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Non-Denominational Megachurch

Influence Church

8163 E Kaiser Blvd, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
Husband-wife co-pastors; 'Women of Influence' ministry led by Tammy Hotsenpiller
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Phil Hotsenpiller (Senior Pastor); Tammy Hotsenpiller (co-leader)
Founded See website
Denomination Non-Denominational
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website influencechurch.org
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, gospel-affirming church.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify inerrancy stance.
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?
Confirmed 2026-04: 'Tammy Hotsenpiller Ministries' prominently linked as a sidebar ministry; husband-wife leadership model persists. Red validated.
Husband-wife leadership team (Phil + Tammy Hotsenpiller); egalitarian practice
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
No elder board or denominational accountability on site; founder-pastor model. Red validated.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository vs topical.
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?
Non-denominational; no confession of faith or network accountability visible. Red validated.
WARNING!
Assessment
Influence Church, Anaheim Hills, CA — Pastor Phil Hotsenpiller. Known for media presence and Influence Music ministry. Multi-campus.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source influencechurch.org

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