
Quick Facts
Founded
Established congregation
Denomination
Independent Baptist (IFB)
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website for times)
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Verified via church website

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, gospel-centered.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Homepage: 'Pastor David Hetzer and the pastoral staff believe that Scripture holds the answers to every question' — scripture-sufficient language confirmed; formal inerrancy statement not surfaced on homepage — verify.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify faith-alone soteriology.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian practice.

Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor David Hetzer and pastoral staff confirmed on homepage. Church located at 1345 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (San Diego County, not San Diego proper).
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository preaching.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify Great Commission focus.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural alignment.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist affiliation confirmed; scripture-sufficient language present.
Caution

Assessment
Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website

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