

We will be a church full of Passionate People. Passionate about life, about the future, and their faith in Christ! (Mark 12:30) 

We will be a church where people build Authentic Relationships. When we focus on what Christ said is the second greatest commandment, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31) we can’t help but be authentic. If our greatest concern is for those around us, we’ll build the strongest relationships we’ve ever had. 

When these passionate Passionate People build Authentic Relationships, the only result is Limitless Potential. Imagine being a part of something where anything is possible. 

Where people find God in a way they never imagined. Where people from all walks of life accomplish the dreams in their heart.  Where strategic, seemingly unattainable goals are set and surpassed. Where the hopeless find hope and the lost are found.

That’s a church I’ve dreamt about my whole life. It’s a church you want to belong to.

In fact. ..it’s more than a church, it’s a Movement.