Saddleback Church - San Clemente — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Andy Wood

Founded See website

Denomination Non-Denominational

Service Times Sunday morning (see website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website saddleback.com

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?

Andy Wood confirmed lead; well-documented that Saddleback ordained women as pastors including Stacie Wood (teaching pastor) — this led to SBC disfellowshipping Saddleback in 2023. Egalitarian on pastoral ordination. Red sustained.

Verify

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Verify elder/pastor structure — multi-site megachurch with locations in CA, Germany, East Asia, Argentina.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Andy Wood current sermon 'Peace For Your Heart' — topical orientation consistent with Saddleback's Warren-era PDL model.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify Great Commission focus — international multi-site footprint.

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?

SBC disfellowshipped Saddleback in Feb 2023 over female pastors. No longer SBC-affiliated. Non-denominational/independent.

WARNING!

Assessment

National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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