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We offer in-person and online worship services every weekend, in a variety of styles.

RB Community is a church located in north San Diego within the beautiful suburbs of Rancho Bernardo. We draw our faith family from surrounding neighborhoods of Poway, Del Sur, Escondido, 4S Ranch and PQ. With a 50 year legacy of generosity to our neighbors, we continue to embrace Biblical principles and compassionate service in the name of Jesus.

We offer in-person and online worship services every weekend, in a variety of styles. Adult education options run throughout the week, and service opportunities for all ages run throughout the year. We have a unique preschool recognized for its inclusivity for children of all abilities, and we are blessed with a stunning campus of multiple buildings for worship, family ministries, fellowship and community programs. There are things happening every day of the week at RB Community.

We have a large staff to cover all our programming, including pastors with doctoral degrees and advanced seminary training. Our members are active in a variety of events that impact the community and bless the world. Our vision is grounded in the words of Jesus, “From the believers shall flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38. In short, we believe encounters with Jesus transform lives.

We invite you to worship, or to ask questions – see for yourself if God is calling you to our family.

our story

Founded as the first church in the community plan for Rancho Bernardo, our church has served the surrounding Poway, Escondido, 4S, Penasquitos and north San Diego neighborhoods for over 50 years. We are a Presbyterian church in the PCUSA family of churches.

our purpose

Put simply, our church exists “For the glory of God alone.” The Latin, “Soli Deo gloria,” claimed by the church leaders as a centering belief, referenced by Johann Sebastian Bach on his musical pieces, is our starting point for our purpose and our beliefs.

our future

Our leadership of Elders and Pastoral staff focus on 3 to 4 key areas of our life together through which we might glorify God and faithfully steward our resources. Read details about this year’s focus on the Elders section of our Ministries page.

you

Believers belong in a faith family - a place to join folks of all ages, grow in Christ, and bless the world. We offer you a chance to learn more about us and your place in God’s kingdom through a monthly dinner with the Senior Pastor. See the Events page for details.

our pastors

Serving in the name of Jesus

Geoff leads our staff and is the main preaching pastor while we go through this season of transition.

: geoff@rbcpc.org
: 858.487.0811 x204

Geoff Kohler (Rev. Dr.)

Transitional Pastor

Mofid leads our pastoral care team of over 150 staff and volunteers while serving as the main preaching pastor for our Arabic speaking congregation.

: mofid@rbcpc.org
: 858.487.0811 x206

Rev. Dr. Mofid Wasef

Associate Pastor

John leads our education team that facilitates unique learning opportunities through small groups, classes, events and leadership development.

: john@rbcpc.org
: 858.487.0811 x217

Rev. john scholte

Pastor of Adult Education & Discipleship

In-Person & Online Services

Get your gift bag and information about our monthly dinner with the Senior Pastor to learn more about our faith family.

Sunday Service Times

In-Person Worship

9:30 AM
Sanctuary
(childcare provided)

Online Worship

LIVESTREAM
Sundays, 9:30 AM (YouTube)
CONTEMPORARY
Sundays, early AM & thereafter (Facebook, YouTube)
ONLINE WORSHIP
Sundays, early AM & thereafter (Facebook, YouTube)
(A higher quality version of last Sunday's Sanctuary worship service)

Arabic Speaking Worship

SUNDAY
11:30 AM
Sanctuary

Main Campus

17010 Pomerado Road
San Diego, CA 92128

Family Ministries

NextWave Sunday School

(PreK(3yrs) - 5th grade)

NextWave Sunday school classes are COVID friendly in our spacious Fellowship Center. Learn about Jesus and his love for us through hearing bible stories, memorizing scripture, singing, games, and craft. 9:30 am - 10:30 am Sunday mornings.

MSM

(Middle School)

MSM (Middle School Ministries) is a community committed to loving Jesus and sharing the love of Jesus with middle school students. Our Sunday morning service joins alongside our high school students involves time to socialize with peers, play interactive games, and receive scripture-based age-targeted teaching. We meet from 9:30 am - 10:30 am upstairs in the Highway room.

Highway

(High School)

The Highway is an exciting and dynamic group of High School students growing in Christ together. Our students meet in the high school room on Sunday from 9:30 am - 10:30 am for a time of discipleship, community, and biblical teaching. Both MSM and Highway offer multiple retreats and mission trips throughout the year.