Grace Community Church (John MacArthur) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Nathan Busenitz (Staff Pastor, interim); Mark Zhakevich (Admin)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Non-denominational

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.gracechurch.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Unequivocally orthodox. Christ alone, Trinity affirmed, MacArthur legacy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy champion — this church is known globally for holding Scripture as supreme authority.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Robust — seminary and church programs.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed — sovereign grace, faith alone, Lordship salvation.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

GREEN — strong complementarian/patriarchal vision. Male elders only. MacArthur publicly defended male-only pastoral leadership.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male elders, plural elder model, The Master's Seminary accountability.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Gold standard of verse-by-verse expository preaching.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Grace to You global ministry, The Master's Seminary, church planting.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Counter-cultural. Defied COVID lockdowns. Anti-woke. Strong on biblical ethics.

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Accountability Structure

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

Non-denominational; The Master's Seminary confirmed on homepage as part of 'Family of Ministries' — provides theological accountability. John MacArthur prominent in leadership section.

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Assessment

Grace Community Church, Sun Valley CA — the flagship church of the late John MacArthur (died July 14, 2025, after 56 years of ministry). Nathan Busenitz serving as Staff Pastor (interim leadership) and Mark Zhakevich handling administrative operations (announced August 28, 2025). Three Sunday services. Non-denominational with strong Reformed Baptist theology. Known worldwide for expository preaching. The Master's Seminary on campus. Theologically one of the most well-known conservative evangelical churches in America.

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

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