Are there any progressive Evangelical Churches in SoCal?

Question

I've heard of some great churches in Seattle, WA (Mars Hill) and Portland, OR (Imago Dei) that are progressive, yet don't compromise on Christian doctrine. I live in Southern California and have not been able to find a church that is more progressive, values the arts, social justice and thinking logically while still believing strongly in the Bible.

Does anyone know of a good church to try? I'm open to anywhere between San Diego and LA.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I have heard of Imago Dei, that church is awesome. My church is pretty sweet too, but I'm in Florida, so that doesn't help much.



I looked around on the internet, and I found a church called Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA. I scanned their theology and they sound solid... they follow the Nicene creed, which my ministry follows as well.



I don't know where Santa Cruz is, but if it's not in the right area for you, you should contact them and ask if they can recommend a church in your area. They probably have contacts with other like-minded churches all over the state & could point you in the right direction.



Hope that helps! Let me know how it turns out if you want! :)



******EDIT:

Another church that jumped out to me in the search was Kairos, apparently in L.A. Check them out. I'll add their website too. (They remind me of my church at first glance!)



*****EDIT #2:

I agree with you totally!! Progressive evangelical, right here!! It IS possible. Quite possible. In fact, I think it's the way things SHOULD be... And I love the term "red-letter Christian." That's me. Or at least, it's my goal. :) You would love my church. Too bad you're not in Florida, lol.

Answer 2

Hey fellow SoCalifornian,



Yeah, I'm like you, I've been looking for the that exact type of church. I mean I'm pretty conservative on matters of theology, but when it comes to other things...not always so conservative.



I've recently discovered the Organic/Simple church movement, and will be attending a seminar on Saturday ( you can check it out at ochousechurch.com). If you're interested in discovering what Simple/Organic church is try reading "So You Dont Want To Go To Church Anymore" - you can get it free online at www.jakecolsen.com. It's a really good intro. into this new thing that God is doing.



I've been to nearly every major mega-church in the L.A/OC area. One I especially liked was a pentacostal church called FreeChapel OC. I think I'm getting out of the whole mega-church/institutional church thing anyway. I'm into a new season here. Well, let me know if you do find a good progressive church here....



Progressive/Evangelical haven't gone well together in the past, hopefully that is changing :)

Answer 3

A "church" is only progressive when it's doing God's will.



-Till He Returns



God Bless



* Church usually refers to Christians; the body of Christ.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Evangelical and progressive are polar opposites you won't find one anywhere . They should all be required to live in the first century CE so they can appreciate the things they deny .

Answer 6

You may like this one in Rolling Hills, California...



http://www.rollinghillscovenant.com/creative-arts

Answer 7

Well you can always go to Saddleback church (Rick Warrens church) to hear how mormons are evil and how you can go to church once a week and then do whatever else you want and still be "saved" (unless of course you are mormon and then you arent saved)

Answer 8

Mars Hill???? isn't that Rob Bell's "church"? If it is, he throws out a lot of Christian doctrine, and wow is his teaching hereitical.

Answer 9

If there is a screwball sect, you can be sure that it is represented in the LA area. Just get the Yellow Pages and look.

Answer 10

Progressive and Evangelical are oxymorons. if there ever was such a place, it self imploded and was annihilated.

Answer 11

since when did that car insurance go "christian"?