North Coast Church is located just 45 miles north of San Diego, California and 90 miles south of Los Angeles, California. They are one of the pioneers of multi-site church and offer 50 service options across eight campuses. The ministry focus is simple. They aim to help people know God and grow spiritually. They do this through practical Bible teaching, various styles of worship and creating a host of opportunities for significant and supportive relationships through Life Groups.
NORTH COAST CHURCH
8
CAMPUSES
50
SERVICE OPTIONS
8,000+
WEEKEND ATTENDANCE
CHRIS BROWN
Chris Brown has served as a Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church since 2004. Prior to that, he developed a nationally recognized student ministry at Azusa Pacific College, where he served as the Campus Pastor. His mid-week Bible study known as “911” started with 80 and grew to over 1,500 students.
A gifted story teller and Bible Teacher, Chris is a sought-after conference and chapel speaker. His humor and motivational style have helped North Coast Church continue to grow, not only larger, but also younger during his tenure.
Chris is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University. He lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three young adult children.
To learn more about Chris, visit Stories That Teach
LARRY OSBORNE
Dr. Larry Osborne has served as a Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church since 1980. He has helped oversee the growth of the church from a fledgling group of 128 meeting in a rented school, to a multi-site ministry that reaches over 8,000 in weekend attendance. He shares the weekend pulpit with Chris Brown – each teaching roughly half the time.
Larry is also an author and a nationally recognized trainer of pastors. His books include THRIVING IN BABYLON, MISSION CREEP, ACCIDENTAL PHARISEES, 10 DUMB THINGS SMART CHRISTIANS BELIEVE, SPIRITUALITY FOR THE REST OF US, INNOVATION’S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET, STICKY CHURCH, STICKY TEAMS, and THE UNITY FACTOR. He travels extensively speaking at conferences and mentoring pastors, leaders and church planters across the country.
Larry holds both a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctorate from Talbot Theological Seminary. He and his wife Nancy live in Oceanside. They have three grown and married children.
To learn more about Larry, visit Larry Osborne Live