Church life at Calvary Chapel
We are all about encountering Jesus. Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome here. The ministries at Calvary Chapel Hemet are designed for you and your family to learn, grow, and be involved in our community.
What we believe
God created us to have a living and vibrant relationship with Him and others. This is why we gather together as a community to learn from His word, worship Him, and grow in our love for Him and others.
Community, Family, and You
Calvary Chapel Hemet has a wide variety of ministries to connect you and your family to the life of our community. We offer programs throughout geared toward children, teenagers, and adults of all ages designed to help you grow in your faith.
Meet our pastors
Our pastoral staff is here to serve you and your family.
Gary Johnson (Lead Pastor)
Brandon Thomas (Assistant Pastor)
Meet our pastors
Our pastoral staff is here to serve you and your family.
Gary Johnson
(Lead Pastor)
Gary grew up in the Christian faith under the guidance of godly parents. As a teenager he felt called into ministry, but fear kept him from embracing this call until years later. Over thirty years ago, Gary and his wife Suzie started a home Bible study in Hemet. This home group began to grow unexpectedly. At the urging of the founder of Calvary Chapel movement, Gary was called to plant Calvary Chapel Hemet. Gary’s vision is to train upcoming generations in the faith and join God’s mission in spreading the hope of life in Christ. His passion is to faithfully teach from the Word of God, and see the Calvary Chapel Hemet community grow deeper in their love for God and for one another.
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.”
1 Timothy 4:13
Brandon Thomas
(ASSISTANT Pastor)
Brandon is a US Army Combat Veteran who served in Korea, Kuwait, and on the front lines in Iraq. Brandon was honorably discharged in 2004 and like many veterans, he struggled for years in re-entering civilian life. In 2014 Brandon and his wife Brandi visited Calvary Chapel and shortly afterward they both put their faith in Christ. Tragedy struck within months of coming to faith when Brandon’s brother was shot and killed. It was through his newfound faith and the loving support of Calvary Chapel Hemet that Brandon was able to deal with this tragedy. Because of his unique life experience he has a heart for people who have dealt with trauma in their lives. Brandon also teaches our mid-week Fusion Fellowship Bible study here at Calvary Chapel Hemet.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,”
1 Timothy 1:12
Our Team
Brandi Thomas – Office Secretary
Michelle Cortes – Academy Director
Rosemary Soto – Academy Administrator
Scott Mayo – Elder/Board Member
Wayne Mapstead – Mexico Missions Padre
Izzy and Edna Reyes – Worship Leaders
Tracie, Vivian and Kenna- Flourish
SERVICE TIMES
Sunday Worship 8:30am & *10:30 AM
Main Sanctuary (Children's Ministries & Live Stream Available for 2nd Service only)
Childcare provided for infants 0-24 months (Available both services)
*Children's Ministry (2 ½ - 5th Grade) - Children's Classrooms
*Planted/Rooted Youth Bible Study (Grades 6-12) - Fireside Room
Wednesday 7:00 PM - Fusion Fellowship Fellowship Hall (Live Stream Available)
Childcare provided for infants 0-24 months
Children's Ministry (2 ½ - 5th Grade) - Classrooms 7 & 8
Rooted/Planted Youth Bible Study (Grades 6-12) - Fireside Room
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