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Loving God and Loving People
Saddleback Church started with two young church planters, a dream, and a map. God gave Pastor Rick and Kay Warren the dream to plant a church for people who didn’t like church, and he led them to Southern California.
Forty years, 9,000 small groups, 50,000 baptisms, and countless salvations later, we are still seeing miracles. Come and see what God is doing at Saddleback!
Rick Warren | Founding Pastor
Have I told you lately that I love you?
If you’ve ever heard Pastor Rick speak at a weekend service, chances are you’ve heard him use this phrase. Rick and his wife Kay founded Saddleback Church when he was just 26 years old, and continues to faithfully lead our church family.
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Many Nations, One Family
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Vision & Values
Jesus. Love. People.
Purpose Driven
As you navigate through life, the next step forward can seem obscured in confusion and, in some cases, anxiety. No one wants to feel like they're stuck in life, but no one wants to make a wrong turn either. At Saddleback, you’ll hear the term “purpose driven” a lot. That’s because we’re here to help guide you on a deliberate pathway of growth based on the five purposes God has for your life.
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You're more than welcome. You’re wanted!
Saddleback Church is a family — a place you can call home. It’s where you can find hope, healing, and purpose. Over the years, this family has grown and changed, but one thing will always stay the same: Our love for Jesus and for each other. No matter where you’re at in your journey, you can be confident that you’re more than welcome at Saddleback Church — you’re wanted.
What to ExpectLocations
We are one church in many locations. Whether you're from Orange County, Hong Kong, or somewhere in between, we have a campus for you!
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No matter what struggles you’re facing in life, we want you to know you don’t have to walk through them alone. We have support programs and ministries that offer hope, help, and healing to guide you through tough times and connect you with others who share a similar journey.
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Church isn’t an event to attend — it’s a place to belong.
God made us to be in community with people. We need each other, because we can do more, be more, and endure more when we’re walking through life together. Small groups at Saddleback Church are places to build authentic relationships with people who will support you and love you, no matter what.
Small Groups
No matter your age or life stage, there’s a group for you — men’s, women’s, couples, singles, and more!
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There’s always something fun happening at our campuses! Check the calendar to see what’s going on near you.
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Learn what Saddleback Church has to offer for college, high school, and junior high students.
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Saddleback Kids provides a fun and interactive program for your kids to help them know Jesus and grow spiritually!
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Our faith is more than an idea
Our faith in who Jesus is should affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. We express God’s love for others by meeting not just their spiritual needs, but their physical needs as well. In a world filled plagued with poverty, racism, spiritual emptiness, disease, and natural disasters, we have the opportunity to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others. This can be in your neighborhood, in your city, or around the world!
Serving
You have something to offer the church that no one else does. God has given you something unique, and we want to help you figure out how to use that gift in an area of ministry based on your S.H.A.P.E. – spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences.
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As a church family, we have a mission to express God’s love for others by meeting their physical and spiritual needs. In a world filled plagued with poverty, racism, spiritual emptiness, disease, and natural disasters, we have the opportunity to reach out and lend a hand. This can be in your neighborhood, in your city, or around the world!
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