Garden City Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Brad Ormonde Jr. (Lead/Founding Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.gardencity.church

Pastor Credentials SBC Virginia partner; Acts 29 assessed

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Acts 29/SBC Trinitarian.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed (BFM2000 + Acts 29).

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify on-site programming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed/SBC evangelical.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Complementarian (BFM2000).

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male lead pastor (Brad Ormonde Jr.).

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository gospel-centered.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Reaching young families in Calimesa (one of CA's fastest-growing cities).

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Community-engaged with back-to-school bash and moving-truck help — practical neighbor love without social-justice drift.

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Accountability Structure

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

Acts 29 + SBC Virginia (dual accountability).

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Assessment

Garden City Church is an Acts 29 plant in Calimesa, CA, led by founding pastor Brad Ormonde Jr. and his wife Lindsay. The church is also affiliated with SBC Virginia — giving it dual accountability (Acts 29 + SBCV). Ormonde's community strategy is practical and neighborly: back-to-school bashes, helping newcomers pay for moving trucks, meaningful engagement with Calimesa's young-family demographic. Acts 29 + SBCV is a solid conservative evangelical combination. Green.

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

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