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 [...]
We Had An Amazing Time at Man Camp! Dear Canyon Springs Family Our men gathered for an incredible time at Palomar Christian Conference Center this past weekend! It was a weekend filled with powerful moments of worship, deep connection, and life-changing conversations. A Weekend to Remember From the moment we arrived, God was at work. Through inspiring messages/spiritual formation, moments [...]
SHAPE Test - Got Purpose? Helping You Discover God's Purpose in Life On Sunday, Pastor Chad spoke about discovering your why. He shared a powerful reminder: “When you lose your why, you lose your way.” Are you connected to your why? A great starting point is to explore your unique SHAPE. Work through this overview and uncover how your Spiritual [...]
This past weekend, December 6th, Women of Canyon Springs gathered for the 4th Annual Women’s Christmas Dessert and Gift Exchange at Julie Mountain’s home in Scripps Ranch. The house was filled with the warm scents of spiced cider, laughter, and songs by candlelight. Julie shared a heartfelt message about lasting joy, reminding us that true [...]
We had an amazing time with our brothers and sisters of Vision de Dios! A team of 20 headed south for the day to share some Christmas Blessings with the families of Vision de Dios. We shared an interactive Bible story with the children and had the pleasure of watching the Cummins family act out the arrival of our savior [...]
Thank you Canyon Springs! Dear Church Family, Thank you for continuing to support God's work through Canyon Springs Church. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in advancing His Kingdom, and we are excited to share quarterly updates on how your generosity is fueling ministry efforts. Giving Update: As of September 2024, our year-to-date [...]
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% [...]
