Calvary Chapel Golden Springs — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Raul Ries (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Calvary Chapel Association

Service Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM; Wednesday 7:00 PM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website calvarygs.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Strong on biblical authority; verse-by-verse.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Fellowship Thursdays 7PM in Fellowship Hall confirmed.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Evangelical; non-Calvinist.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Raul Ries senior pastor; Sharon Ries teaches women's studies (women-to-women model). Standard CC complementarian.

Green — Raul Ries has a powerful testimony of transformation from violent machismo to biblical manhood through Christ. His story is a model of male conversion.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastor-led.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Green — 'Simply Teaching the Bible Simply' is the church motto.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active; 'Somebody Loves You' international ministry.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT. Ries is straightforward and countercultural.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Calvary Chapel Association.

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Assessment

Calvary Chapel Golden Springs under Pastor Raul Ries is a flagship Calvary Chapel in Diamond Bar, CA. Ries has a remarkable testimony — former Marine with violent background transformed by Christ. His 'Somebody Loves You' ministry has international reach. Strong on biblical manhood (his own story of transformation from destructive masculinity to Christ-centered manhood is compelling). Three Sunday services plus midweek. Highly recommended.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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