Catalyst Church San Diego

BRINGING HOPE TO PARADISE HILLS
SUNDAYS AT 10:30 AM

About Us

Catalyst Church San Diego is a diverse family of people being transformed by Jesus and sent to bring help and hope to our city.Our mission is simple: to lead people to know, love, and follow Jesus in all of life.Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning to church, or looking to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, you belong here. No matter your story, you'll find a welcoming community where you can ask questions, build authentic relationships, and discover the life Jesus offers.We believe God created you with purpose and loves you more than you can imagine. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, He made a way for you to know Him personally and experience forgiveness, hope, and new life.Everything we do is centered on God's Word because we believe the Bible is true, trustworthy, and relevant for everyday life. As we follow Jesus together, He changes our hearts, shapes our character, and sends us out to love our neighbors, serve our community, and make a lasting difference.We're not just building a church—we're joining God's work of bringing help, hope, and the good news of Jesus to San Diego.We'd love for you to join us on the journey.

Plan Your Visit

  • A welcoming church where friendly people will help you feel right at home.

  • Engaging worship and practical, Bible-based teaching that will encourage you to know, love, and follow Jesus in everyday life.

  • A safe, fun, and engaging Catalyst Kids experience for infants through elementary-aged students, where they can learn about Jesus in a way they'll understand and enjoy.

  • Come as you are. You'll see everything from jeans and sneakers to dresses and button-downs. Just be yourself.

  • Easy parking is available in our parking lot and on the surrounding streets.

Worship Service: Sundays at 10:30 AM
Address: 6038 Cumberland St, San Diego, CA 92139
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📞 Call or Text: (619) 479-4111Want to see what's coming up? View our calendar.

What We Believe

  • The Bible is God’s true and trustworthy Word

  • There is one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

  • Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died and rose again to save sinners

  • Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus

  • The church is God’s family on mission in the world

  • One day, Jesus will return to make all things new

Want to know more? Read our full statement of faith.

Sermons

We open the Bible each week and hear how God's Word affects our everyday lives. You can listen to past sermons in our podcast or watch our live stream.

Our Leaders

Pastors

Pastor Logan Mabe
Read Pastor Logan's' bio

Pastor Johannes Cardenas
Read Johannes' bio

Deacons & Deaconesses

Meet Pastor Logan

Pastor Logan Mabe is the Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church, where he leads with a heart for the community by serving alongside local partners in the city and helping people know, love and follow Jesus in all of life.In addition to his work at Catalyst, Logan serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Restoration225, supporting children and families impacted by foster care that bring immediate help and hope to their lives.Pastor Logan grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, and loves the Ohio State Buckeyes and the New England Patriots. He and his wife have five amazing children, and much of his time outside of ministry is spent coaching, investing in his kids, and enjoying life together as a family.Pastor Logan enjoys reading, classic movies, listening to christian hip hop music, and playing pick up basketball, or soccer when he can. A fun personal detail is that—he was named after Wolverine from the X-Men.

  • M.A. in Theological Studies, Liberty University

  • B.S. in Biblical Studies, Baptist Bible College (Mission University)

Meet Pastor Johannes

Pastor Johannes began serving as a Pastor at Catalyst Church in 2021. Originally from Guam, he moved to San Diego to play soccer at San Diego Christian College, where he met his wife, Lai. Together, they have five children: Josiah, Elijah, Eliana, Jedidiah, and Isaiah. Johannes sensed a deeper call to ministry through life-shaping events early in life and has served in church leadership since 2007. In addition to his role at Catalyst, Johannes works in public service and coaches youth soccer.

  • M.Div., Southern California Seminary

  • B.S. in Business Administration, San Diego Christian College

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