Calvary Chapel Of Oceanside

A wonderful spirit filled church. They go through the bible from cover to cover. If you want to attend a church truly on fire for the Lord… Calvary Chapel Oceanside is it. Pastor Mike is the senior pastor and he doesn’t sugar coat the word.

I’ve been a member of Calvary Chapel Oceanside since 1990. CCO has changed and grown significantly since then.
Venue: The church has several areas where you can listen to the message: Main Sanctuary, Family Sanctuary (aka the café), the Upper Room, Nursing moms room, and Family room.
The Main Sanctuary is accessible from the front of the church and where most new people head to when they arrive. However, to minimize distractions children under the age of 10 (I think and it could have changed — my kids are older so it doesn’t apply to me) aren’t allowed in the main sanctuary.
This doesn’t mean that CCO doesn’t want your child to hear the word of God. It simply means that to be respective to the adults who want to hear the message without disruption, the sanctuary is a young children-​free zone.
Before you pull our your pitchforks, keep reading.
If you come for a concert, play or special events, it’ll be held in the Main Sanctuary and young children are welcome in the Main Sanctuary during those times.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Main Sanctuary.
Wi-​Fi is spotty unless you sit towards the front of the Sanctuary. (If you’re new school and use a Bible app on your tablets or cellphones.)
The Family Sanctuary (used to be called the Café for so long and I still can’t get used to the new name) is child friendly.
The Family Sanctuary is a more casual atmosphere where you can enjoy coffee, donuts, and your breakfast while watching a live broadcast video feed from the Sanctuary into the Family Room.
You can get to the Family Sanctuary by using the side doors near the tented patio area alongside the parking lot. (To the right of the front of the church, if you haven’t entered the building.) Or if you’ve entered the front doors, turn right, go past the elevator and through the double doors and turn left.
The Upper Room is the Spanish speaking ministry located upstairs (turn left at the top of the stairs or as you exit the elevator).
The Nursing moms rooms is perfect if you’re nursing young kids and want to keep them with your during the service or don’t want to have to get up during the service to nurse. It’s adjacent to the Main Sanctuary with a window that looks directly into the Sanctuary and live audio feed.
You’ll find the Nursing moms room in the hallway before the men’s restroom.
The Family room (used to be called the Fathers room) is a place where dads can go with their young children when their wife isn’t at church and their kids don’t want to go to the children’s ministry. I think it’s now open to moms too. The Family room is down the hallway after the tv ministry and before the Green room.
So long story short: if you don’t want to put your young kids in their respective age appropriate children’s ministry rooms you have several options outside of the Main Sanctuary: you can go the the Family Sanctuary or the Nursing Mom or Family Room.
In addition CCO has a high school room, junior high room, children’s room (divided by age groups), and infant rooms. These rooms are for children of those respective ages. So high schoolers hang out with the high school crowd, junior highers kick it with other middle school students, and so forth.
Service: You can attend on Saturdays at 5:55 p.m. (= sleep in Sunday morning). Or you can come on Sundays at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Tip: Saturdays are less crowded and it’s easier to get out of the parking lot.
There’s several different ministries: bookstore, outreach, prison ministry, home fellowships, food pantry, etc. etc. Lots to offer. The website has details on upcoming events, etc.
Pastors: Large pastoral staff that are friendly and approachable. If you have an issue or complaint, they are more than happy to listen and fix the problem.

I would like to start by saying how growing up and going to calvary chapel through the years
i thought everyone was nice however when i went back to this church with my son for the first time they are so not nice at all!
It is Disgusting how i saw the change in everyone the greeters etc
they rushed us out of the worship room
instantly demanded us into the room for family’s with young children it was so rude!
then to make matters worse my son was so sweet just being happy saying hi to everyone wanting to look smile and talk to all the babies etc
the parents were all very rude stuck up and cold
it was not the way a CHRISTIAN should behave!!!
oh and when my family was struggling we signed up for the help at church with getting food so the first time we went to get help they saw my husband and one of the guys who prays with you after getting your box had the Rude Judge mental nerve to tell him his shirt wasn’t church material how god wouldn’t like it
we were beyond mad but kept it classy and we didn’t say anything back just left
so we made a agreement if they disrespect us again were done we wont get the help anymore and just struggle so we got there and after getting our box and heading to the person to pray he does it again !!
he pinched his shirt up on his left shoulder says «this is better god would approve» we were boiling mad there was no reason for his disrespect not the first time and definitely not the second
so we left and we never went back ever again
it is gross how you go to church thinking your kids being good your being nice to everyone way kind etc and all you want is to feel comfortable and worship
yet you get judged and told to keep your kid out till he calms down when all he did was say hi and want to play with the children and was being quiet
it really is a shame to claim its a «christian» church but every single person is rude and judging people in the most shallow way and showing no respect unless your their close friend /​family member if you ask me its more like a immature high school not a christian kind hearted environment at all !!!
however i don’t have to hold a grudge or have anger in my heart because god sees the actions they commit towards people and he will take care of it
so they can just feel the huge level of regret and sorrow when their day comes and they realize god knows they have been treating people badly i bet then they’ll wish they treated nice good hearted people with the respect they deserved!!!
but thats the good thing about California IN oceanside there are REAL christian churches with people who act like a christian with a christian heart and with that said calvary chapel is so not important I’m glad there are real Christians at the way better church in oceanside
god bless to every good person with good hearts
to the judge mental people from calvary chapel ill pray for you because it is disgusting to treat good people badly and very very wrong!!!
I GIVE THIS «CHURCH» 0 stars and they need to stop preaching they don’t judge people and accept every person from every walk of life when they’re actions show the complete opposite !!!

My family walked in the doors and sat down. We were immediately approached by someone who said our 3 year old is not allowed in the church service. All young kids are required to go the a separate childcare center during worship services.
I understand this is a very large church. I understand that many young kids can be disruptive. That does not mean you can ban them from worshipping with their families. Provide the childcare service for those who wish to use it. But never ever forbid anyone from attending worship. Jesus himself said «Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.» Matthew 19:14
This is not the loving and accepting church community we are looking for.

We made Calvary Chapel Oceanside our home church in 2011. Pastor Mike Reed is a wonderful shepherd and teacher. The church has a large range of ministers that makes it easier to get involved for the whole family.

Me and my family have been blessed getting to know fellow believers here Christiana and bob along with pastor Mike and ron and Tim may the LORD continue to do his work through this body of believers

Great Church. My children enjoy it very much and get excited to go. Pastor Reed is a real Shepard. The bible is clearly taught and worship is amazing!

Attended their Sunday service couple weeks ago. The message was very convicted. I like what Pastor Michael Reed’s teaching — very inspirational, nice, friendly, and convicting as well. Here is a poem he shared that morning:
«My Friend,
I stand in Judgment now,
And feel that you’re to blame somehow.
Never did you point the way.
You knew the Lord in truth and glory,
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim;
You could have led me safe to Him.
Though we lived together on the earth,
You never told me of the second birth,
And now I stand this day condemned,
Because you failed to mention Him.
You taught me many things, that’s true.
I called you «friend» and trusted you,
But I learn now that it’s too late,
You could have kept me from this fate.
We walked by day and talked by night,
And yet you showed me not the Light.
You let me live, and love, and die,
You knew I’d never live on high.
Yes, I called you «friend» in life,
And trusted you through joy and strife.
And yet on coming to the end,
I cannot, now, call you «My Friend.»
The poem is from «A Letter from Hell»

I love this church and others of the Calvary Chapel family of God. They teach the Word of God faithfully and love our LORD Jesus and the church family is loving and caring to others, and they have a fantastic children’s ministry, thanks pastor Mike!