Churches in Long Beach, CA

Calvary Chapel Long Beach is a Bible-teaching Christian congregation led by Senior Pastor Andrew Cochran. Founded through a home Bible study in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, it emphasizes verse-by-verse teaching, worship, prayer and fellowship. The congregation currently meets temporarily at Stanford Middle School while construction affects its former school venue. Children's ministry, men's and women's studies, marriage fellowship and practical care ministries provide opportunities to grow and serve.

Calvary Chapel North Long Beach is a diverse Christian fellowship led by Senior Pastor Brandon Piliavin. The church teaches the Bible verse by verse and gathers for English and Spanish Sunday services. Nursery care, children's ministry, a youth group and Encounter for young adults provide opportunities for different life stages. Life Groups and men's, women's and couples ministries offer Bible study, prayer and fellowship during the week.

Calvary Shore Christian is a Christian congregation led by Pastor Tom Fenholt that gathers outdoors overlooking Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. Sunday worship in the marina park includes prayer, Bible teaching and fellowship. The church also offers Wednesday Bible study and shares its weekly messages online.

First Baptist Church of Long Beach has ministered in Long Beach for more than 130 years with the goal of bringing glory to God and good to others. The church offers Sunday Connection Groups, worship services, Wednesday Bible study, and ministries in English, Spanish, Korean, Khmer, and ASL.

King's Church is a Christ-centered, multiethnic congregation in Long Beach belonging to the Presbyterian Church in America. Sunday worship at Browning High School blends hymns and modern praise songs with Scripture, prayer and preaching. The church welcomes skeptics, seekers and longtime Christians. Children's ministry, youth gatherings and community groups help people build relationships, while the Love Your Neighbor Team coordinates opportunities to serve the local community.

Refuge Long Beach began as a church plant led by Peyton Jones, with a focus on neighborhood outreach and shared team leadership. Jones later handed leadership to a local team.