Our Christmas Eve Service

Join us on Wednesday, December 24th for a very special Christmas Eve service from 5 PM- 6PM at Wolf Canyon Elementary (1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913).


Bring your friends, family, and children! Hang out with us and hear The Story. The one about the little boy born in a manger. You don't want to miss it!

Yes on 8

Although some of you saw this video clip at church on Sunday, we thought you would want to see it again. Please, feel free to share. Election Day is tomorrow. Please vote responsibly!

Now Meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary

Seven San Diego Church is now meeting at 1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Check out our highlight clip from a few weeks ago.

TXT (New Teaching Series)

We took a cue from our friends at Life Church and decided to roll out a series that's all about the Bible. Yes, that's right...the Bible.


You don't want to miss what we have to say about the most important TXT you'll ever get. "TXT" begins Sunday, October 12th.

The Bible is much more than a book of stories and rules from the past. It's rich with a relevant message God has for us today. Join us as we discover how to engage with the Bible like never before.

Fuse: Sign Up for A Small Group Now

How do you grow in your faith? Although there isn't a specific formula, the Bible does make it clear that we need other people to truly live an abundant life.


This week we will launch our Small Group Sign-Ups. Groups won't start meeting until October, but you can visit our website NOW to view our comprehensive list. Also, feel free to sign-up online or just wait and fill out the Connection Card at our worship service. Sure, we know it can be intimidating to join a complete group of strangers for weekly gatherings, but we promise, you won't regret it.

Fuse (New Teaching Series)

So you finally came to church. Now what? You went back home, but nothing in your life ever changed. You expected to be a new person overnight, but it never happened. So what went wrong? Well, it's probably because you never took a few minutes to connect with God's people. And because you didn't connect with God's people, you failed to grow in your faith like you expected. And because you didn't grow in your faith, you probably didn't have a heart to serve your community. So now what? Well, we've got a proposition for you...


This Fall, we challenge you to Fuse into Seven San Diego Church. This week we will kick off our new teaching series titled, "Fuse". Message titles for each date are as follows:

Fuse: Connect. Grow. Serve.

pt. 1, Sept. 14 .....The Challenge to Connect
pt. 2, Sept. 21 .....The Challenge to Grow
pt. 3, Sept. 28 .....The Challenge to Serve
pt. 4, Oct. 05 ......The Challenge to Fuse into Seven SD

Please stop by and visit us. We are NOW meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary School every Sunday at 10 AM, located off of 1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

Moving Again & the Launch of our New Teaching Series

In just a few weeks our Sunday worship service will no longer be held at the AMC Theater in the Otay Ranch Town Center. Beginning September 14th... I repeat, beginning September 14th, we will begin meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary.


This week, Dr. Jim Garlow, who is the Senior Pastor at Skyline Church and father-in-law to Pastor Jeremy McGarity, will help us launch part one of our NOW three part teaching series titled, "Risky Church".

In this new series, we challenge you to take risks. Are you ready to risk your reputation? Your plans? Your life? What does it mean to be Christian in today's pluralistic culture? We will help you answer those questions and more beginning this week. Message titles for each date are as follows:

Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose
pt. 3, Sept. 07 ....Risking to Move

Risky Church (New Teaching Series)

In this new two-part teaching series, we challenge you to take risks. Are you ready to risk your reputation? Your plans? Your life? What does it mean to be Christian in today's pluralistic culture? We will help you answer those questions and more beginning next week. Message titles for each date are as follows:

Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose


Please stop by and visit us. We meet every Sunday at 10 AM at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center, located off of 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Tabloid Jesus: Another Paparazzi Clip

We found Jesus acting a bit reckless this week. What's with the temple tantrum? Dude, why is Jesus angry about coins, livestock, and merchants within the holy walls?



According to the Gospels, Jesus took offense to this, and so, he turns over tables in the Temple to make a clear point about what he expects from those who call him Father. In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? Don't let the paparazzi lead you astray. Tabloid Jesus is here. This week's message is titled, "Jesus Throws a Temple Tantrum."

Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Tabloid Jesus (New Teaching Series)

In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? We will help you answer those questions and more, all month long. Last week we kicked off this new teaching series with "Jesus Says He's God." Say what? Message titles for each date are as follows:

Tabloid Jesus: Controversy never looked so good!

pt. 1, July 13 ......Jesus Says He's God. The Controversy Begins.
pt. 2, July 20 .....Jesus Meets the Outcast. The Scandal Heats Up
pt. 3, July 27 .....Jesus Throws A Temple Tantrum. The Angry Pharirazzi Follow.
pt. 4, Aug. 03 .....Jesus Guarantees Riches. The Crazy Talk Continues
pt. 5, Aug. 10 .....Jesus Disrupts Order. The People Become Dependent.
pt. 6, Aug. 17 .....Jesus Hangs w/Prostitutes & Spits in Eyes. Why Does He Do This?


Make sure to stop by and visit us at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Tabloid Jesus: Paparazzi Clip

We caught Tabloid Jesus at Starbucks this week. He says He's God. Is He lying? Is He a fool? Is He really God? The paparazzi think so.



Jesus was often called a lunatic for claiming to be God. In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? Don't let the paparazzi lead you astray. Tabloid Jesus begins July 13, 2008. This week's message is titled, "Jesus Says He is God."

Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Controversy never looked so good!

Youth Olympics: The Wrap Up

They came, they played, they conquered. Our Summer Youth Olympics are now over. It was a success, thanks to our partners from Houston First Baptist Church and San Miguel Community Church. Over 200 people participated in this weeks events.


A special thanks goes out to Jules Sneddon for keeping things moving and wrapping up the week's activities. The kids received trophies, t-shirts, and bead necklaces as parting gifts. Thanks for a great week Chula Vista!

Youth Olympics: Training Day

It was a fun first day. Our kids played and practiced in preparation for tomorrow's official start to the Olympic competition. Thanks to our friends from Houston First Baptist Church and San Miguel Community Church, training day was a success.



Of course, it's not too late for your child to join the activities though. We will be gathering for this event until Thursday, July 10th at Scobee Park in Chula Vista. Please, drop by and say hi.

Youth Olympics This Week

We're firing up the grill, throwing up the shade, and rallying together for some summer recreation. Join us from July 8th-10th for our Summer Youth Olympics. Find us at Scobee Park near our offices at the corner of Kuhn and Miller between 1-4 PM.

Elementary school aged kids are invited to attend. They will be placed on teams and participate in games. Prizes and medals will be given out at the end of the week. Invite your neighborhood kids and drop by today.

Wasting Time With God (New Teaching Series)

What would it look like if we took God with us all day? What if God really had first place in our lives each day... What would change? Whom would be effected? In this mini-series we discover what a day looks like when we allow God to take control of it. Let God be the center. Waste time with Him in the morning, when you leave the house, and before you go to bed. Is that too much to ask? Our new teaching series begins on June 22nd. Message titles for each date are as follows:

Wasting Time With God: What would it look like if we took God with us all day?

pt. 1, June 22 .....How to Waste Time with God in the Morning
pt. 2, June 29 .....How to Waste Time with God Before You Leave Home
pt. 3, July 06 .....How to Waste Time with God in the Evening

Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Photo Gallery Updated

We've updated our photo gallery. Please visit our official website to check out the new albums. Also, make sure to select "Next Screen" to view all the new content.

Congratulations to everyone we baptized last Sunday. There were twelve total! And, yes, we've got photos of that too.

Ten Dollar Stories

Two weeks ago we asked everyone in our congregation to pull ten dollars out of our offering bags. We challenged our church to use the ten dollars we made available to them by blessing someone that they felt was in need. Some bought meals, others bought drinks, while others gave it to someone as a tip for a service. Here's one story that came to us from a Seven SD attendee:


"I prayed about it. Everywhere I went I was staring at people waiting to see a sign or something that told me to hand them the envelope... Meanwhile, I went to a baby shower and told my aunt about the 'challenge of giving'. It wasn't long before everyone at the baby shower learned what I had shared with my aunt. Jesus quickly became our topic of conversation. It was exciting!

Anyway, it was Thursday and I still hadn't given the money to anybody... My son goes to a new pre-school and I felt in my heart that I should give it to one of his teachers. Although I don't really know many of them, I did know that one of his school teachers was a young college student about twenty-one years old. So, I gave it to her.

She was so excited! I told her about the whole thing. The service, the challenge and what the Bible says about giving. Anyway, she hugged me and told me how she lives in this hostel and that she is having a lot of issues, personally and financially. It made her day. She must have given me three hugs at least. It was a GREAT feeling. Today she is still smiling." -Nicole V.

What' your story?

Exponential Conference 2008, Orlando, Florida

We spent some time in Orlando, Florida last week learning about church planting. This year, over 2,500 pastors from all across the world were in attendance. Below are some photos from our trip. Our church plant coach, Dave Page, as well as our friends from Vantage Point Church in Corona, CA also came along for the ride.



On Tuesday night we took a break from the conference to unwind at the Orlando Magic Playoff game. Orlando Magic held on to victory by one point. Whew! It was a close one.




On Wednesday, our team, along with a few other church planters, were invited to a private dinner. Our special guest and speaker for the night was Rick Warren. We had the opportunity to snap a few photos and chat with him briefly. His words were so encouraging.

Back From Orlando, Florida

Jeremy and Roberto just got back from Orlando, Florida. They spent the last few days learning about church planting at the Exponential Conference, held at one of Orlando's largest church's.


Please, keep an eye out. We will be posting photos on this blog in the days to come.

Relationship Rehab (New Teaching Series)

You + me = a relationship. We all have them. How do we manage them? Who do we turn to when one of them goes bad? We will help you answer those questions and more next month. Our new teaching series begins on May 11th. Message titles for each date are as follows:

Relationship Rehab: Rethink, restore, rediscover your relationships

pt. 1, May 11 ......Rethink Your Family Relationships
pt. 2, May 18 .....Restore Your Broken Relationships
pt. 3, May 25 .....Rediscover Your Marriage Relationship
pt. 4, Jun. 01 .....Rethink Your Relationship with the Church
pt. 5, Jun. 08 .....Rediscover Your Oikos (Network) Relationships
pt. 6, Jun. 15 .....Rediscover Your Relationship with God the Father

Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Our First Membership Class

Our weeks seem to be getting busier. Baby dedications in February, Easter in March, and now, membership classes in April. Here are some photos of Jeremy McGarity giving our church family some background. Our first membership class was held last Sunday at our offices.



If you are interested in becoming a member of Seven SD, please let us know on your Connection Card this weekend. You may also email us at info@sevensdchurch.com to learn more. We will announce a new meeting date in just a few weeks.

Above>Average Joe, Pt. 2

Don't miss part two of our new teaching series titled, "Above>Average Joe". This Sunday, "How Joe Quits An Addiction".

Who Is Above>Average Joe?

Meet Above>Average Joe. Now, we know what you’re thinking… Where did we find such a fine-looking man with such a great sense of fashion? Miami, of course.

Joe recently beat the world record in the bench press… Too bad there was a rule that says you have to use BOTH hands for it to count.

Oh, and where’s Waldo? That’s right. Joe is the reason he’s still hiding.

Did you know that when Arnold says, “I’ll be back” in the first Terminator movie, it is implied that he is going to ask Joe for help.

Oh, and you should see Joe on the dance floor. The winners of “So You Think You Can Dance” actually have to compete against Joe at the end. Rumor has it, the contestants are never to be seen again.

Now you may be complaining that you’ll never be able to become better than average. Joe would be the first to tell you that the first step in being above average is ending any and all complaints.


Yeah, that’s Joe. Above>Average Joe. A new teaching series. Begins this Sunday at Seven SD. This week… We learn how Joe stops complaining.

Easter at Seven San Diego

Today is post-Easter Monday and after a long weekend of serving and introducing Jesus to people in Chula Vista, we wanted to reflect on God's faithfulness to Seven San Diego. We'll start with Easter and work backwards.

God's favor on our church was very evident this weekend. On Sunday, we saw several new faces attend our church. Although we expected an influx in attendance, we didn't expect so many of those first timers to be local. 53 more people attended our church this week than the Sunday before. Thanks to our good Lord, we were equipped with enough volunteer help to ease into the growth.


Our Sunday worship service had lots of video, painting on stage, a message about the importance of the resurrection, our new teaching series teaser, and the addition of Koby Orr, our new music leader. It is also important to note that our attendees walked away with free movie passes. Yeah, baby!

We give all the glory to God for the big swell. The "Big Mo" is among us. Momentum that is.

On Saturday, over 60 children, along with their families dropped by our Easter Picnic at Santa Venetia Park in Chula Vista, CA. The children had the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter bunny, hunt for eggs, eat lots of food, play in the jump house, and enjoy several games. Pastor Jeremy McGarity even played some b-ball with many of the fathers.

We would like to thank our friends at First Baptist Church Hesperia for assisting us along the week.


Lastly, but certainly not least, we thank the Lord for He is good. This Easter weekend did not suck.

Above>Average Joe (New Teaching Series)

Do you feel like just another Average Joe? Well, you're not alone. We think you'll like what we have to say in the weeks to come. Our new teaching series begins after Easter on March 30th. Message titles for each date are as follows:

Above>Average Joe: Extraordinary roles for ordinary people

pt. 1, Mar. 30 ....How Joe Stops Complaining
pt. 2, Apr. 06 .....How Joe Quits an Addiction
pt. 3, Apr. 13 .....How Joe Protects his Marriage
pt. 4, Apr. 20 .....How Joe has Great Sex
pt. 5, Apr. 27 .....How Joe Manages his Money
pt. 6, May 04 .....How Joe Saves Time

Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.

This Easter...

...invite, invite, invite! Please note that we are now just a few weeks away from celebrating our first Easter service at Seven San Diego. Here's the artwork to our promotional mailer.

Giving/Tithing Report

Giving Totals Last Month:

01/13/08 - $26,815.03 (Final Preview Service)
01/20/08 - $5,510.00
01/27/08 - $810.00
02/03/08 - $4,442.00

We are thankful for your sacrificial giving. You can now make checks payable to Seven San Diego. Gifts may be sent to:

Seven San Diego Church
825 Kuhn Dr.
Suite 108
Chula Vista, CA 91914

Journey Into Wonderland (Video Intro)

In case you missed it, here's our new teaching series video introduction. The clip first premiered at our launch service on February 10th, 2008. All motionography and music was produced by our friends at BORN in Los Angeles, CA.



Like many of us, Wonder bunny finds himself empty, worried, angry, tempted, and wondering about the point of life, of course.

Journey Into Wonderland: Premieres This Sunday

The BORN team continues to work on the new teaching series video intro.


Check out the rough animatic. View the preliminary storyboard, quick cuts, placeholder soundtrack and all.

New Teaching Series Video Intro Premieres Feb.10th

We wanted to create a new teaching series video introduction like no other. In order to accomplish that, we spoke with our friends at BORN to aid our parade.


Designer and motionographer, Aaron Bjork, joked that the "Wonderland" spot had evolved into a "short film" as of later last week. He continued by saying that the BORN team, who works out of Los Angeles, was "very excited about the project".


Journey Into Wonderland, our new teaching series begins this Sunday. Don't miss Wonder (the bunny), or as they call him, Guner, hopping across our screens beginning February 10th. Seven San Diego (Church) launches in less than five days. Tic toc, tic toc... The clock is still ticking.

Meet The Star Of Our New Teaching Series

Ladies and gentlemen! Meet "Wonder". The bunny, or star of our new teaching series titled, Journey Into Wonderland.


Our friends at BORN in Los Angeles are working hard to make him come to life. BORN was recently recognized in STEP Magazine and is now working on a project for Linkin Park. Make sure to catch Wonder hopping across our movie screens beginning February 10th. Seven San Diego (Church) launches in eleven days. Tic toc, tic toc... Did we forget to mention that we were a church not a design studio? Okay, just checking.

Moving Soon

It is in fact true... We are moving to a new venue soon. Please be aware that we will meet at Olympian High School for two more weekends (February 10th & 17th) and then move to the AMC Movie Theater in the Otay Ranch Town Center beginning February 24th. Same time, new place. Although we would have appreciated staying at the high school a bit longer, we are still excited about the change. It's a God thing, we are sure of it.


Watch this YouTube clip we filmed a year ago. It makes a whole lot more sense now. Please, keep praying.

Our Final Preview Service: The Official Wrap-Up

Preview no more! 115 people showed up to our fourth and final church preview service. The total for all preview services combined is 643 people, for an average of 161 people per service. Thank you to all who have made this possible. We really could not have done this without your support.


We would like to say a special thanks to Justin Fox and the band for filling in for music this week. We would also like to thank our friend Christian Turner for snapping all the photos. We will begin meeting every Sunday at 10 AM very soon! Next time you see us, we will be teaching through a new series titled Journey Into Wonderland. See you at our launch on February 10th, 2008.