Canyon Springs, please join us this Sunday, May 18, 2025, to hear updates and engage in conversation about our church transition. Below are the topics of discussion. Meet Pastor John Rose Meet the new Finance Committee and vote on the new Elder Board member. Information/Questions on the Search Committee Please Note: An outline of the Search Committee is included here [...]
Dear Canyon Springs Church Family, As we close out April, we want to take a moment to update you on our pastoral transition efforts. The Elder Board has been prayerfully working on two key priorities: Hiring a Transition Pastor Establishing a Finance Committee We're thankful for the opportunity to share the progress we've made in both areas. Welcome Pastor John [...]
Dear Canyon Springs Church Family, Thank you for attending the Congregational Town Hall on Sunday. As we embark on this journey of finding our next pastor, communication is important, and the Town Hall is the first of many connection opportunities. What we know: Our identity is rooted here, in our collective community and faith. Canyon Springs was build by God, [...]
As you read in the letter from the board that went out yesterday, this decision was not made lightly. I’ve been telling people that it feels genuinely strange to leave something so good, beautiful, and life-giving for a vision we just can’t shake. Leaving a church isn’t like stepping away from any other job—pastoring is so much more than that. [...]
Dear Canyon Springs Church Family, We have an important update to share with you regarding the leadership of our church. After much prayer and reflection, our Lead Pastor, Chad Richards, and his wife, Megan, have made the heartfelt decision to relocate to Tennessee. As a result, Chad is stepping down from his role as lead pastor on June 1st as [...]
Women of Canyon Springs: Soul Spa Weekend 2024: September 14-15th! What a weekend! Forty-seven women descended upon the beautiful city of Carlsbad for Soul Spa Weekend 2024! There was plenty of laughter, fun, food, worship, and lots and lots of JESUS! The hotel staff told me they loved all the women from Canyon Springs Church. [...]
A Sunday Service Out In Our Communities! Our church family enjoyed a Sunday Service that made up of our congregation heading out into various communities and serving along side each other at six separate locations. We started together at church for a quick message and worship and approximately 100 of us gathered up into various [...]
Thank You To Our Existing & New Volunteers! Our Volunteer Signing Day was a GREAT SUCCESS! We gained 24 NEW VOLUNTEERS for our various ministries! It is incredible to witness our congregation's commitment to serving others and jumping in to be a part of God's plan for Canyon Springs! Additionally, we have a 99% [...]
A Year of Impact: Reflecting on the Work at Canyon Springs As we close out another year at Canyon Springs Church, I reflect with deep gratitude and joy on all God is doing in and through this church. Over 20 years ago, Canyon Springs was planted with a vision to serve, love, and make an impact in San Diego and [...]
I am grateful to be your pastor. One of my favorite moments is simply sitting in my new office, sipping coffee, crafting meaningful messages (or attempting to!) However, one day, while enjoying my little haven, I received an unexpected knock on the door. It was a dear friend from Canyon Springs. I wondered why he had come. Did he have [...]
