Shepherds Church/El Camino UBF 1901 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

"There is God's word and prayer in this church!!"

"Based solely on my personal experience, I want to share my journey with Shepherds church. In refusal to engage with negativity, I'm referencing biblical passages for guidance as well. When reading reviews, consider the following: - “Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12) - “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:43-45) [ Matthew 12:22-30 ] - When the work of healing, salvation and deliverance happened in Jesus’s ministry, people started to believe God was working through Jesus. But, Satan attacked when the religious leaders slandered Jesus, calling Jesus a “Prince of demons”/Satanic - If you see the work of healing, salvation and deliverance, then that is the work of the Holy Spirit. Because Satan does not do any salvation work. I have personally witnessed work of salvation of others at Shepherds church. My most undeniable account is my own story. -- Background: My father, a Presbyterian minister (no connection with UBF), thoroughly investigated and approved of my involvement in El Camino UBF. Jesus speaks to my father personally, even audibly, so when my father had doubts, Jesus confirmed I was growing spiritually at Shepherds church. -- Why I joined (2011-2016): As a pastor’s daughter, I was already studying the Bible, but Jesus was not REAL to me. When my Bible teacher taught me, I noticed she had genuine joy from knowing Jesus personally. I asked God for the same thing. While meditating on Genesis 12, He reminded me how empty I felt with no life's purpose. It was then God revealed His purpose to me, to partake in Jesus’s Great Commission, bringing the Gospel to college students as a Bible teacher. I was touched and gladly accepted. -- Why I left (2016): I pursued a secret relationship. I rejected marriage-by-faith due to my own idea of it. Nobody at church knew why I left as I blocked people's number. For the next 7 years, I was dating, traveling and making 6-figures. Did my relationship with God grow stronger after I left? No. Rock bottom (2021): Despite my outward success, I wanted to commit suicide because nothing gave me lasting happiness. I tried attending a different church, but internally, I still suffered from depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. -- My turning point (2023): In a dream, I saw Jesus's second coming and He was not happy with me. I was terrified and knew I left His calling for my life. In response, I asked Jesus to save me from being suicidal. God told me my relationship with my then boyfriend was hindering my relationship with Him. When that relationship ended, I heard Jesus's words in Luke 13:6-9 and experienced His sin forgiving love. In less than 3-minutes, I was set free from my 7-year long depression through hearing God's words! When I asked Jesus how to thank Him back, He confirmed with me 4x times to return to Shepherds church and be a Bible teacher. I did not publicly announce my return. When I returned January 2023, church members warmly hugged me with tears and joy. Nobody rejected or rebuked me for leaving. I will admit the church structure has changed, but the mission for saving souls for Jesus Christ remains the same. Also, nobody forces me to teach the Bible to others. With deep gratitude, I willingly give my time to teach the Bible to students. This summer, when I remained in God's calling for me, Jesus baptized me in the Holy Spirit in my own room! (Acts 2:1-13). Since my return, God's words satisfies my soul and my spiritual life has been growing ever since. People will speak against the truth, but not even the devil can deny the fire and joy I have in Jesus! Thank You Jesus for Your patience, may revival come quickly! -- My Learning: Learn to know God’s personal will for you and stay in the will of God (Matthew 7:21–23). And you will be sure that a mighty work of God will occur through you!"

"I have been attending Shepherds Church for about 7 years now. After being touched by God's words personally through weekly Bible Studies and Sunday messages, I could see that this was the place that God was blessing me and striving to restore my life. I am really thankful for the support that I have received through my Bible Teacher, my Pastor, and this ministry. The focus has always been the word of God. As a result, I have been blessed to know God and have been supported to mature into a man of God. I laugh and have joy as if I were a kid again. I thank God for his grace and blessing in guiding me to Shepherds Church."

"I’ve attended this church for over a decade & the church has grown from a handful of people into the congregation it is now. I love the emphasis on the Bible as God’s true and living word and the authenticity of the people here. Through bible study, prayer, introspection and quiet time with Jesus, I’ve come to know God more and interact with him in real life which I think is what every Christian really wants - a real personal relationship with their creator. I also feel closer to the global Christian church because we pray for them and strive to spread the gospel actively like the body of Christ worldwide. Although I’m thankful for the religious freedom we have here in America, I’ve come to a new appreciation of the hardships global Christians face and the urgency and necessity of obeying the Great Commission at home and overseas. I’ve come to realize that Christian life is not always glamorous or comfortable, but God is always good. And having him with me, talking to me and living life together is like a preview of heaven."

"Pro- church focuses on a serious and close examining of the Bible and encourages practically living out what it says. Con- truth hurts, sometimes. I've been put through the fire so many times in my 10 Years of being here; but as a result of the chance to live by the truth, I've become a much better person, by God's magnificent grace!! Not for those who come and go, looking for something temporary, but for those who seek to find Zoe life may find it here! So... what do you want?? Come and you will see! Either you come to love this church or hate it, based on what you really want."