Enjoy Church OC - Irvine, California

AUSTIN E.

The Aguilar family, when they ran the Christian Tabernacle church, ran an unaccredited Christian "school". Many students like me studied there as kids and teens only to find out too late it wasn't recognized by the state of California.

It was a poor quality education too. Kids sat in cubicles alone, doing packets which they graded themselves.

I was told I was lucky to go there because I could be top of the class and get recognized by universities.

Instead, I had to go get my GED because it was as if I hadn't gone to school at all. I was years behind my peers and really struggled for years to catch up.

Worst of all, parents had to pay for this "education". The Aguilar family somehow always had money to make fancy music videos, but they never gave us actual teachers.

Jason was the basketball coach and was dating one of the students, which I thought was inappropriate. I remember her name started with a Y, and she was a teen around my age. When I asked her about it, she said they were in love and going to get married so it was okay, but ... that clearly didn't happen.

I lost all respect for this place and the leaders that allowed this educational abuse to happen.

Elkie F.

This place is amazing!!! I have been in church my entire life, and I have never been in a community like this. The presence of God is priority over everything. The people are kind, and genuinely love God and love others. Their heart for children and families is tangible. The kids always have a blast! The leaders are authentic and transparent in ways I have never experienced, and it makes me feel like I’m not alone in my own struggles. I highly recommend this church to everyone!

Heidi M.

I can’t say enough good things about this church. I’ve been a part of spiritual communities before, but this church is the first time I ever really felt like I was part of a forever family. The pastors are the best teachers of the word of God that I’ve ever encountered. The worship team is so anointed. Everyone who is serving in the entire church exudes the love of Christ. Stop by and check it out, you won’t regret it!

Amanda

We were invited to Arise Church in Irvine by a family friend in 2021, during the pandemic, and now have been attending for 3 years. Pastors Jason and Christine are so genuine and loving. We have found our church family home and everyone at this church welcomed us in with open arms when we were new. I never knew the importance of having a church family, compared to just attending Sunday church services, before attending Arise. We are now serving in church, and our son serves alongside us as well. God blessed our family by bringing us to Arise!!!!

Lauren P.

Love this church so much! I’ve been attending for 4 years and can say I’ve found my family. I’m grateful for Pastor Jason and Christine. They genuinely care about people and their destiny.

Kingdom C. L.

If you want unconditional love and true friendship, Arise is the place for you to be. I have been to many other local churches and Pastor Jason & Christine are what I call "true christians", that not only preach the Word but also Live the Word! It is truly Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine! For your light has come; the glory of the LORD has risen upon you."

Jerome C.

Arise church is great. We’ve been coming here for 2 years now and our family loves it. The pastors are great and everybody makes you feel welcomed and feel like a family.

Dorothy K.

Warmly greeted and welcomed with a gift bag. A very comfortable atmosphere, feel good small cozy church. Enjoyed the service. My first time visiting and hoping to continue going there for worshipping services. Always checking in with their congregation. I really appreciate that!