Seven years ago, my husband and I were recommended by Pastor Sheldon Ko from John MacArthur's Grace…read moreCommunity Church to attend Faith Bible Church Murrieta (now Faith Bible Church Wildomar). But in God's sovereign plan, we were led to another local church where we grew solidly in our faith. Interestingly, Pastor Shawn happened to be a guest speaker a couple of years ago. After listening to his sermon titled Parenting Like a Boss, I never forgot it.
This year, it became clear that God was drawing us to a new church, and then about six months ago, we finally came to FBC Wildomar. In His perfect timing, Pastor Shawn had just begun an Easter series. The teaching here is solid, bold, clear, and deeply rooted in Scripture.
The gospel is preached in every sermon, and communion is ministered pretty much weekly. I walk out of each sermon feeling humbled, contrite, in awe, longing to worship, obey, and love the Lord Jesus Christ more deeply.
The people here are warm, genuine, and welcoming. Many families have been part of this church for a decade or two. While some online reviews mention past trials, I actually find that encouraging. Every biblical figure--except Jesus--failed God and each other at some point. But God is rich in mercy and faithful! He can turn trials into triumphs when we put our trust in Him. That's certainly been true in my own life, and all glory goes to Him. We see that pastor Shawn and his team followed God through these trials!
I also appreciate the church's commitment to being organized and orderly. Helpful information is easily accessible--whether it's community groups, Bible studies, or sermons (which are available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube Live). We've been sharing the messages with friends globally, and they've been encouraged.
If you're looking for a church with solid, Bible-centric teaching, a place where your kids can grow in the truth and love, and a place where you can serve and be served, I highly recommend Faith Bible Church W.
