Sadly, such planting has been limited to light sprinkles of moralism and the temporary dew of conservatism. There is a spiritual drought here as well, with irrigation needed to cultivate the soil of hearts where the Word could be planted. Over the last several years, central California has been dealing with a serious lack of rain. This drought has posed severe dilemmas for the area dubbed the “food basket of the world.” Chances are that piece of fruit on your counter or the vegetables in your fridge grew in central California. Going to church, championing conservative values, and identifying as an evangelical will, without the gospel, damn your soul. With so many churches saturating the area, one might ask, “Why does central California need a TGC regional chapter?” It’s needed because going to church, championing conservative values, and identifying as evangelical will, without the gospel, damn your soul. ![]() While the types of churches here span a broad range of denominations and belief systems, the area is known for its conservative evangelicalism. As a result, there is a distinct religious, cultural, and political climate, especially compared to the rest of the state. When it comes to central California, however, it’s a different story. asks, “How religious is your state?” Alabama sits at the top, New Hampshire at the bottom, and California is 35th. California’s Bible BeltĬalifornia is not exactly known for being religious. And then there’s the sermon-prepping pastor sipping his pour over as he pores over a commentary. I’ve seen pastors conducting premarital counseling sessions. And as you take a seat, it wouldn’t be odd to overhear conversations between male accountability partners, older women mentoring younger women, or church leaders discussing Sunday services. Here’s what I mean by Starbucks Bibles: walk into most any central California Starbucks and you’re likely to find someone sitting with an open Bible next to his or her Grande Americano. But central California has more “Starbucks Bibles” than southern and northern California combined. There are no sunny beaches, no suspension bridges, no silicon businesses, no star-studded Beverly Hills mansions. There is a section of California that might surprise you. ![]() TGC Central California is a grassroots gathering of like-minded leaders advancing gospel-centered ministry.
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