Where the shout has not died out
An independent baptist church in lemon grove, california
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
OUR STORY
Lighthouse Baptist Church has been serving the community of Lemon Grove, California, for over 50 years. Under the leadership of Pastor Doug Fisher, the Lighthouse went from small beginnings on Amherst St. to incredible growth at the current Skyline property. Our rich history is a story full of incredible miracles of the Lord.
In 2020, Pastor David Hetzer was called to assume the Pastorate, and is leading our church into what we are calling the “Second Miracle.” Over the past few years, the church has been blessed to see steady growth, seeing visitors weekly, and growing in faithful attendance. Our history is moving toward a great future! Everything we do is rooted in our love for Christ and one another, and we hope you’ll find a place to belong at the Lighthouse.
Meet our pastor
Pastor David Hetzer
Pastor Hetzer has been in ministry for almost two decades and has Pastored for 13 years; above all else, we believe Pastor Hetzer is the man of God to lead our church forward! We are excited and thrilled about the next steps at the Lighthouse!
SERVING JESUS TOGETHER
MEET THE STAFF
David Hetzer
Gil Torres
Mike Knox
Art Champagne
David Hetzer
Senior Pastor
Gil Torres
Spanish Pastor
Mike Knox
Assistant Pastor
Art Champagne
Music Director
Brian Lopez
Luke Cockrell
Anthony Wright
Kathy Wright
Brian Lopez
Spanish Assistant Pastor
Luke Cockrell
Youth Director/Intern
Anthony Wright
Custodian
Kathy Wright
Secretary
OUR CORE VALUES
PASSIONATE WORD
INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
LOVING FAMILY
OUR DOCTRINE
We believe the Bible to be God’s inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word, preserved through time. We regard the King James Version as the preserved Word of God for English speakers (Psalm 12:6–7; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:19-21).
We believe in one God; Who is eternal, self-existent, infinite, and immutable. We believe He has one nature, one essence, and one substance; yet manifests Himself to man in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Timothy 1:17; James 1:17; 1 John 4:4)
We affirm Jesus Christ as the only Savior, eternally God with all attributes of Deity. He was virgin-born, lived a sinless life, and offered Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice for sin. After His resurrection and ascension, He will return to earth to reign for 1,000 years (Psalm 2:7-9; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 43:11; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:25; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1, 1:3, 14, 18, 29; Romans 3:19-25; Romans 5:6-15; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:10-15; Hebrews 7:26, 9:24-28; 1 Peter 1:19, 2:2; 1 John 1:3; Revelation 20:1-6).
We believe the Holy Spirit is a divine person with all the attributes of Deity. His ministry began at Pentecost and continues until the rapture, including convicting the world, regenerating, sanctifying, sealing, and filling believers (Genesis 1:2; John 3:5-6; John 14:16; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:13).
We believe in the inherent sin nature of all humans from Adam, making man incapable of self-reform. Salvation is through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice alone delivers from sin. Rejecting Christ leads to eternal condemnation in the lake of fire (Genesis 5:1-5; Acts 4:19; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:10-23; Romans 5:6-12; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6; Revelation 20:11-14).
We believe the church began with the calling of the apostles and was empowered at Pentecost. The local church consists of saved, baptized members united for worship, fellowship, service, and observance of ordinances. True believers will be raptured before the tribulation (Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:41-43; Acts 11:15; Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; Ephesians 1:12-14; Ephesians 5:25-30; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Timothy 3:4-15).
We interpret Scripture literally in its grammatical and historical context. We believe in the pre-tribulational rapture, seven-year tribulation, pre-millennial return of Christ, 1,000-year reign, Great White Throne judgment, and new heaven and earth (1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9; Revelation 19-22).
REASONABLE FAITH
WHY JESUS?
The greatest gift you can ever receive is the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a skeptic or religous at heart, take a moment to consider the amazing gift of salvation God offers to all who will call upon Him.
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